AI Advancements and Applications
The world of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with numerous breakthroughs and innovations being reported across various industries. From AI-powered voice assistants to generative AI, the technology is transforming the way we live and work.
F5's Multi-Terabit VELOS Hardware Powers AI Workloads
F5 has announced significant additions to its VELOS product line, introducing the VELOS CX1610 6-Tbps chassis and BX520 400-Gbps blade. These new hardware solutions are designed to support AI workloads for service providers and large enterprises. The enhanced VELOS system offers impressive capabilities, including 6 Tbps of high-speed L4 throughput, 6.4 billion concurrent connections, and 80 million L4 connections per second for firewall security.
OpenAI Reveals GPT-4.5 Amid Flurry of New AI Model Releases
OpenAI has revealed its latest product, GPT-4.5, which has fewer so-called 'hallucinations' than its predecessor. This is part of a flurry of new AI model releases, with companies like Snowflake and NVIDIA also making significant announcements.
Snowflake Securely Integrates Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service
Snowflake has strengthened its strategic partnership with Microsoft to deliver OpenAI's state-of-the-art models directly to customers in Snowflake Cortex AI on Microsoft Azure AI Foundry. This integration provides a seamless and secure way for customers to leverage the power of OpenAI models, without the need for additional infrastructure or setup.
Why State Employees in Arizona Are Training to Use Generative AI
Over 100 state employees in Arizona have begun training on the use of generative artificial intelligence in their jobs. From streamlining AHCCCS systems to analyzing bodycam footage, GenAI is already in use throughout Arizona's government.
Salesforce Q4 2025 Earnings: CEO Benioff Dismisses Threat To SaaS From Agentic AI
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has dismissed concerns that agentic artificial intelligence could mark the end of software-as-a-service applications. He believes that Salesforce is doing a better job leveraging its AI products than Microsoft is leveraging its own AI products.
All the News from Amazon's AI Alexa Event
Amazon has finally taken the wraps off its AI-enhanced version of Alexa, called Alexa Plus. The new version of Alexa is powered by a mixture of LLMs and integrations that reach across news partners and all kinds of apps and ordering services.
Can Content Licensing for AI Training Last?
Rights holders are licensing their content as data to train AI models, but some believe the opportunity is short-lived. The market for content licensing for AI training is growing, but its longevity is uncertain.
How F5's New 6-Tbps VELOS System Could Transform AI Infrastructure for Telecoms
F5's new 6-Tbps VELOS system could transform AI infrastructure for telecoms. The system features integrated load balancing, 5G workload support, and comprehensive security offerings, including BIG-IP AFM for DDoS protection.
Explore How RTX AI PCs and Workstations Supercharge AI Development at NVIDIA GTC 2025
NVIDIA is redefining computing, unlocking new ways to build, train and optimize AI models on PCs and workstations. From content creation and large and small language models to software development, AI-powered PCs and workstations are transforming workflows and enhancing productivity.
Key Takeaways
- F5's new VELOS system offers impressive capabilities, including 6 Tbps of high-speed L4 throughput, 6.4 billion concurrent connections, and 80 million L4 connections per second for firewall security.
- OpenAI has revealed its latest product, GPT-4.5, which has fewer so-called 'hallucinations' than its predecessor.
- Snowflake has strengthened its strategic partnership with Microsoft to deliver OpenAI's state-of-the-art models directly to customers in Snowflake Cortex AI on Microsoft Azure AI Foundry.
- Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has dismissed concerns that agentic artificial intelligence could mark the end of software-as-a-service applications.
- Amazon has finally taken the wraps off its AI-enhanced version of Alexa, called Alexa Plus.
- The market for content licensing for AI training is growing, but its longevity is uncertain.
- NVIDIA is redefining computing, unlocking new ways to build, train and optimize AI models on PCs and workstations.
- F5's new 6-Tbps VELOS system could transform AI infrastructure for telecoms.
Sources
- F5 details multi-Terabit VELOS hardware to power AI workloads
- OpenAI reveals GPT-4.5 amid flurry of new AI model releases
- Snowflake Securely Integrates Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to Provide Access to the Latest OpenAI Models with Expanded Microsoft Partnership
- Why state employees in Arizona are training to use generative AI
- Salesforce Q4 2025 Earnings: CEO Benioff Dismisses Threat To SaaS From Agentic AI
- All the news from Amazon’s AI Alexa event
- Can Content Licensing for AI Training Last?
- How F5's New 6-Tbps VELOS System Could Transform AI Infrastructure for Telecoms
- Explore How RTX AI PCs and Workstations Supercharge AI Development at NVIDIA GTC 2025