Bill Gates Predicts Artificial Intelligence Will Spark a Technological Revolution


The explosive growth of the artificial intelligence industry is putting pressure on the consumer electronics supply chain, with Apple being significantly affected. Memory chip prices have surged, with DRAM potentially tripling by the end of the year compared to last year, and NAND flash prices increasing by more than three times. This cost pressure will be reflected in the entry-level iPhone 18 released this fall.
Apple's AI team has recently experienced talent loss, with several key researchers leaving, including Yinfei Yang who joined an AI startup, and Haoxuan You who joined Meta's Super Intelligence Research Department. This has raised concerns in the industry about the stability of Apple's AI R&D.
A leader from the Indian IT giant Tata Consultancy Services stated that AI will not cause mass unemployment, but rather act as a productivity booster, handling repetitive tasks and reshaping the industry landscape instead of replacing human labor.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently visited the Middle East to discuss funding matters with top local investors. The company plans to raise at least $50 billion, with an estimated overall valuation ranging between $750 billion and $830 billion. The negotiations are still in the early stages.
A fusion of technology and art, an AI feast will be held in Anqing, Anhui. With an exhibition area of 12,000 square meters, it will showcase cutting-edge achievements in competitive, educational, special operation, and humanoid robots, creating an immersive interactive experience, aiming to popularize scientific knowledge and inspire innovation.