ConnectingAI #92: VeloCloud Security for AI-Driven Networks and more

Top ConnectingAI articles of the week 

1- VeloCloud Security for AI-Driven Networks: A new white paper discusses the challenges AI applications pose to traditional network architectures. The paper introduces the VeloRAIN architecture, which combines VeloCloud SD-WAN and Symantec SSE to provide robust security and performance for AI workloads, ensuring organizations can effectively adopt AI technologies. 

2- Collaborating to advance research and innovation on essential chips for AI: MIT's Microsystems Technology Laboratories and GlobalFoundries have established a research partnership to enhance semiconductor technologies for AI applications. This collaboration aims to improve power efficiency in data centers and reduce energy consumption in intelligent edge devices. 

3- Socionext Partners with Google Quantum AI to Develop Next-Generation Quantum Computing SoCs: Socionext and Google Quantum AI are teaming up to develop next-generation system-on-chips (SoCs) for quantum computing, aiming to enhance scalability and performance. This collaboration seeks to accelerate quantum advancements by integrating specialized chip designs optimized for quantum processors. 

4- Arm Drives Next-Generation Performance for IoT with World’s First Armv9 Edge AI Platform: The new platform is set to enhance AI capabilities at the edge, offering improved performance and efficiency for next-generation applications. This technology aims to drive advancements in industries ranging from smart homes to autonomous systems.

5- Broadcom delivers PCIe Gen 6 portfolio for AI data centers: PCIe Gen 6.0 is set to revolutionize AI data centers with faster data transfer and improved efficiency. This next-generation connectivity standard will enhance AI workloads, storage, and cloud computing performance, keeping pace with growing computational demands.

6- Amazon has a ‘slew of AI devices’ coming: Amazon is introducing a new lineup of AI-powered devices, enhancing smart home technology with more personalized and intuitive features. These innovations aim to improve daily life by enabling seamless interactions and advanced capabilities across various Amazon products.

AI piqued my interest

1- Phones, Wearables, Robots and AI Live From Barcelona: At MWC 2025, tech companies are showcasing their latest innovations, with a strong focus on AI and next-gen connectivity. The event this year is all about AI — cutting-edge products and technologies set to shape the future of mobile, smart devices, and digital transformation.

2- How artificial intelligence can make board games better: AI is not just mastering board games—it’s enhancing them. From designing new game mechanics to creating adaptive opponents, AI is reshaping strategy games to be more dynamic, engaging, and tailored to players’ skill levels.

2- Not a Coder? With AI, Just Having an Idea Can Be Enough: AI-powered "vibecoding" is changing how software is developed by allowing programmers to shape code through high-level intent rather than line-by-line instructions. This shift could make coding more intuitive and accessible, accelerating software development while redefining the role of human programmers.

3- More brainlike computers could change AI for the better: Researchers are developing brain-inspired computing systems that could make AI more efficient and powerful. By mimicking neural processes, these systems aim to improve energy efficiency and processing speed, paving the way for more advanced AI applications. 

4- Sesame is the first voice assistant I’ve ever wanted to talk to more than once: A new AI-powered voice assistant called Sesame is being developed for AR and VR glasses, aiming to provide seamless, hands-free interaction. Led by Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe, the project envisions a future where AI enhances everyday tasks through intuitive voice commands and augmented reality.

5- Four ways to power-up AI for drug discovery: Researchers are identifying approaches to enhance AI-driven drug discovery, from improving data quality to leveraging more advanced models. These strategies aim to accelerate the development of new treatments by making AI more efficient, interpretable, and capable of handling complex biological data. 

6- You.com launches a 'professional-grade' research agent for enterprises: You.com has launched a professional-grade AI research agent designed to help enterprises quickly find, summarize, and analyze complex information. This tool aims to enhance productivity by providing precise, context-aware insights tailored for business and technical research. 

7- OpenAI plans to bring Sora’s video generator to ChatGPT: OpenAI plans to integrate its video generation tool, Sora, into ChatGPT, allowing users to create videos directly from text prompts. This new feature aims to enhance content creation by making it easier to produce visual media alongside written responses. 

More on ConnectingAI, Connecting Everything next week. 

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