The introduction of Groq’s ASIC-based approach to AI inferencing marks a significant shift in the landscape of LLMs.

Soon after US president Donald Trump announced the Stargate Project offering financial support of $500 billion towards AI research and development, the world of AI was hit by a bombshell with the announcement of DeepSeek AI model R1.

Electronic manufacturing in South Africa faces many challenges that limit its potential to compete effectively on the global market, with several obstacles that are impeding its development.

This year’s exciting announcement was in the non-terrestrial network sector with many NTN chips being released, promising communications from anywhere on Earth.

The technology Tesla currently uses in its cars from the batteries, power electronics, controllers, through to the mechanics, gearboxes, and the AI inference computer and software have are incorporated in the development of Optimus, allowing the development of the robot to gain impressive features in a relatively short time span.

From radar systems and encrypted communications to drones and cyber warfare, electronic devices have transformed the battlefield into a highly digitised and networked environment.

To support a cellular-based IoT industry, more needs to be done to address the cost and connectivity issues plaguing local players, and until that is done, SA will continue to remain at the back of the pack.

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