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AI Computing Hardware - Past, Present, and Future

Last Week in AI

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Unraveling AI Hardware and Semiconductor Fabrication

This chapter explores the importance of Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) and Google's data center innovations that have driven success in AI hardware. It covers the intricacies of semiconductor fabrication, including the challenges of creating advanced chips and the strategic partnerships, particularly between Apple and TSMC, that influence industry dynamics. The conversation also emphasizes the critical role of yield rates in chip production and the competitive landscape shaped by technological advancements in the semiconductor realm.

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