Secret CTO Newsletter | 🧠 AI Compute Power: China’s Next Big Play

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The Big Picture 📸

TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE

New Platform Enhances Global Governance In Intelligent Age

The Global Regulatory Innovation Platform (GRIP) is a pivotal initiative by the World Economic Forum aimed at revolutionising regulatory frameworks to match the pace of technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and synthetic biology. GRIP seeks to bridge the gap between rapid innovation and antiquated regulation, which often stifles progress and jeopardises societal benefits. By promoting agile, responsive, and globally coordinated regulatory approaches, GRIP ensures that innovations in diverse fields, from drone delivery systems to AI diagnostics, are effectively governed, supporting public welfare and economic growth.

AI INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Highlights from China's First AI Computing Power Conference on Domestic Innovation

The 2025 China AI Computing Power Conference, a pivotal event for AI advancements, showcased transformative insights from industry leaders. Key discussions centred on the burgeoning demand for AI computing power driven by domestic models such as DeepSeek, necessitating unprecedented advancements in AI infrastructure and pushing the envelope of intelligent computing. The event underscored a strategic recognition of computing power as the cornerstone of AI, crucial for both industry growth and technological innovation. Discussions featured how companies are scaling computing capabilities to meet evolving demands, emphasising mixed-precision techniques and the development of specialised AI chips like those from Moore Threads and Zhonghao Xinying. These efforts signify a strategic leadership in stabilising and expanding China's AI prowess.

BUSINESS EXPANSION

Groq Expands European Presence with Helsinki Data Centre in Partnership with Equinix

Groq Inc., backed by Samsung and Cisco, has strategically entered the European market by launching its first data centre in Helsinki, Finland, in partnership with Equinix. This expansion aims to meet the growing demand for AI services in Europe, capitalising on the region's preference for data centres benefiting from renewable energy and cooler climates. The company’s emphasis on its language processing unit (LPU) distinguishes it from key competitors like Nvidia, particularly in AI inferencing applications. Unlike Nvidia, Groq’s LPUs do not rely on costly high-bandwidth memory, providing a supply chain advantage grounded predominantly in North America.

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Tech Pulse 💓

AI CHAT TECHNIQUES

Optimise ChatGPT Results with 5 Effective Prompt Techniques for Better Answers

Enhance AI interactions by using specific keywords like 'ELI5' for simple explanations, 'Step-by-step' for detailed guidance, 'TLDR' for summaries, 'Decision tree' for exploring alternatives, and 'Diagram' for visual aids. These strategies provide valuable insights for beginners and advanced users, optimising AI responses for more effective learning and decision-making.

AI SEARCH FEATURES

Five Tips For Using Google's AI Search Mode Effectively After Four Months

Google's AI Mode offers a robust enhancement to traditional search by delivering comprehensive results through factors like contextual inputs, voice interaction, and personalised learning, making it essential for professionals seeking strategic insights. Users are advised to engage actively with follow-ups for improved solutions, particularly in intricate decisions like shopping or financial choices. Effective deployment of AI Mode can streamline decision-making and enhance efficiency by leveraging personalised data and dynamic responses.

CLOUD PARTNERSHIPS

CoreWeave Deploys Nvidia's Blackwell Ultra AI Chips as First Cloud Provider

CoreWeave has become the first cloud provider to commercially deploy Nvidia's next-gen Blackwell Ultra chips, enhancing its position in the competitive cloud sector by offering advanced AI capabilities earlier than larger rivals like Amazon or Google. This significant move follows CoreWeave's impressive stock performance since its IPO, showcasing strategic advantage through its longstanding collaboration with Nvidia, which also holds a stake in the company.

CTO’s Calendar 🗓️

SAN JOSE, CA | JULY 15–16, 2025

Reuters Events: Momentum AI

Momentum AI brings together enterprise tech and data leaders for two days of practical insight on building and scaling AI across large organizations. From deployment frameworks to performance benchmarking, this event is built for CTOs navigating real-world AI implementation at scale.

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