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• Nvidia RTX 5090 has 32GB based on leaked info from Zotac’s website
• Next-gen launch GPUs are supposedly the RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti and 5070
• There is, however, no sign of the RTX 5060 in this spillage

Zotac just leaked details of what might be the initial line-up of next-gen desktop graphics cards from Nvidia.

VideoCardz did the sleuthing here, turning up details Zotac accidentally aired on its own website, showing us the Blackwell GPUs that the graphics card maker will initially debut (in theory, anyway). Furthermore, Zotac also dropped a tasty nugget of info on the VRAM configuration for what’s surely the next-gen flagship.

The models listed by Zotac – and all the spilled details have now been removed, we should clarify – were as follows:

• Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090D
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070

The Nvidia RTX 5090D is the variant of the flagship for China, following in the footsteps of the RTX 4090D, as you’re likely aware.

As for the VRAM info, Zotac has filters for its GPUs to allow sorting by memory type and capacity, and mistakenly put a GDDR7 option in the former, as well as an allocation of 32GB in the latter.

This shows us that RTX 5000 graphics cards will carry GDDR7 VRAM as (heavily) rumored – all models will use this cutting-edge memory, supposedly – and that there’ll be a 32GB allocation of video RAM in the line-up, as there isn’t with the current-gen (which tops out at 24GB).

The GPU paired with 32GB must, of course, be the RTX 5090, and this is what’s already been rumored for the next-gen flagship.

(Image credit: Future / John Loeffler) Analysis: What about the RTX 5060, though?

With this kind of work going on with manufacturer websites, in the background – well, it should have been on the quiet, in the background, but was accidentally sent live by a Zotac employee, clearly – shows we are about to get new RTX 5000 GPUs at CES 2025. Although Nvidia has all but said that, anyway, at this point.

The really interesting bit here is the underlining of the RTX 5090 being a mighty GPU sporting 32GB of video RAM, and the range of models available initially, which are as expected, pretty much. Well, the RTX 5090 and 5080 are, anyway, the rumor mill just isn’t quite sure if we’ll also get the RTX 5070 or the 5070 Ti – and maybe this is a suggestion that Nvidia will push out both. Alternatively, perhaps one of those RTX 5070 variants may come slightly later.

Notably, there’s no mention of the RTX 5060, which has recently floated up on the rumor winds as a possible GPU launch for later in the first quarter of 2025. Zotac may not be prepping that because it’s a couple of months down the line from these initial launches – or perhaps this is a hint that this lower-tier Blackwell graphics card won’t turn up until later in 2025.

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John Lewis is offering an AI-mazing Christmas present: an extra £300 off the super-powered Pixel 9 Series when you trade in an iPhone. With advanced cameras and AI photo editing, 7 years of free upgrades and Google's most powerful chip yet, the Pixel 9 Series raises the bar for, well, everything.

A phone full of firsts

Pixel gets the best of Google AI first. Its AI-enhanced camera enables you to take incredible pictures and to make them better than you can imagine, in ways you can't believe. With Add Me You can magically merge two photos together to add you into group shots, and with Best Take you can be sure you'll always see everybody's best side by combining multiple takes into one brilliant one. And with Photo Unblur in Google Photos you can sharpen even the fuzziest pics, old or new, with just a couple of taps.

Gemini AI gets things done, done and then some

It's tempting to spend all day just using the Pixel 9 Series' amazing camera and Google's cutting-edge AI tools. But the Pixel 9 Series with Gemini is also here to do all the things that you do every day – as well as some things you've never done before.

That's because Gemini is your AI sidekick. It'll summarise your Gmail messages and your Google Docs, tell you what's in your photo and help you find things online with the superb Circle To Search: when you see something you want to look at, just circle it on your screen and Pixel's AI will find it. Fast.

(Image credit: Google) Reimagine reality with Magic Editor

With Magic Editor you can use AI power to unleash your imagination. Want to turn the sky pink, or turn the grass into a beach? Just type what you want to see and Magic Editor will make it appear. And you can even move people or things around in your photos to get everything and everyone positioned perfectly.

One of our favourite features is Magic Eraser, which makes things disappear. Whether it's someone photobombing a group selfie or just unwanted items such as power lines or other distractions, Magic Eraser makes them history. Instantly.

The camera that's next-level amazing

In order to take great photos you need to start with a great camera. And the highly acclaimed Pixel Camera is exactly that. It enables you to take stunning photos and videos in any light, from super close-up to really far away. The combination of its 50MP wide camera and Night Sight means superbly sharp, vivid photos in low light, and Google hasn't forgotten about selfies either: the 10.5MP front camera with autofocus means super-sharp, share-worthy selfies every time.

If you're used to shooting with an iPhone you're probably familiar with one of its irritations: recent models are notorious for applying too much processing to some photos, and that's processing you can't then undo. But the Pixel Camera delivers true-to-you skin tones thanks to its Real Tone feature, which represents the nuance of skin tones beautifully, authentically and accurately. And if you have low vision, the Guided Frame feature helps your selfie game by using audio and haptics to guide you into the perfect framing for photos.

(Image credit: Google) Super powerful. Super-powered

The first thing you'll notice about the Pixel 9 Series is how good its display looks. The 6.3-inch Actua display in the Pixel 9 isn't just super bright. It's super smooth too, with a speedy 120Hz refresh rate for incredibly smooth gaming, scrolling and switching apps. And it's teamed up with the Google Tensor G4, the most powerful Google chip yet. The Tensor G4 was made for Google Pixel's advanced AI, and with a massive 12GB of RAM it's both silky-smooth and sensationally speedy.

The weak spot for some smartphones is their battery. Not here. The Pixel 9 comes with a battery that can last over 24 hours, and if you pop it into Extreme Battery Saver mode you can get up to 100 hours between charges – brilliant if you're travelling or going off-grid. And when you get back to civilisation you can recharge it from zero to 55% in about 30 minutes.

Pixel protects you and your info

As you'd expect from Google Pixel, the new Pixel 9 series delivers rock-solid security and protection against common mobile and online scams including online fraud and phishing scams. And that protection lasts. When you buy your Pixel 9 Series you're getting 7 years of operating system and security updates, plus free Pixel Drops to deliver new and upgraded features. That means you can be sure that you're getting the most advanced AI features first. When you buy your Pixel, you're buying a phone that gets even better over time.

The phone you'll want to hold

Redesigned with damage-resistant front and back glass, curved edges and a smooth, durable frame, Pixel 9 is built to last. And of course it works brilliantly with other Pixel devices including Pixel phones, Pixel buds and Pixel Watch. Together they use the power of Google Pixel AI to deliver even more personalised, powerful help.

With its AI-mazing camera and photography tools, its super-powered Tensor G4 chip and that beautifully smooth display, the Pixel 9 isn't just advanced. It's incredible. And with up to £300 off when you trade in an iPhone at John Lewis, it's amazingly affordable too. This deal is only available from John Lewis, where you’re not just getting exceptional value for money. You’re also getting John Lewis’s exceptional customer service too.

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• Apple’s macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta introduces Genmoji, letting Mac users create custom emojis
• Genmoji works offline, requires Apple silicon Macs, and expands emoji use with personalized designs from prompts or photos
• Available to developers now, Genmoji will roll out to public beta and future macOS updates soon

Apple has released its first beta for the upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.3 update for developers, and it reportedly brings a feature powered by Apple Intelligence that the company has been hyping up for some time now: Genmoji. This developer beta follows swiftly on the heels of the release of macOS Sequoia 15.2, which came out about a week ago.

Genmoji will allow Mac users to generate their own unique emojis based on a prompt and this is also the first time we’ll see it on a desktop (the feature was already available on iOS 18.2 for iPhones and iPadOS 18.2 for iPads and now Mac users get to join in on the party), as reported by MacRumors.

To access this developer beta version (and future developer beta releases), you have to register with Apple as a developer (which comes with a subscription fee).

Genmoji is meant to expand the way people can express themselves via custom emojis. On the support page for the feature on iPhone, Apple claims that you can give Genmoji a simple description of what you want your custom Genmoji to look like or create one based on a photo of a person, such as a friend or family member.

Once you generate a custom emoji, you’ll be able to use it like other emojis that are included in Apple software by default. These emojis will then work across devices running iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 or later. For those using older versions or an Android device, custom-generated emojis will still show up, but as an image rather than an emoji (which are distinct as far as Apple OSs are concerned).

(Image credit: Shutterstock/DimaBerlin) How to use Genmoji on your Mac

You can create a Genmoji and use it via the emoji palette on Mac. Here are some ways you can access Genmoji on Mac:

Use a keyboard shortcut: Press Control + Command + Space in any app that supports text input, like Notes or Messages

Click the emoji icon: If you’re using an app like Messages, look for the smiley face emoji button in the text bar

When the emoji palette is opened, you’ll apparently be able to see options to create and use Genmoji alongside your standard emoji.

Keep in mind that Genmoji is part of Apple’s shiny new Apple Intelligence suite of AI-powered features, which means it will require your Mac being fitted with an Apple silicon chip (like the M1, M2, or newer).

All Genmoji generation happens on whatever device you’re using without needing an internet connection so you can use it offline.

If you are particularly expressive when it comes to using emojis, I can see this being fun to try, even just to see what Genmoji spits out and how fitting it is to your prompt. It can make messaging and note-taking more personal and expand the possibilities of how people can express themselves. I don’t know if I would use this every time I wanted to send a message or even use an emoji, so it’ll be interesting to watch if it catches on with users.

As Genmoji is currently in the macOS Sequoia developer beta, it has a little way to go before rolling out to the public. It'll have to go through a public beta, which you can enroll in for free, and then if Apple thinks it's ready to go, it'll be added to a future macOS Sequoia update in the next couple months.

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• A new limited-time game mode will be added to Marvel Rivals this week
• Jeff's Winter Splash Festival is a 4v4 Splatoon-like mode releasing on December 20
• The Winter Celebration event will also add brand new themed skins for several Marvel Rivals heroes

NetEase has announced that a brand new, limited-time game mode will be coming to Marvel Rivals this week.

Jeff's Winter Splash Festival is part of Marvel Rivals' Winter Celebration event, a 4v4 game mode featuring Jeff the Land Shark as the star character, and is scheduled to release on December 20 at 11 PM PST / 4 PM EST / 7 PM GMT.

From the latest announcement trailer, it seems the game mode is heavily inspired by Splatoon, and will require each team of four players to cover the surface area of the winter map in their designated color in order to win.

Alongside the main event, players can also expect brand new winter-themed skins for five heroes, including Jeff, Magik, Venom, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot.

The end of the trailer confirms that Jeff's adorable new costume can be obtained for free during the event, but it looks like the four other skins will be store-exclusive.

NetEase has also revealed there will be a "special winter greeting card with gifts from Jeff", as well as "a few surprises" when the update drops later this week.

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• Intel co-CEO has claimed a ‘large percentage’ of Arm-based PCs are returned
• Qualcomm disagreed claiming return rates are within industry norms
• Neither company backed up these assertions with any hard figures

It’s all kicking off between Intel and Qualcomm of late, as one of the new interim co-CEOs of Team Blue has taken a pointed swipe at Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. As you might imagine, Qualcomm was quick to return fire – and in no uncertain terms.

Windows Central reports that this started with Intel’s Michelle Johnston Holthaus, who currently helms Intel along with co-CEO David Zinsner, following Pat Gelsinger’s sudden departure.

Holthaus observed that Arm-based PCs, which are a major part of Microsoft’s drive with Copilot+ laptops, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X chips, might not be all that popular: “If you look at the return rate for Arm PCs, you go talk to any retailer, their number one concern is, ‘Wow, I get a large percentage of these back,’ because you go to set them up, and the things that we just expect don’t work.”

So, the claim here is not that Arm PCs are less reliable on the hardware front, but that software compatibility is the main sticking point, and reason why some buyers are returning their devices.

Qualcomm then issued a statement in reply to this, published by CRN, which read: “Our devices continue to have greater than 4+ stars across consumer reviews and our products have received numerous accolades across the industry including awards from Fast Company, TechRadar, and many consumer publications. Our device return rates are within industry norm.”

In short – unsurprisingly – Qualcomm was having none of this, with the spokesperson making it clear that return rates of Snapdragon X laptops are within the expected ‘industry norm’ range for PCs.

Analysis: Laptop realities and airy assertions

The gloves are off, then, well and truly. Intel’s been having a turbulent time this year, of course, so is this just a case of lashing out, deflecting, and drawing attention to the weaknesses of rivals?

Not as such, because I can see Intel’s point here. It’s easy to imagine a scenario where an average consumer buys an Arm laptop, gets it home, then finds out a game doesn’t run on it – or an app runs, but rather sluggishly – then they get frustrated and take it back to the shop, complaining that it’s ‘faulty’ and doesn’t work properly. Not the hardware, but the way in which the device copes with the software out there in the Windows ecosystem.

The root issue here is that Arm is a different architecture to AMD and Intel’s x86 chips, and most Windows apps are written for the latter – these are by far the dominant CPUs out there, of course, in Windows land.

Software (and game) developers have to code their products for Arm to run natively and fully performant, and if an Arm incarnation doesn’t exist, Arm-based PCs run the x86 version but have to emulate it (if it can work at all, and some software – and games in particular – can be a non-starter). That emulation involves overheads which can drag down performance somewhat.

Apple made the move to Arm, and its own M-series silicon, with its Macs, using the Rosetta translation layer for emulation (now considerably refined with version 2). Also, a major motivating factor for developers was that Apple was transitioning fully to Arm – so software and game makers coding for macOS had to get on board, or be left behind.

In Microsoft’s case, its Prism emulation – the equivalent of Rosetta – is still in its early stages, so not as refined. But more importantly, Microsoft is offering Arm PCs as an alternative, while still mostly being behind x86 chips.

So, there’s less incentive for developers to code Arm-specific apps or games for what’s a relatively small niche of laptops right now – and if that native software doesn’t come, the mentioned compatibility issues are in play, and put people off buying Arm notebooks.

Essentially, it’s a tricky situation: without the software support in place, growing the hardware base is more difficult, and without the hardware out there, motivating devs to write that native software is an uphill struggle.

(Image credit: Future)

So, it’s easy to imagine the rocky road Arm on Windows is currently travelling (and has always been on, in fact). And it’s true that what Intel is claiming is plausible to an extent – and somewhat backed up anecdotally by what I’ve read online. But we’ve got to be very careful about drawing conclusions based on what are theories, ultimately, and what Intel is saying here is all too airy.

We aren’t given numbers, percentages, or facts by Intel – just an assertion that retailers are getting large quantities of Arm PCs returned. Qualcomm’s reply is vague too, merely mentioning industry norms, without setting us (or Intel) straight in terms of an actual figure here.

Also consider that there’s no doubting that Snapdragon X-based laptops are excellent in some cases – TechRadar’s current best laptop is one of these machines (Microsoft’s Surface Laptop) – despite the weaknesses of Windows on Arm, and they are definitely present.

Analyst firms are also predicting some major growth for Copilot+ PCs with Arm chips, something Intel is doubtless not going to mention. But those are just forecasts – and x86 growth is supposedly going to be strong, too, although the claim is that Arm-based PCs could own 30% of the laptop market by 2028.

I can’t tell the future, but what I can tell you is that it feels rather unseemly for Intel to be throwing stones at this point, at the close of a pretty terrible 2024 for the chip giant in many respects. Qualcomm might well be tempted to ask what the return rate is on Intel’s 13th and 14th-gen desktop CPUs, following an actual hardware fault across two entire generations of silicon, perhaps.

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Saily, one of the best travel eSIMs on the market has just added some security features to help you stay protected against online threats right from within the app.

Developed by the team behind NordVPN, Saily now boasts a virtual location option, built-in ad-blocker, and web protection tools. The team claims to be the first wireless provider "to introduce a layer of security to its offering."

A new standard for mobile connectivity

"We are setting a new standard for mobile connectivity – one that prioritizes security, privacy, and innovation," says Vykintas Maknickas, CEO of Saily. "Backed by NordVPN experience, we are pioneering an eSIM connection that adds a level of protection from cyber threats without any additional apps."

The Saily app now includes three extra privacy and security features. For starters, like the best VPN services, the virtual location allows you to mask your true IP address location to trick your internet service provider (ISP) into thinking you're browsing from a completely different country in no time. At the time of writing, there are 37 locations you can choose from.

This feature is convenient when traveling abroad to keep accessing websites as you'd do at home, or bypass any potential geo-restriction without downloading or signing up to another virtual private network (VPN) app.

At the same time, a built-in ad-blocker and web protection tools will keep your device secure by blocking invasive ads, malware, and malicious or phishing websites while keeping online tracking at a minimum.

The Saily team, Maknickas explains, estimated that these features will help you to save up to 21% of mobile data too, rather than just boost your security.

(Image credit: Nord Security)

As per NordVPN data, 85% of travelers are worried about getting hacked when on vacation. While travel eSIMs are a good way to stay away from unsecured public Wi-Fi hotspots, they cannot protect you from other cybersecurity risks.

"The new features were designed for travelers, enabling them to focus on exploring their destination while worrying less about cybersecurity risks," says Maknickas.

To use the new security features, all you need to do is download the Saily app and purchase any plan of your choice. Sign up by December 30 to grab a 15% discount by adding the code 'SECURITY15' at the checkout.

Remember, you'll need to activate the features directly from within the app. These will be available until either you turn them off or the data plan expires.

• ESET 2024 Threat Report outlines the year's top risks
• Crypto scams are using deepfake videos to trick victims
• New ransomware groups are growing to replace Lockbit

If you’ve encountered any social media scams this year, you’re not alone. The ESET 2024 threat report has revealed investment and crypto scams are dominating the digital landscape, alongside ransomware and infostealers -despite law enforcement's best efforts.

Most social media users will probably have noticed a serious rise in the number of scams this year, and especially in ‘investment opportunities’ targeting hopeful crypto entrepreneurs. Criminals are increasingly using deepfakes and AI generated content, often featuring celebrity images to legitimize the brand.

The primary goal of these scams is to harvest data from victims, and encourage them to invest money into fraudulent products and schemes, even going as far as to create fake testimonials, adverts, and positive reviews on X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube, in order to seem authentic - so be skeptical of any online endorsements.

Filling Lockbit’s shoes

Elsewhere in 2024, the infamous Lockbit disruption has left a vacuum which is being filled by new and existing groups. RansomHub stepped up to the challenge, and has claimed almost 500 victims so far, including Kawasaki and Halliburton. Although Lockbit is rebuilding its infrastructure, its reputation has taken a hit, and the group has struggled to recruit skilled hackers into its ranks.

There’s also been some upheaval in the infostealer arena, with huge players RedLine and Meta taken down by Dutch authorities in October of this year. As a result of this, competitor Lumma stealer has become more popular than ever, seeing a 368% increase in the second half of 2024.

One of the top malware players, Agent Tesla, has seen a 26% decrease in detections in the second half of the year. This doesn’t mean malware is on the decline though, as Formbook saw a resurgence, even hitting 7,000 detections in one day.

The cyberthreat landscape is fickle and unpredictable. Law enforcement have seen some important victories this year, but inevitably any disrupted groups are soon replaced by their competitors.

“The second half of 2024 seems to have kept cybercriminals busy finding security loopholes and innovative ways to expand their victim pool, in the usual cat-and-mouse game with defenders.” said ESET Director of Threat Detection Jiří Kropáč.

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• The malware can take over devices and grant remote access
• Hackers are also targeting government agencies with it

A new Remote Access Trojan (RAT) malware has been detected targeting Chinese-branded web cameras and DVRs used in Western companies.

HiatusRAT, and it allows threat actors to “take over and control a targeted device from a distance”, says the FBI, which released a new Private Industry Notification (PIN) warning Hiatus’ operatives most likely kicked off their campaign in July 2022, and were looking to spy on US government organizations.

“Cybersecurity companies have also observed these actors using the malware to target a range of Taiwan-based organizations and to carry out reconnaissance against a US government server used for submitting and retrieving defense contract proposals,” the PIN says.

DVRs and web cams

The PIN noted the attackers were especially targeting web cameras and DVRs with known vulnerabilities, especially those who reached end-of-life, and those whose vendors are yet to patch the flaws.

Xiongmai and Hikvision were some of the names mentioned in the PIN, although the wording suggests that there are more vendors whose equipment is being targeted.

The FBI also said HiatusRAT scanned for IoT devices in the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK, for flaws including CVE-2017-7921, CVE-2018-9995, CVE-2020-25078, CVE-2021-33044, CVE-2021-36260. The crooks were also looking for devices with weak vendor-supplied passwords.

To run the scans, the attackers apparently used off-the-shelf, open-source software: “They used Ingram — a webcam-scanning tool available on Github — to conduct scanning activity,” the FBI said. “And they used Medusa — an open-source brute-force authentication cracking tool — to target Hikvision cameras with telnet access. Targeted TCP ports have included: 23, 26, 554, 2323, 567, 5523, 8080, 9530, and 56575.”

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• Roku's upping its ecosystem integration with new smart home features
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• Smart home notifications will also appear on the big screen, thanks to this update

Roku has been on a streak of adding additional features. After updating its iconic “City” screensaver, it’s unveiling a slew of smart home features that will arrive on its streaming players and TVs.

Suffice it to say that the leading feature has been coming for a long time and will be a big win for anyone with single or multiple security cameras. Roku is bringing ‘picture-in-picture’ to its smart TV interface, meaning that if motion is detected, it won’t take over your whole screen but instead will appear in the corner of the TV.

Furthermore, if it’s an area you want to keep an eye on, you can pin that live feed to a corner of your TV. This allows you to take in whatever content you’re watching while keeping an eye on the security feed. Super handy, especially if you have a baby monitor or a dog camera. This matches the smart home picture-in-picture functionality we’ve seen on other smart TVs like Samsung’s Tizen or Google TV.

(Image credit: Roku)

As you might expect, the picture-in-picture functionality will be rolling out to select Roku TVs and streaming players, and it works with the brand's indoor and outdoor wired cameras.

While this picture-in-picture feature is the leading new attraction, Roku's update also introduces several other features, including a “Camera Carousel,” an innovative fix for scrolling through cameras. This feature cycles through your Roku cameras and automatically switches to one if motion is detected.

We're also pleased to see smart home notifications for Roku devices finally appearing on Roku TVs. This way, you’ll get notified if motion is detected and you can easily jump into the live feed.

If you ever want to view your Roku cameras outside of the proprietary app or on the big screen, they’ve also created a website – cameras.roku.com – where you can authenticate and access a live feed.

These latest updates for Roku TVs and streaming players – like the new Ultra – strengthen the brand's ecosystem and give you deeper integration between all the devices. It’s a win if you already have a Roku TV and a camera, and it might make you invest further into Roku’s product lineup.

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• Spain, Italy, Finland, Luxembourg, Sweden, Germany and Greece get the green light
• European Union will fund half of the projects together with nation-state funding
• More applications are being welcomed until February 2025

The European Union has announced €750 million in investment to establish AI supercomputers across seven sites on the continent.

The initiative forms part of a broader €1.5 billion joint project, with the other half of the funding set to come from EU member states, as part of an effort to take on US tech giants and become what EVP for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, Henna Virkkunen, envisions as an ‘AI continent.’

As part of the announcement, we now know the seven chosen locations for AI supercomputers in Europe - Barcelona, Spain; Bologna, Italy; Kajaani, Finland; Bissen, Luxembourg; Linköping, Sweden; Stuttgart, Germany and Athens, Greece.

Seven EU AI supercomputers confirmed

The supercomputers in Finland, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and Sweden will be deployed as “brand-new world-class AI-optimised supercomputers,” with the Spanish and Greek sites getting upgrades to raise their status.

By deploying the seven new supercomputers, the Commission hopes to more than double its EuroHPC computing capacity, with rollout scheduled for 2025-2026.

“Today we are one step closer to setting up AI Factories. Using European supercomputers, we will enable AI start-ups to innovate and scale up," Virkkunen added.

“Now we are ready to lead with the right infrastructure in our ambition for the EU to become the AI continent. We are on track to make the AI factories initiative a reality in the first 100 days of the new European Commission.”

The AI Factories are part of a broader strategy in the European Union to encourage AI development and deployment across sectors where it can really make a difference, like healthcare, finance and manufacturing. Other member states have also been invited to submit proposals by February 2025.

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