OLIX Raises $312M Series B to Build the 'Token Factory' for AI Inference
Posted on 20th Aug 2026 06:05:16 in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
Tagged as: AI inference, AI chips, semiconductors, startup funding
London startup OLIX has closed a $312 million Series B at a $3.3 billion valuation to build specialised AI inference hardware, including the DX-1 decode accelerator with on-chip SRAM and photonic interconnects, targeting first customers by H2 2027.
AI Chip Stocks Plunge: Semiconductor Sell-Off Signals Market Correction for the AI Industry
Posted on 20th Jul 2026 14:59:54 in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
Tagged as: AI, semiconductors, chip stocks, Nvidia, AMD, market analysis, technology, ML
The semiconductor sector experienced a dramatic reversal in early July 2026 as AI chip stocks plunged amid mounting valuation concerns. Micron led the decline with a 13% drop, while Intel and AMD fell sharply in a broad market correction.
Edge AI Chips Are Transforming On-Device Machine Learning in 2026
Posted on 11th Jul 2026 12:24:21 in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
Tagged as: edge ai, machine learning, npu, on-device ai, semiconductors
Edge AI chips with dedicated neural processing units are bringing powerful machine learning capabilities to smartphones and IoT devices, reducing latency and improving privacy.