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Power demand surges from a single AI prompt put post-transformer architectures in focus

Surging electricity demand from the spread of AI is exposing the limits of transformer-based large language models and boosting calls for next-generation architectures. With many models still relying on more compute, layers and data, analysts expect data centre spending to rise sharply by 2030. Inference-focused models can consume far more power per prompt. Industry attention is turning to post-transformer designs that activate only relevant parts of a model, aiming to cut inference costs, reduce token use and remain compatible with existing infrastructure.

Telecommunications & Media

MSIT, KIPO launch kickoff meeting for patent information AI agent project

South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korean Intellectual Property Office held a kickoff meeting on Friday for the second year of development of the "Easy patent information agent model" at the government complex in Daejeon. The project is part of the ministry's Public AX Project. This year the agencies plan to expand the model's functions and apply it to KIPRIS, KIPO's intellectual property information search service.

Finance

KB Kookmin Bank expands non-face-to-face interest rate cut requests for sole proprietors

KB Kookmin Bank said on Thursday it has expanded eligibility for non-face-to-face applications for the right to request an interest rate cut for sole proprietors, aiming to ease financing costs and increase use of the system. Previously limited to unsecured credit loans, the service now covers guaranteed loans and secured loans. Customers can apply and check results through KB Business Star Banking and internet banking, without visiting a branch.