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NVIDIA’s DIGITS supercomputer is making waves—200B-param models on your desk for $3K. But the real story? How we handle AI and our personal data.
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🖥️ NVIDIA’s $3K AI Supercomputer Brings 200B-Parameter Models to Your Desk
NVIDIA just launched Project DIGITS, a personal AI supercomputer powered by the new GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip. It’s compact, runs 200-billion-parameter AI models, and works from a standard power outlet—no data center required. “You can run ChatGPT-sized models on your desk using a regular power outlet.”
Key takeaways:
1 Petaflop Performance – Built with NVIDIA’s Grace Blackwell GPU and Arm-based CPU for efficient AI computing.
128GB Memory & 4TB Storage – Handles complex AI models with ease.
Expandable – Link two systems for 405B-parameter model processing.
Seamless Cloud Scaling – Prototype locally, then deploy on DGX Cloud or data centers.
Full AI Software Suite – Supports NeMo, PyTorch, Python, Jupyter notebooks, and NVIDIA’s AI Enterprise tools.
The real game-changer here is NVIDIA’s $3K AI PC. It’s like a MacBook Pro or Mac Mini, but built specifically for AI workflows, letting you run bigger models locally without cloud costs.
DeepSeek V3 just dropped, and it’s now the strongest open-source AI model—beating Meta’s Llama and even matching OpenAI and Anthropic on some tasks. But it’s HUGE, at 671B parameters, it needs insane hardware:
18 A100 GPUs ($540K-$720K)
9 H100 GPUs ($270K-$360K)
4 AMD MI300X GPUs (~$60K)
Why it matters: AI is becoming mainstream, and NVIDIA wants every developer, researcher, and student to have a supercomputer at their fingertips. This $3,000 machine lets anyone train, fine-tune, and run cutting-edge AI models without needing cloud access.
NVIDIA has already dominated AI hardware, but this move shows it's expanding into AI applications and ecosystems—meaning it could compete with companies like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic, not just Intel and AMD.
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TODAY IN AI
AI HIGHLIGHTS
🚧 Microsoft has paused part of its Wisconsin data center meant for OpenAI's supercomputer. The company says it's reviewing new tech changes before moving forward. First phase still on track.
🎣 A Harvard study found AI-powered phishing campaigns hit 54% success rates, matching human hackers. AI cuts costs by 50x, profiles 88% of targets, and dodges safety guardrails.
💼 Tim Brooks (Ex-Sora Lead) just posted two new roles at Google DeepMind to expand his AI world simulation team. The goal? Boost visual reasoning, embodied AI, and interactive entertainment.
📱 Apple AI now eats up even more storage. Apple Intelligence now needs 7GB per device, nearly double the original 4GB.
🧠 AI clones you in 2 hours. Google and Stanford built AI replicas of 1,052 people with 85% accuracy using two-hour interviews. These AI agents could predict reactions, test policies, and model human behavior.
DAILY AI FUNDRAISING
Anthropic is raising $2 billion, tripling its valuation from $18B last year to $60B. With $875M in revenue, it's gaining ground on OpenAI in the AI race.
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AI QUICK HITS
🚨 Las Vegas Cybertruck Bomber Used ChatGPT to Plan Attack (Link)
🤝 Meta Adds Trump Ally & UFC CEO Dana White to Board (Link)
💬 HubSpot Finalizes Deal to Acquire AI Startup Frame AI (Link)
🎮 Nvidia’s AI NPCs Level Up - Now Your PUBG Teammates (Link)
💰 AWS Investing $11B in Georgia for AI & Cloud Expansion (Link)
AI CHART
AI isn’t just automating tasks anymore—it’s making decisions, shaping businesses, and learning on its own. Accenture’s 2025 Tech Vision report says AI-driven autonomy is reshaping tech, customer experiences, and even physical spaces.
Big Shift: 69% of executives say AI is moving faster than any past tech, forcing businesses to rethink systems, workflows, and strategies. But there’s a catch—trust is everything.
Key Takeaways:
AI as a Developer: Gen AI rewrites the software game, shifting from static code to adaptive AI-driven systems.
AI as a Brand Voice: 80% worry AI will make brands sound alike, but 77% believe distinct AI personalities can fix that.
AI in the Real World: Generalist robots are coming, learning new tasks on the fly. Accenture is already working with NVIDIA and KION Group to train warehouse AI.
AI & Humans Learning Together: 80% of leaders say AI must enhance jobs, not replace them. Accenture is pushing AI training programs to help employees keep up.
Bottom Line: AI is getting more autonomous, more integrated, and more essential—but trust will decide its success. Businesses that get this right will lead the AI revolution.
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