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Google Taps Intel for AI Chip Power
10 Apr
Summary
- Google will use Intel's Xeon 6 processors for AI training and inference.
- Expanded partnership signifies rising demand for CPUs in AI market.
- Intel has supplied Google with server processors for nearly three decades.
Google has announced plans to integrate multiple generations of Intel processors into its data centers to handle artificial intelligence tasks. The tech giant will deploy Intel's latest Xeon 6 processors, utilizing them for both AI training and inference operations. This move indicates a growing demand for general-purpose CPUs in the AI sector, which has been largely shaped by specialized graphics chips.
This collaboration underscores the necessity of balanced computing systems for complex AI applications. Intel executives have emphasized that effective AI scaling requires more than just accelerators, highlighting the importance of robust general-purpose chips. The companies also reaffirmed their commitment to developing infrastructure processing units, a type of programmable chip designed to manage networking and storage tasks, further solidifying their long-term partnership.
