Deep as chips: the new microprocessors powering AI

Artificial intelligence is appearing everywhere, but normal CPUs are not efficient platforms for the technology. Efficiency will only come with a new breed of microprocessors that are engineered specifically for the AI workload of the 2020s.  The growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) is upscaling many standard types of IT workload as well as powering … Read more

the new microprocessors powering AI

Artificial intelligence is appearing everywhere, but normal CPUs are not efficient platforms for the technology. Efficiency will only come with a new breed of microprocessors that are engineered specifically for the AI workload of the 2020s.  The growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) is upscaling many standard types of IT workload as well as powering … Read more

SMIC evaluating impacts of blacklisting by White House

China’s largest chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), is in discussions with the US Bureau of Industry and Security after being notified that it will be subject to export restrictions.  Last week, reports emerged that the White House had imposed sanctions against Shanghai-based SMIC – requiring its US suppliers to obtain a license from the government – … Read more