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Putting AI into Production with Fireworks AI's Lin Qiao

Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman

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Unlocking AI Efficiency: The Role of NPUs and Speculative Decoding

This chapter explores the critical role of Neural Processing Units (NPUs) in enhancing AI operations, particularly their superiority over traditional processors in energy efficiency and performance. It also discusses the concept of speculative decoding, illustrating how the integration of different model sizes can improve AI task execution and device battery life.

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