Will Intel's New Chip Usher in the 'Age of the AI PC'?
Sep 20, 2023
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Intel announces new AI chip for generative AI applications to run directly on devices. UK's controversial decision to invite China to upcoming AI Summit. Importance of including all major AI powers, including China, in AI safety discussions.
Intel's new chip, the Meteor Lake CPU, will allow generative AI applications to run directly on a laptop without internet connectivity, signaling Intel's push to compete in the AI chip market outside of data centers.
The UK government's invitation to China for an AI summit has sparked controversy, with concerns raised about China's approach to surveillance and security, leading to a reconsideration of Chinese officials' participation in the summit due to espionage concerns.
Deep dives
Intel's AI PC: A New Chip for Generative AI Apps
Intel announced a new chip, the Meteor Lake CPU, that will be released in December. The chip will allow generative AI apps to run directly from a laptop instead of using cloud computing. Intel showcased the chip's capabilities with a demo laptop that generated a Taylor Swift-style song and answered questions like an AI chatbot, all without internet connectivity. This move by Intel signals their push to gain ground in the market for AI chips outside of data centers.
Intel Building an AI Supercomputer for Stability AI
Intel is constructing an AI supercomputer for Stability AI, which will be one of the largest in Europe and among the top 15 globally. The supercomputer will be equipped with 4,000 Gaudi-2 deep learning processors, acquired through Intel's Israeli startup acquisition, Havana Labs. This development indicates Intel's focus on expanding in the market for AI hardware and applications that can be run on local devices without compromising data privacy.
Controversy Over UK's Invitation to China for AI Summit
The UK government's invitation to China for the upcoming AI summit has sparked controversy amidst a spy scandal involving two parliamentary researchers arrested on suspicion of spying for China under the Official Secrets Act. The UK Foreign Minister argues that excluding one of the leading AI tech nations would hinder AI progress and global cooperation. However, critics express concerns about China's approach to surveillance and security. The UK government is now considering limiting Chinese officials' participation in the summit due to espionage concerns.
Intel has announced a new AI focused chip that they say will allow generative AI applications to run directly on device without being connected to the internet. The chip comes out in December. Also on today's episode, NLW explores the controversy around the UK's decision to invite China to its upcoming AI Summit.
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