Practice - The Emergence of Specialized AI Hardware: TPUs, FPGAs, and ASICs (2010s - Present)
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Practice Questions
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What does TPU stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about Google's development in AI.
What is an FPGA?
💡 Hint: Focus on flexibility and customization.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does TPU stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember it is closely associated with Google's AI advancement.
True or False: ASICs are general-purpose chips designed for multiple applications.
💡 Hint: Think about their optimized design for speed and efficiency.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a scenario where a tech company needs rapid changes in AI models. Which hardware solution—TPUs, FPGAs, or ASICs—would be most suitable and why?
💡 Hint: Think about the need for adaptability in rapidly changing environments.
Evaluate the potential power efficiency implications of transitioning from general-purpose graphics cards to specialized ASICs in a large data center.
💡 Hint: Consider how efficiency in design translates to energy savings.
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