No Priors: Artificial Intelligence | Technology | Startups The World’s Largest AI Processor with Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman
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Sep 7, 2023 
Andrew Feldman, CEO and Co-founder of Cerebras Systems, shares his expertise on revolutionizing AI with the world's largest AI processor. He discusses the ongoing GPU supply crisis and presents Cerebras' innovative solutions. The conversation covers breakthrough data flow architecture that enhances AI workloads, and the importance of real-world benchmarks in chip performance. Feldman also highlights the need for fine-tuning AI models with unique data and addresses the challenges of cultural representation in AI.
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GPU Shortage and Cerebras's Solution
- The GPU shortage is impacting AI companies, delaying training runs and launches.
- Cerebras Systems offers an alternative with its large, purpose-built AI processors.
Cerebras's Focus on AI
- Cerebras's CTO questioned the suitability of GPUs for AI, leading to the company's focus on AI-specific chips.
- They developed a wafer-scale chip, much larger than traditional chips, anticipating the growth of AI workloads.
Cerebras's Performance Metrics
- Cerebras prioritizes real-world model training time over benchmarks.
- They emphasize the importance of efficient distributed computing and minimizing time spent on breaking up tasks.