ChinaTalk AI Compute 101: The Geopolitics of Giant Models
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Feb 3, 2023 
Lennart Heim, a researcher at the Center for the Governance of AI, and Chris Miller, author of the acclaimed 'Chip War', dive into the intricate world of AI and semiconductor technology. They explore the financial viability of developing AI systems and the fierce competition for specialized chips essential to these technologies. Topics like chip smuggling versus drug smuggling add a humorous twist to their serious discussions on geopolitics and the future of computing. Their insights reveal the complexities of funding and access in today's AI landscape.
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Defining Compute
- Compute refers to computing infrastructure and resources.
- It encompasses processors, memory, GPUs, and data centers.
AI Triad
- The "AI triad" consists of data, algorithms, and compute as crucial inputs for AI development.
- Compute is essential, but its importance relative to data and algorithms is still debated.
Compute vs. Algorithms
- Compute usage in machine learning has doubled every six months for the past 10 years, outpacing Moore's Law.
- Algorithmic efficiency has been just as important as compute, particularly in image recognition.
