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Expanding AI chip capabilities beyond Nvidia with Modular CEO Chris Lattner | E1808
Sep 14, 2023
Chris Lattner, CEO of Modular and a veteran of Apple, Tesla, and Google, dives deep into the evolving landscape of AI hardware. He discusses the challenges in deploying AI models and the complexities of the current technology stack. Lattner explains how Nvidia's dominance shapes the market and what Modular is doing differently. He also emphasizes the importance of collaboration in AI development and predicts a future filled with innovative, specialized applications that could disrupt the status quo.
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Quick takeaways
- Modular aims to fill the gap in machine learning by offering a platform that simplifies the deployment and integration of AI modules across various hardware platforms.
- Deploying AI models for production is complex, but Modular aims to simplify the process and address scalability challenges.
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Modular is building a full AI stack for developers
Modular is developing a comprehensive AI stack that provides developers with a complete AI solution. This is particularly crucial because unlike hardware integration with LLVM, machine learning lacks a unifying technology. Modular aims to fill this gap by offering a platform that simplifies the deployment and integration of AI modules across various hardware platforms. By plugging into Modular's technology, developers gain access to a full AI stack, empowering them to build powerful AI-enabled applications and products.
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