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Specialized Transformer Chip Sohu and Advancements in AI Hardware
The chapter delves into the introduction of the specialized Sohu chip optimized for Transformers, highlighting its exceptional speed and capabilities, making it a potential competitor to Nvidia GPUs for inference tasks. It explores the focus on optimizing transformers in AI and the hardware and software ecosystem around them, pointing towards the future direction of AI model architectures. Additionally, the chapter addresses developments in chip manufacturing by Chinese companies like Huawei and BiDense, in response to geopolitical challenges and the growing semiconductor capabilities in China.