AI
Highlights
MLPerf Storage v2.0 Eclipses Records in AI Benchmarking
Global surge in submissions reveals the pivotal role of storage in scaling AI training, with new checkpoint tests tackling failure resilience in massive accelerator clusters.
MLCommons Raises the Bar for AI PCs with MLPerf Client v1.0
MLCommons launches industry-standard benchmarks for LLM performance on PCs, cutting through marketing hype and giving developers and enterprises the transparent metrics they need.
AI’s New Canvas: The Visual Creators in the Zoo
From Midjourney to Firefly, Part 2 of our ‘AI Zoo’ series breaks down how today’s top image models work—and how TechArena uses them to create powerful, responsible visuals.
The Lamb Lays Down with the Lion to Avoid Being Eaten by the Wolf
As Chinese EV giants like BYD rise, German automakers are forging an unlikely alliance, but history shows such partnerships often crumble within months.
AI Chip Design Hits Crossroads in Agentic Era
As AI reshapes compute, memory, and networking, chipmakers are racing to rethink design workflows, embrace agentic AI, and overcome the next wave of data, power, and talent constraints.
Mid-Year Report: How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Cybersecurity
From Chinese hackers hiding in US power grids for 300 days to AI agents that fight back autonomously, security expert Sean Grimaldi reveals which 2025 predictions hit, and what’s coming next.
5 Key Considerations for Ethical AI Deployment
AI is transforming industries, but it also raises ethical challenges. This blog explores five key ethical considerations, from training data biases and social inequality to the environmental impact of AI models. Understanding these issues is vital for responsible AI deployment.
PhoenixNAP's Bare Metal Cloud Meets AI's Data Center Demands
Allyson Klein reflects on her chat with PhoenixNAP’s Ian McClarty, covering AI's impact on data centers, the advantages of bare metal cloud, and the push for sustainable high-performance computing.
Why a Self-Driving Car Might Run a “STOB” Sign: To ViT or Not To ViT
Automotive expert Robert Bielby compares Convolutional Neural Networks and Vision Transformers in self-driving cars, discussing tradeoffs between the need for training data and accuracy, as well as the emergence of hybrid models.
Recap Report: 2024 AI Hardware and Edge AI Summit
Check out our in-depth look at key takeaways from AI Hardware and Edge AI Summit, highlighting how advancements in AI infrastructure, acceleration, and connectivity are transforming the future of computing.
Alphawave Semi Advances with New Solutions, Chiplet Innovation
Gain insights from Alphawave's Letizia Guiliano on revolutionizing AI infrastructure through high-speed interconnects, chiplet innovation, and open standards.
OmniPath Taking on InfiniBand for AI Fabric Leadership
Lisa Spelman leads Cornelis Networks to challenge NVIDIA with Omni-Path, offering AI infrastructures superior scalability, and a competitive edge for future-proofing next-gen AI deployments.
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Podcasts
AI Innovation, Energy Efficiency & Future Trends with Neeraj Kumar
Neeraj Kumar, Chief Data Scientist at PNNL, discusses AI's role in scientific discovery, energy-efficient computing, and collaboration with Micron to advance memory systems for AI and high-performance computing.
Exploring AI Innovation with Hitachi Ventures' Gayathri Radhakrishnan
Guest Gayathri “G” Radhakrishnan, Partner at Hitachi Ventures, joins host Allyson Klein on the eve of the AIHW and Edge Summit to discuss innovation in the AI space, future adoption of AI, and more.
Privacy, AI, and the Future of Cloud Computing with Rita Kozlov
Join Allyson Klein and Jeniece Wnorowski as they chat with Rita Kozlov from Cloudflare about their innovative cloud solutions, AI integration, and commitment to privacy and sustainability.
AI, Analytics, and Innovation: Insights from Unilever’s Arun Nandi
Arun Nandi of Unilever joins host Allyson Klein to discuss AI's role in modern data analytics, the importance of sustainable innovation, and the future of enterprise data architecture.
Uncovering the Future of AI Agents with Sema4
TechArena host Allyson Klein chats with Sema4.ai co-founder Antti Karjalainen about his vision for AI agents and how he sees these powerful tools surpassing even what current AI models deliver today.
Taboola Talks Re-Architecting the Marketing Landscape with AI - Data Insights Sponsored by Solidigm
TechArena host Allyson Klein and Solidigm’s Jeniece Wnorowski chat with Taboola Vice President of Information Technology and Cyber, Ariel Pisetzky, about how his company is reshaping the marketing landscape with AI infused customer engagement tools.
Iceotope’s Sustainable Cooling Vision for the AI Era
With sustainability at the core, Iceotope is pioneering liquid cooling solutions that reduce environmental impact while meeting the demands of AI workloads at scale.
AI Infra 2025: David Glick on Building Walmart’s Future with AI
In this episode of In the Arena, David Glick, SVP at Walmart, shares how one of the world’s largest enterprises is fostering rapid AI innovation and empowering engineers to transform retail.
Rafay’s Haseeb Budhani on Building the Future of AI Infrastructure
Haseeb Budhani, Co-Founder of Rafay, shares how his team is helping enterprises scale AI infrastructure across the globe, and why he believes we’re still in the early innings of adoption.
From AI Infra: AI Strategy, Security, & Human Impact with Daniel Wu
Direct from AI Infra 2025, AI Expert & Author Daniel Wu shares how organizations build trustworthy systems—bridging academia and industry with governance and security for lasting impact.
Carrier’s Arun Nandi on Early AI Adoption and the Infra Edge
Recorded at AI Infra Summit 2025 in Santa Clara: Carrier CDAO Arun Nandi on infra as AI’s backbone, how early adopters win on ROI and speed, and what changed in the last 12–24 months.
Inside Data-Centric Strategy with Equinix and Solidigm
Equinix’s Glenn Dekhayser and Solidigm’s Scott Shadley join TechArena to unpack hybrid multicloud, AI-driven workloads, and what defines a resilient, data-centric data center strategy.
