The first AI chip that learns and infers has been developed, combining FeCAPs and memristors for efficient, adaptive edge computing.
According to Robin Mitchell, one of the biggest challenges in artificial intelligence is not algorithmic, but physical. Current AI systems require large amounts of specialized silicon, consume a lot of energy, and need complicated cooling systems.
This approach is unsustainable, and if AI continues to grow at its current rate, it could lead to serious resource shortages. Data centers already put a strain on power grids, and the heat generated requires industrial-scale cooling, which often uses water-intensive processes that have their own environmental and economic issues.
Training AI models is the most energy-intensive process, highlighting the need for more efficient solutions.
AI continues to scale at its current pace, and could see serious resource shortages.
By Robin Mitchell.
Author's summary: New AI chip merges FeCAPs and memristors.