Tag: AI Processors
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Alibaba Unveils RISC-V Chip
Alibaba’s XuanTie C950 processor marks a pivotal leap in open-source chip design, delivering server-grade performance tailored for China’s largest AI models while sidestepping U.S. export restrictions on advanced semiconductors. Unveiled by Alibaba’s DAMO Academy, this 5nm RISC-V CPU boasts single-core SPECint 2006 scores exceeding 70 points and SPECint 2017 results around 2.6GHz at 3.2GHz clock…
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Nvidia Invests $4B in AI Optics
Nvidia’s Strategic Investments in AI Optics R&D Nvidia is making a significant push into the development of advanced optical technologies for future AI infrastructure, with a $2 billion investment each in Lumentum Holdings and Coherent. This move is aimed at advancing research and development (R&D) in AI optics, a crucial component in the development of…