OpenAI Committed to Buying $51 Million of AI Chips From a Startup Backed by CEO Sam Altman

Documents show that OpenAI signed a letter of intent to spend $51 million on brain-inspired chips developed by startup Rain. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman previously made a personal investment in Rain.

https://www.wired.com/story/openai-buy-ai-chips-startup-sam-altman/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

During Pregnancy, the Placenta Hacks the Immune System to Protect the Fetus

Cells in the placenta have an unusual trick for activating gentle immune defenses and keeping them turned on when no infection is present. It involves crafting and deploying a fake virus. https://www.wired.com/story/during-pregnancy-the-placenta-hacks-the-immune-system-to-protect-the-fetus/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Best 2-in-1 Laptops to Flip Between Work and Play (2024), Tested and Reviewed

These 2-in-1 computers upgrade the norm with touchscreen displays, 360-degree hinges, and detachable keyboards. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-2-in-1-laptops/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Incredible Physics of Simone Biles' Yurchenko Double Pike

Calculating angular velocity and the moment of inertia isn’t quite as hard as competing in the Olympic gymnastics tournament—but it’s pretty darn tough. https://bit.ly/3kUqrIr

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