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Chips Are the Future of AI. They’re Also Incredibly Vulnerable. With Chris Miller
Mar 29, 2024
Chris Miller, an expert in AI hardware and security, discusses the race to secure AI hardware for supremacy. Topics include the evolution of chips, Nvidia's use of AI for chip design, and the geopolitical vulnerability of Taiwan in the chip industry.
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- The race for AI supremacy extends to securing advanced hardware like chips, highlighting the strategic importance of computing technologies in global competition.
- Taiwan's TSMC plays a pivotal role in chip manufacturing, raising concerns about geopolitical vulnerabilities and the need for secure and sustainable production.
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The Rising Importance of Chips and Computing Power
Humanity has reached a significant milestone in 2017 by mastering the creation of thinking machines through chips and computing technologies. Chips are evolving beyond mere calculators to cognitive thinkers, becoming one of the most valuable commodities globally. The dominance of US-based Nvidia in the GPU market underscores the critical role of chips. However, the manufacturing of these chips is primarily handled by Taiwan's TSMC, prompting other companies like Intel and Google to develop their AI chips. The US government is investing substantially to strengthen its chip manufacturing capabilities, reflecting the strategic significance of advanced computing technologies.
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