2.5. Key Milestones and Advancements in AI Hardware

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does CPU stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the main processing component of a computer.

2. 2.

   Name one early AI system.

   Hint

   Consider historical computers used in the 1950s.

3. 3.

   What processing unit is optimized for deep learning tasks?

   • CPU
   • GPU
   • TPU

   Hint

   This unit was created by Google.

4. 4.

   True or False: GPUs were originally designed for AI tasks.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the initial purpose of GPUs.

5. 5.

   Discuss the implications of using general-purpose computers for AI. What changes in capabilities and performance were observed as specialized hardware emerged?

   Hint

   Review the transition from CPU limitations to specialized hardware advantages.

6. 6.

   Analyze how the introduction of TPUs may influence cloud computing in terms of performance and cost.

   Hint

   Consider the economical and operational advantages.