The Open Compute Project (OCP) Summit, held in San Jose on October 14, drew record crowds of over 7,000 attendees and more than 100 exhibitors, along with over 200 specialized presentations. Founded in 2011 under Meta’s guidance, OCP seeks to create open, standardized hardware for data centers, making it easier to streamline the supply chain and lower costs through uniform specifications and multiple suppliers. This year, the summit spotlighted Taiwan’s dominance in AI hardware, joined by new exhibitors from Japan, South Korea, and China’s server sector.

Ernst & Young LLP resigned as the auditor to troubled server maker Super Micro Computer Inc., citing concerns about the company’s governance and transparency. The shares plummeted the most in six years.

Micro LED technology is emerging as a promising solution for high-speed AI data transmission and SiPh-based optical communication. Dr. David Su, Chief Strategy Officer of Ennostar, has emphasized that traditional copper wiring is inadequate for AI’s escalating data requirements.