IBM to Deploy AI Chip Cluster at UAlbany

University at Albany receives the world's first AIU prototype chip cluster from IBM, positioning itself as a global leader in AI research.

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CEAIS, a collaboration between IBM and UAlbany, leverages IBM's hardware to create one of the largest AI test beds in the US.

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The AIU cluster, with 32 AI processing cores and 23 billion transistors, outperforms general-purpose CPUs in deep learning tasks.

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IBM's AIU cluster deployment at UAlbany marks a significant milestone, with Yorktown Heights being the only other site with a similar setup.

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UAlbany's President emphasizes the institution's commitment to utilizing the AIU cluster to advance AI research.

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IBM to Deploy AI Chip Cluster at UAlbany

University at Albany receives the world's first AIU prototype chip cluster from IBM, positioning itself as a global leader in AI research.

CEAIS, a collaboration between IBM and UAlbany, leverages IBM's hardware to create one of the largest AI test beds in the US.

The AIU cluster, with 32 AI processing cores and 23 billion transistors, outperforms general-purpose CPUs in deep learning tasks.

IBM's AIU cluster deployment at UAlbany marks a significant milestone, with Yorktown Heights being the only other site with a similar setup.

UAlbany's President emphasizes the institution's commitment to utilizing the AIU cluster to advance AI research.

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