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I am Tony Keller and a Junior this year. I am the editor for Tech section in the CCC.
I love Martial arts, weightlifting, biking, and tech! I am excited to be writing in the CCC
I am Tony Keller and a Junior this year. I am the editor for Tech section in the CCC.
I love Martial arts, weightlifting, biking, and tech! I am excited to be writing in the CCC
Whats trumps new A.I. deal?POSTED: Feb 4 2025
With Trumps return to power he has already done a ton of things. One of these things involves a new deal with President Donald Trump recently announced a huge new project called Stargate, which focuses on building artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the U.S. This project will be a partnership between big tech companies like OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, and will cost around $500 billion over the next four years. The first $100 billion is being used to build data centers in Texas. According to Reuters, “The initial investment of $100 billion will go toward constructing AI data centers, with the first phase starting in Texas.” The goal of Stargate is to create powerful data centers that will help AI technology grow. Oracle’s chairman, Larry Ellison, said that ten data centers, each about the size of eight football fields, are already being built, and twenty more will follow. He also mentioned that this project will create over 100,000 jobs. AFCEA reports, “These facilities are expected to create over 100,000 American jobs, providing a significant boost to the economy.” One of the most exciting parts of this project is how it could help healthcare. AI will be used to detect cancer early by analyzing blood tests. Ellison explained that AI could also help create personalized cancer vaccines in just 48 hours. Fox Business states, “By gene-sequencing cancer tumors, personalized vaccines could be developed for individual patients within 48 hours.” This could be a major breakthrough in medicine. Many people have different opinions on this project. My friend Ethan Pedro thinks it’s really cool. He said, “It’s awesome that AI could help save lives and create so many jobs.” Overall, Trump’s Stargate project is a massive investment in AI, aiming to grow technology, create jobs, and improve healthcare. Whether people agree or not, this project is going to have a big impact on the future. |
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Will there be A Switch 2?By Tony Keller Tech & Science editor
The Nintendo Switch has been around since March 2017, which is over 7 years! As one of Nintendo’s most successful consoles, the Switch has enjoyed a long lifespan with impressive sales and a huge library of games. However, fans are starting to wonder if a successor is on the way. Speculation about the so-called "Switch 2" has been rampant, fueled by leaks, patents, and industry chatter. Nintendo’s approach has always been different from its competitors. While Sony and Microsoft typically follow a regular console generation cycle every 6-7 years, Nintendo focuses on innovation rather than sticking to predictable timelines. The Switch’s hybrid design—serving as both a handheld and home console—set it apart from anything else available when it launched. Despite this uniqueness, technology has progressed significantly since 2017, leading some to argue that the Switch’s hardware is beginning to show its age. Rumors about the Switch 2 started circulating as early as 2021, with reports suggesting that Nintendo was developing a more powerful version of the console. Sam Schmaz, an avid gamer and Corner Canyon student, expressed his frustrations, saying, "I'm done with the bad graphics on the OG Switch. It's time for something better." While the company did release the OLED model in 2021, it was more of a minor upgrade, providing a better screen but no major performance enhancements. Since then, speculation about a true next-gen console has only grown. Recent leaks have added more fuel to the fire. A Bloomberg report indicated that several developers have confirmed receiving development kits for the new hardware, suggesting that Nintendo is deep into the development process. Additionally, a Eurogamer article pointed out patents for potential upgrades, such as enhanced controllers and improved graphics processing. Some reports suggest that developers have already received dev kits for the Switch 2, indicating that Nintendo is in the advanced stages of planning. Alleged specifications hint at significant performance improvements. |
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