Intel launches brain-like AI computer + 1 more story

Today ChatGPT read 1114 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 2 articles with a significance score over 6.

[6.6] WHO approves new cholera vaccine to combat shortages — The Hindu

The World Health Organization (WHO) approved Euvichol-S, a new, cost-effective cholera vaccine by EuBiologics, to address the increasing global need amid vaccine shortages. The approval will increase the vaccine stockpile by over 25% with an expected 50 million doses available in 2024. Recent cholera outbreaks have resulted in over 824,000 infections and 5,900 deaths globally, exacerbated by warming temperatures and poor sanitation.

[6.1] Intel unveils largest-ever AI 'neuromorphic computer' that mimics the human brain — Livescience.com

Intel introduced "Hala Point," the largest neuromorphic computer, mimicking human brain function. With 1.15 billion neurons and 128 billion synapses across 1,152 Loihi 2 processors, it boasts 20 petaops, outperforming conventional CPUs and GPUs by delivering AI tasks 50x faster and 100x more energy-efficiently. Set for deployment at Sandia National Laboratories, it marks significant potential advancements in AI research.

Highly covered news with significance over 5.5:

[5.6] Meta says Llama 3 beats most other models, including Gemini
(The Verge + 3)

[5.6] Google is combining its Android software and Pixel hardware divisions to more broadly integrate AI
(The Globe and Mail + 3)

[5.9] India's general election begins with over 969 million voters
(The Guardian + 21)

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