Daily Tech: SMCI reveal, quantum breakthrough, Google and ByteDance latest

FutureGate | February 6 2025

Supermicro Expands AI Data Center Solutions with NVIDIA Blackwell

Supermicro (SMCI) has announced the full-scale production of its AI data center Building Block Solutions, now accelerated by NVIDIA's Blackwell platform. This comprehensive infrastructure portfolio is designed to provide the necessary building blocks for enterprises scaling AI workloads. With NVIDIA Blackwell at its core, Supermicro's solutions aim to enhance efficiency and streamline deployment, making AI data centers more accessible and scalable for businesses investing in next-generation AI applications.

Google Quietly Removes AI Ethics Pledge on Weapons & Surveillance

Google has taken a significant step in its AI policies by removing its previous commitment to refrain from developing AI for military weapons and surveillance applications. The move signals a potential shift in the tech giant’s AI strategy, opening the door for defense-related contracts and partnerships. This decision comes amid increasing global competition in AI development and concerns over AI's role in security and warfare.

ByteDance Unveils OmniHuman – AI-Powered Digital Cloning

Chinese tech giant ByteDance has introduced OmniHuman, an advanced AI system capable of cloning any person into a video using just a single photo and an audio input. The technology represents a major leap in AI-generated content, raising both excitement and ethical concerns regarding deepfake risks, identity security, and misinformation. ByteDance has yet to disclose the full commercial applications of OmniHuman, but experts predict it could reshape content creation, gaming, and virtual entertainment.

Oxford Makes Breakthrough in Large-Scale Quantum Computing

Scientists at the University of Oxford have achieved a major milestone in quantum computing by successfully linking separate quantum processors into a fully connected system. This breakthrough solves one of the biggest challenges in quantum computing—scalability—by allowing smaller quantum devices to work together instead of cramming millions of qubits into a single machine. The advancement paves the way for practical, large-scale quantum computers capable of tackling complex problems in cryptography, material science, and artificial intelligence at an unprecedented