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AMD Challenges Nvidia's Dominance with Cutting-Edge AI Chips

AMD on Monday announced its new artificial intelligence chips for everything from cutting-edge data centers to advanced laptops, increasing its challenge to runaway market leader Nvidia.

Over the last couple of years, the demand for specialized processors that help develop, train, and run an AI application like ChatGPT has grown.

Despite Nvidia's dominant position in the market, AMD has emerged as one of its most serious competitors. Chief Executive Officer Lisa Su said the company's next-generation processor will compete with Nvidia's and other competitors' offerings.

"AI is our No. 1 priority, and we are at the beginning of an incredibly exciting time for the industry as AI changes nearly every job, improves our lives and revolutionizes every aspect of the computer market," he said. Su said in a keynote speech at Taiwan's flagship technology exhibition Computex.

He also announced that AMD will follow an annual update cycle for its advanced accelerators, with the latest -- the Instinct MI325X -- scheduled for release later this year

That came after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang shared a similar annual release schedule for its high-end products on Sunday.

Partnering with some of the world's biggest laptop companies, Su brought in leaders from Microsoft, HP, Lenovo, and Asus -- which have said they've added AMD Ryzen processors for AI-powered computers.

Microsoft is one of the leaders in Big Tech when it comes to AI chips, investing billions in ChatGPT maker OpenAe and rapidly incorporating AI features into its products

Earlier this month, it unveiled its Copilot+ computers -- so-called "AI PCs" that will run the Windows operating system with built-in Artificial Intelligence.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said on Monday that AMD Ryzen processors will be found in the devices.

"We are in the midst of a massive AI platform revolution, which we promise will transform how we live and work," Nadella said in a video message during Sue's speech.

Conclusion: AMD’s new AI chips are an important milestone in the competitive landscape of AI hardware. With cutting-edge technology and a commitment to innovation, AMD is poised to challenge Nvidia’s dominance.