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#245 Can We Make Generative AI Cheaper? With Natalia Vassilieva, Senior VP & Field CTO & Andy Hock, VP, Product & Strategy at Cerebras Systems
Sep 19, 2024
Natalia Vassilieva, VP & Field CTO of ML at Cerebras Systems, and Andy Hock, Senior VP of Product & Strategy, dive into the world of cost-effective generative AI. They discuss how Cerebras Systems’ specialized processors are revolutionizing AI efficiency, contrasting them with traditional GPUs. Topics include leveraging sparsity in neural networks for resource savings, strategies for tailored inference models, and the balance between centralized and decentralized AI computing. Together, they envision a future where local AI inference transforms personal computing across various industries.
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- Innovative custom-built processors are essential for enhancing AI efficiency, reducing costs, and driving model deployment innovations in the industry.
- The rapid advancements in generative AI point towards untapped potential and transformative changes that may redefine multiple sectors in the future.
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Driving Innovation Through Cost Pressure
Cost pressures within the AI industry are expected to act as catalysts for innovation in AI model development and deployment. As performance expectations rise, particularly in areas such as AI reasoning and accuracy, organizations face the challenge of increasing costs associated with existing general-purpose infrastructure. Innovative solutions need to be explored, as traditional AI applications often rely on processors that are suitable but not optimal. Adoption of new, custom-built processors that are designed specifically for AI workloads promises to enhance efficiency, which will likely lead to innovations that better meet user demands.
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