Plus, Intel and AMD are creating an advisory group to shape the future of x86 computer architecture. And Amazon and Databricks strike a deal that could reduce costs for companies seeking to build their own AI tools. Zoe Thomas hosts.
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[00:00:31] Here's your TNB Tech Minute for Tuesday, October 15. I'm Zoe Thomas for The Wall Street Journal.
[00:00:38] We exclusively report that the publisher of The New York Times has sent a cease and desist notice to generative AI company Perplexity, demanding that the Jeff Bezos-backed startup stop accessing and using its content. That's according to a copy of the letter reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.
[00:00:55] The letter sent through The Times' law firm said that the way Perplexity uses its content, including creating summaries and other output, violates its rights under copyright law.
[00:01:06] Other publishers, including Forbes and Condé Nast, have accused Perplexity of using their material without permission to generate AI search results.
[00:01:15] Perplexity's CEO said the company isn't ignoring The Times' efforts to block crawling of its site and that the startup plans on responding to the legal notice by the deadline.
[00:01:26] Intel and Advanced Micro Devices are creating an advisory group to shape the future of the X86.
[00:01:33] That's a highly compatible computer architecture capable of running an array of software.
[00:01:39] It has become dominant in personal computers and servers, according to Intel.
[00:01:43] The group, which includes Google, Microsoft, and Meta, says it will work to identify new ways to expand the X86 ecosystem by enabling compatibility across different platforms and simplifying software development.
[00:01:58] It aims to enhance the architecture's compatibility, predictability, and consistency across all sectors.
[00:02:04] And we exclusively report that Amazon and startup Databricks have struck a five-year deal that could reduce costs for companies seeking to build their own AI capabilities.
[00:02:16] Databricks rents out analytics, AI, and other cloud-based software that taps AI-ready data so that companies can build enterprise technology tools.
[00:02:25] The new deal will see Databricks use Amazon's Tranium AI chips to power a service that helps companies customize an AI model or build their own.
[00:02:36] Amazon says customers pay less to use its homegrown chips compared with rivals such as NVIDIA.
[00:02:42] Databricks' vice president of Generative AI says the partnership will allow it to pass on cost savings to customers.
[00:02:50] Amazon and Databricks declined to share financial terms of the pact.
[00:02:54] For a deeper dive into what's happening in tech, check out Wednesday's Tech News Briefing podcast.