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NVIDIA has released two open-source AI technologies—Nemotron 3.5 Lightning and NeMo Switchyard—designed for efficient execution in agentic AI workflows. Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is a 30B parameter Mixture-of-Experts model with only 3B active parameters, built on a hybrid Mamba-2 + MoE + Attention arch

Japan is advancing a comprehensive chip investment plan worth over $2.3 trillion through fiscal 2040, targeting strategic sectors including AI and space. Central to this initiative is Rapidus, a joint venture aimed at developing 2nm chip manufacturing capabilities. The plan reflects Japan's ambition

Japan has unveiled a strategic plan involving over $2.3 trillion in public and private investment across 17 key sectors, including AI and space, through fiscal 2040. Central to this initiative is Rapidus, a government-backed chip manufacturer aiming to achieve commercial 2nm process production. This