7.1. Introduction to Parallel Processing Architectures for AI

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does SIMD stand for?

   Hint

   Think about how many instructions are processed at once.

2. 2.

   Why is parallel processing important for AI?

   Hint

   Consider the large volumes of data in AI.

3. 3.

   What architecture applies the same instruction to multiple data?

   • MIMD
   • SIMD
   • CPU

   Hint

   It involves processing many data points simultaneously.

4. 4.

   True or False: Parallel processing is not essential for AI.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the complexity of AI tasks.

5. 5.

   Design a parallel processing architecture for a new AI-based image recognition system. Identify challenges and how you'll overcome them.

   Hint

   Consider real-world systems and their demands.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the trade-offs between using GPUs and TPUs for deep learning tasks in terms of cost, efficiency, and scalability.

   Hint

   Think about performance vs. resource requirements.