Practical AI Gaudi processors & Intel's AI portfolio
Aug 7, 2024
Benjamin Consolvo, AI engineering manager at Intel, and Greg Serochi, Developer ecosystem manager at Intel Gaudi, dive into Intel's cutting-edge AI strategy. They discuss Gaudi processors as an innovative alternative for AI workloads on CPUs, rivaling traditional GPU solutions. Insights on open-source collaborations with Hugging Face highlight their community-driven approach. The duo elaborates on practical applications of Intel's technology in deep learning and computer vision, shaping the future of AI integration and deployment.
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Intel's AI Strategy
- Intel aims to compete in the AI space by focusing on cost-effectiveness, performance, and availability of its hardware.
- This strategy targets users seeking alternatives to GPUs, particularly when facing cost or availability constraints.
Transitioning from NVIDIA to Intel
- Transitioning to Intel's AI hardware from NVIDIA is relatively straightforward.
- Many tools and slight code modifications enable compatibility, minimizing the software leap.
Open Source Engagement
- Intel actively engages with the open-source AI community, contributing to and partnering with projects like Hugging Face and Optimum Habana.
- This collaboration simplifies model migration and optimization for developers using these frameworks.