AI In-brief 27 Sept 17:42

Flooding causes millions in damage at Thailand’s sports hub in Hua Mak

Devastating floods have submerged the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) headquarters in Bangkok's Hua Mak, inflicting widespread damage on national sports facilities and equipment.
The Amateur Weightlifting Association of Thailand reported nearly 20 million baht in losses, with critical equipment like steel lifting bars and training gear submerged, forcing the national team's training camp to relocate.
The Thailand Cycling Association's Velodrome sustained severe damage, with floodwaters destroying national team bicycles, specialized training equipment, and office property, casting doubt on future events.
Beyond the sports complex, the Hua Mak area faces extensive flooding, leading to university closures, utility disruptions, and resource shortages, prompting emergency aid and evacuation preparations by authorities.

AI In-brief Today 07:07

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down in big blow to AI boom

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns, marking a significant blow to the AI industry and creating uncertainty for the $4 trillion chipmaker he co-founded.
His departure follows intense scrutiny over alleged extramarital affairs, including one with a Chinese businesswoman suspected by US authorities of spying for Beijing.
The exit plunges Nvidia into a leadership transition, with CFO Colette Kress taking over as interim CEO, and raises concerns about execution and coordination within the complex AI ecosystem.
Huang's absence threatens to disrupt the AI landscape he helped finance and could have far-reaching consequences for US chip export policy, given his previous influence.