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Yikes! Nvidias CEO Doesnt Care About Gamers

TL;DR Jensen Huang wants to distance himself from the silliness of gaming.

By @sheharyarkhan [ 5 Min read ]

Nvidia has become successful. So successful, in fact, that it does not care about alienating an entire demographic that was core to its success.

So why the shift?

Which brings us to AMD.

Anyway, that was your Computex recap...

On This Day

3Com and Us Robotics Merged

In 1997, 3Com Corporation, a computer networking company, announced its acquisition of US Robotics, a manufacturer of computer modems. The merger was valued at $6.6 billion, making it one of the largest technology deals of its time. The combined company, which retained the name 3Com, became a major player in the...

Poll Of the Week

AGI Is No Longer a Mere Pipe Dream. Should We Really Be Pursuing It?

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) - systems surpassing human intelligence - can potentially extend the limits of human possibility. But OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, cautions that AGI also bears significant risks: misuse, catastrophic accidents, and societal upheaval. Considering the pros and cons, should the pursuit of AGI continue?

25% Yes, the benefits outweigh the potential risks

9% No, It’s too dangerous.

21% Maybe, if we can figure out regulation.

44% We don’t have a choice, the wheels are already in motion.

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