EP-252 Ibm Unveils Ai-driven Mainframe 🖥️, Google’s Noncompete Controversy 🤝, Openai’s Hardware Ambitions 💡

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, april 8th. delve into today's tech insights:

• ibm z17 mainframe launch: introducing the fully encrypted ibm z17 with telum ii processors, capable of handling over 250 ai use cases. set to support 96 spyre ai accelerator chips within its first year.
• google's talent retention tactics: deepmind imposes stringent noncompete agreements in the u.k., creating challenges amidst differing u.s. regulations.
• microsoft copilot event disruption: the dismissal of two software engineers over protest actions highlighting alleged military ties, igniting discussions on company policy.
• amazon nova reel updates: nova reel 1.1 release features multi-shot videos and "multishot manual" mode for better compositions, with ongoing ethical considerations.
• openai's potential acquisition: openai explores acquiring ai hardware startup io products, aiming to enhance hardware capabilities; deal valued at $500 million.

stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates!