C-Suite Interview: Todd Hunnicutt on How Aiken Businesses Get Found in AI Search
AIKEN, SC — Around Aiken Steeplechase Association, the businesses that show up in AI search results and the businesses that stay invisible are increasingly different lists. When a customer asks ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overview, Perplexity, or Gemini “who’s the best equine veterinarian in Aiken” or “farrier services near Aiken,” the answer that comes back isn’t […]
Apple’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Former Employees Raises Intellectual Property Questions for Tech Sector, Including Aiken’s Workforce
Apple has initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI and several former Apple employees, alleging the theft of trade secrets connected to OpenAI’s hardware development efforts. The legal action underscores the escalating competition within the artificial intelligence sector, particularly concerning the proprietary technology and talent required for advanced hardware. The complaint filed by Apple specifically targets individuals […]
Meta’s AI Chip Ambitions Signal Broader Tech Infrastructure Shift for Aiken and CSRA
Meta Platforms is set to commence manufacturing an in-house artificial intelligence chip in September, a strategic move that highlights the escalating global competition in AI development and the substantial infrastructure required to support it. This initiative is part of Meta’s broader program to develop its own training and inference accelerators, aiming to augment existing Graphics […]
Apple Files Trade-Secrets Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Former Employees; Implications for Aiken’s Tech Landscape
Apple has initiated a trade-secrets lawsuit against OpenAI and two former Apple employees, alleging the misuse of confidential information tied to OpenAI’s hardware development efforts. The legal action, filed recently, underscores the escalating competition within the artificial intelligence industry, particularly concerning the specialized hardware critical for advanced AI systems. The lawsuit asserts that the former […]
New AI Software Risk Coalition Holds Implications for Aiken’s Tech Landscape
An open-source security group has announced the formation of a new initiative, the Athena coalition, aimed at tackling emerging risks associated with artificial intelligence and the integrity of software supply chains. The coalition’s focus on these critical areas represents a significant step in technology governance, with potential ripple effects for industries reliant on advanced software […]
AI Data Center Surge Puts Aiken’s Energy Grid, Economic Planning in Focus
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers across the United States is creating unprecedented demand for electrical power, a trend that continues to place grid capacity and local energy planning at the forefront of economic development discussions. Technology and energy sector reporting consistently highlights how the growth of AI infrastructure is directly tied to […]
New Coalition Addresses AI and Software Supply Chain Risks, Relevant to Aiken’s Tech Landscape
A global open-source security group has announced the formation of the Athena coalition, a new initiative designed to address the escalating risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) and the software supply chain. The coalition’s launch signals a growing recognition within the technology sector of the complex vulnerabilities that can arise from the widespread use of […]
AI Data Center Demand Puts Strain on Power Grids, Aiken Considers Implications
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technologies is fueling an unprecedented demand for data centers, a development that is increasingly putting pressure on electrical grids and influencing where new facilities are built. This national trend, characterized by substantial power requirements, is prompting local governments and utility providers to re-evaluate infrastructure capabilities and long-term planning. Across […]
New Athena Coalition Addresses AI and Software Supply Chain Risks, With Implications for Aiken
A new coalition, dubbed Athena, has been formed by an open-source security group to address the escalating risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) and the software supply chain. The initiative seeks to establish common security standards and foster collaborative intelligence sharing to mitigate potential vulnerabilities that could impact a broad spectrum of industries, from federal […]
AI Data Center Demand Puts Spotlight on Aiken’s Power Grid and Economic Planning
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technologies is driving an unprecedented surge in demand for electricity, placing significant pressure on power grids nationwide and fundamentally altering how communities approach economic development and infrastructure planning. This trend is prompting local leaders in Aiken and across the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) to assess the region’s capacity […]