Microsoft Expands Azure Infrastructure for AI and HPC with AMD

Microsoft has announced three new series of Azure virtual machines based on the latest AMD EPYC processors and the AMD Helios platform: HDv2 for data processing, HXv2 for chip design and technical computing, and ND MI455X v7 for AI inference. These solutions aim to deliver performance and efficiency for growing AI workloads, including large agentic systems and high-performance computing.

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Zhipu builds data center using only domestic chips

Chinese company Zhipu has launched a data center that operates exclusively on chips made in China. This is a step towards reducing dependence on foreign technology.