AI infrastructure

Enterprises investing in deep learning platforms need AI infrastructure sufficient enough to synthesize a massive amount of data. Find the information you need to make decisions about AI-specific compute architectures -- from GPU-packed servers to highly scalable clustered computing systems built for big data and machine learning applications.

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News 11 Apr 2024
Meta's new silicon shows a growing trend for AI hyperscalers

The new hardware highlights a growing trend of hyperscalers designing custom chips for internal use. This move will help vendors rely less on hardware providers such as Nvidia. Continue Reading
Tip 11 Apr 2024
Building networks for AI workloads

Conventional and high-performance computing networks cannot adequately support AI workloads, so network engineers must build specialized networks to accommodate their massive size. Continue Reading

Definition 10 Apr 2024

schema

In computer programming, a schema (pronounced SKEE-mah) is the organization or structure for a database, while in artificial intelligence (AI), a schema is a formal expression of an inference rule. Continue Reading
Tip 04 Apr 2024

How to build an enterprise generative AI tech stack

Generative AI tech stacks consist of key components like LLMs, vector databases and fine-tuning tools. The right tech stack can help enterprises maximize their generative AI ROI. Continue Reading
News 02 Apr 2024

Edge AI startup reveals GenAI accelerator, $120M fundraise

The startup introduced a new GenAI accelerator for PCs and smart vehicles. The vendor's growth highlights the shift to training GenAI workloads from the cloud to the edge. Continue Reading
News 28 Mar 2024

US AI policy for federal agencies requires transparency

The OMB's new policy calls for federal agencies to be transparent about AI use and designate chief AI officers to coordinate efforts. Continue Reading
Feature 27 Mar 2024

AI hardware vendors band together to challenge Nvidia

An industry group including Arm and Intel seeks to increase the number of options in the AI market and decrease developers' dependence on GPUs. Continue Reading
Podcast 25 Mar 2024

Security, bias risks inherent in GenAI black box models

Language models are stochastic models that generate output based on data upon which they have been trained. Often, these models are a closed black box. That leads to many problems. Continue Reading
News 22 Mar 2024

Nvidia partners, customers drive AI into data centers

Nvidia and its partners are providing the tools and infrastructure to build and deploy AI applications that companies say could transform their businesses. Continue Reading
News 21 Mar 2024

UN AI resolution marks global interest in rules, principles

While the United Nations' artificial intelligence resolution does not create legally binding rules, it might indicate which countries are thinking in that direction. Continue Reading
News 18 Mar 2024

Nvidia unveils new AI Blackwell chip, microservices and more

The vendor launched a barrage of AI tech including faster chips in its new Blackwell infrastructure and new microservices that enable enterprises to create custom applications. Continue Reading
Tip 18 Mar 2024

Compare enterprise generative AI deployment options

To pick the best generative AI deployment model for your organization, examine how cloud and on-premises approaches fit into your security, cost, infrastructure and network needs. Continue Reading
News 13 Mar 2024

Cerebras introduces next-gen AI chip for GenAI training

The new accelerator is for training large AI models. It powers the startup's CS-3 supercomputer, which is designed to train models that are 10 times larger than GPT-4 and Gemini. Continue Reading
Feature 13 Mar 2024

The need for common sense in AI systems

Building explainable and trustworthy AI systems is paramount. To get there, computer scientists Ron Brachman and Hector Levesque suggest infusing common sense into AI development. Continue Reading
News 12 Mar 2024

Meta intros two GPU training clusters for Llama 3

The Facebook parent company said the training clusters are part of its plans to grow its infrastructure and obtain 350,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs by the end of the year. Continue Reading
News 12 Mar 2024

Cohere tackles some generative AI challenges with Command-R

The startup's new large language model aims to address problems with factual accuracies in generative AI models. It also focuses on language problems, and cloud and API challenges. Continue Reading
News 11 Mar 2024

Elon Musk plans to take xAI chatbot Grok open source

The move comes nearly two weeks after the Tesla owner filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. It also comes as more vendors are providing open source options for enterprise users. Continue Reading
News 11 Mar 2024

Salesforce AI a work in progress for customers

While eager to embed AI in Salesforce software, customers acknowledge that planning, time and work are needed to make AI useful in the company's applications. Continue Reading
News 11 Mar 2024

Podcast: A look at SambaNova's open source AI strategy

Despite sometimes being seen as a direct competitor to Nvidia Systems, the AI hardware and software vendor tries to distinguish itself by focusing on training open source models. Continue Reading
News 07 Mar 2024

Microsoft whistleblower, OpenAI, the NYT, and ethical AI

The vendor has filed a memorandum to dismiss some of the arguments The New York Times made in its copyright lawsuit. However, it now faces criticism from its own software engineer. Continue Reading
News 05 Mar 2024

Box AI adds Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service integration

Box adds Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to its lineup of AI tools for document summaries, joining Google's Vertex and OpenAI LLMs for users to choose from. Continue Reading
News 04 Mar 2024

AI race surges as Anthropic intros Claude 3

The new models have a larger context window and multimodal capabilities. They reflect the new level of normal in generative AI and the myriad model choices for enterprises. Continue Reading
News 29 Feb 2024

H2O.ai releases small language model: H2O-Danube-1.8B

The new model comes as the generative market continues to see the emergence of small language models. The models provide enterprises with better privacy and data controls. Continue Reading
News 29 Feb 2024

Collibra adds AI governance to data management platform

The data management vendor's new suite adds capabilities aimed at enabling enterprises to safely and securely use AI the same way data governance frameworks apply to data. Continue Reading
News 28 Feb 2024

Intel, Nvidia aim latest systems-on-a-chip at AI workstations

Nvidia's RTX 500 and RTX 1000 GPUs are for the lightest mobile workstations. Intel's Core Ultra with a built-in GPU can handle many AI-powered tasks on the workhorse computers. Continue Reading
Tip 27 Feb 2024

Gemini vs. ChatGPT: What's the difference?

ChatGPT took early lead among AI-generated chatbots before Google answered with Gemini, formerly Bard. While ChatGPT and Gemini perform similar tasks, there are differences. Continue Reading
News 26 Feb 2024

Microsoft allies with OpenAI rival Mistral AI

The tech giant is investing in the open source startup. The partnership means Mistral's premium models, including its new model, Mistral Large, will be available on Azure. Continue Reading
News 22 Feb 2024

Stability AI adopts new architecture in Stable Diffusion 3

The new version of the image model uses a different architecture than previous versions. It comes in different sizes and has better spelling capabilities. Continue Reading
News 22 Feb 2024

Intel Foundry launches as enterprise AI surges

If the trend continues, enterprises will need more AI chip suppliers to help stabilize prices and meet the demand for AI processing at the edge and the data center, experts said. Continue Reading
News 22 Feb 2024

AI vendor finds opportunity amid AI computing problem

The GPU cloud provider recently raised $320 million. It has found an opportunity as more enterprises seek to run generative models and the demand for infrastructure is high. Continue Reading
News 21 Feb 2024

Google releases new family of open models: Gemma

The cloud provider's new models compete with Meta's Llama 2 open source model. Google incorporates responsible AI standards that should appeal to enterprises. Continue Reading
Opinion 21 Feb 2024

AI news roundup: OpenAI video model, Nvidia chatbot and more

Explore last week's AI news highlights with analyst Mike Leone's roundup of top developments, including OpenAI's launch of video model Sora and Nvidia's locally running chatbot. Continue Reading
News 15 Feb 2024

Declining revenues lead to 4,000 job cuts at Cisco

A 12% drop in networking revenue contributed to the company's overall revenue decline and its decision to cut 5% of its workforce. Continue Reading
News 15 Feb 2024

Google updates AI model Gemini, adds 1M context window

The cloud provider's 1.5 Pro model has the largest context window seen in the market. Despite its innovation, it still needs to show the applicability of its model for enterprises. Continue Reading
News 15 Feb 2024

Startup intros new platform for AI inferencing at the edge

The platform delivers 5G and GPU-based micro clouds to specific locations. It's for enterprises that want an on-premises deployment without having to own the physical data center. Continue Reading
News 08 Feb 2024

Google turns Bard AI into Gemini, launches Gemini Advanced

The tech giant gave Bard a new name and introduced users to Ultra 1.0 through a new mobile app. It revealed changes to Duet AI and Cloud. Continue Reading
News 07 Feb 2024

Latest Cisco products show measured approach to AI

Cisco has launched a SaaS product for applying policy controls to AI model-bound data and an Nvidia partnership to bolster Cisco UCS servers for AI at the edge and data centers. Continue Reading
Definition 06 Feb 2024

explainable AI

Explainable AI (XAI) is artificial intelligence (AI) that's programmed to describe its purpose, rationale and decision-making process in a way that the average person can understand. Continue Reading
Feature 02 Feb 2024

AI, the 2024 U.S. election and the spread of disinformation

Generative technology-fueled deepfakes could interfere with the November election due to ease of use and power of the technology. The outlook for regulation seems dim. Continue Reading
Tip 31 Jan 2024

8 top generative AI tool categories for 2024

Need a generative AI-specific tool for your organization's development project? Explore the major categories these tools fall into and their capabilities. Continue Reading
Definition 30 Jan 2024

Retrieval-Augmented Language Model pre-training

A Retrieval-Augmented Language Model, also referred to as REALM or RALM, is an artificial intelligence language model designed to retrieve text and then use it to perform question-based tasks. Continue Reading
Tip 30 Jan 2024

AI model optimization: How to do it and why it matters

Challenges like model drift and operational inefficiency can plague AI models. These model optimization strategies can help engineers improve performance and mitigate issues. Continue Reading
News 29 Jan 2024

Juniper adds data center networks to Mist AI

Juniper's Mist AI update will include using the Marvis virtual network assistant to obtain information on data center cabling, configurations and connectivity issues. Continue Reading
News 25 Jan 2024

Google and Hugging Face unveil AI partnership

The partnership reflects the cloud provider's support of open source and aims to appeal to enterprises looking to move from ideation to implementation of generative AI workloads. Continue Reading
Feature 25 Jan 2024

A guide to artificial intelligence in the enterprise

AI in the enterprise is changing how work is done, but companies must overcome various challenges to derive value from this powerful and rapidly evolving technology. Continue Reading
News 24 Jan 2024

Equinix data centers offer Nvidia AI infrastructure

Equinix data centers will offer Nvidia DGX as a managed service. The platform is also available on public cloud providers, AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. Continue Reading
News 23 Jan 2024

Oracle boosts generative AI service and intros new services

The tech giant's services are similar to what other big tech vendors have introduced. However, Oracle's input of GenAI technology in its SaaS applications makes it notable. Continue Reading
Tip 22 Jan 2024

Artificial intelligence vs. human intelligence: Differences explained

Artificial intelligence is humanlike. There are differences, however, between natural and artificial intelligence. Here are three ways AI and human cognition diverge. Continue Reading
Tip 18 Jan 2024

Why object storage for AI makes sense

Object storage and AI are two hot trends in tech. They exist on their own but work well together too. Still, organizations must also consider the challenges of using both. Continue Reading
Definition 18 Jan 2024

What is generative AI? Everything you need to know

Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence technology that can produce various types of content, including text, imagery, audio and synthetic data. Continue Reading
Definition 16 Jan 2024

artificial intelligence (AI) governance

Artificial intelligence governance is the legal framework for ensuring AI and machine learning technologies are researched and developed with the goal of helping humanity adopt and use these systems in ethical and responsible ways. Continue Reading
News 16 Jan 2024

Podcast: Examining Microsoft VC M12's AI investment policy

M12 looks for new and transformative technologies. It also seeks to back companies that are focused on how the generative market might shift in the coming years. Continue Reading
News 09 Jan 2024

HPE to acquire Juniper Networks for $14 billion

HPE plans to use Juniper's hardware and software to make networking a 'core business and architecture foundation' for HPE's GreenLake hybrid cloud and AI platform. Continue Reading
Tip 05 Jan 2024

Learn how to create a machine learning pipeline

Well-considered machine learning pipelines provide a structured approach to AI development in modern IT environments, ensuring uniformity, speed and business alignment. Continue Reading
Feature 04 Jan 2024

10 top AI and machine learning trends for 2024

Custom enterprise models, open source AI, multimodal -- learn about the top AI and machine learning trends for 2024 and how they promise to transform the industry. Continue Reading
News 03 Jan 2024

The importance of the 'New York Times' AI copyright lawsuit

The newspaper publisher is the first major news outlet to sue the AI creator. While the suit might not reach court, it still has a significant impact on the AI community. Continue Reading
Podcast 02 Jan 2024

A challenge: Guiding generative AI toward responsible use

Transparency, explainability and lack of bias are principles for building generative AI systems that work according to ethical rules and are fair for everyone. Continue Reading
Feature 28 Dec 2023

Compare GPUs vs. CPUs for AI workloads

GPUs are often presented as the vehicle of choice to run AI workloads, but the push is on to expand the number and types of algorithms that can run efficiently on CPUs. Continue Reading
Definition 27 Dec 2023

hyperautomation

Hyperautomation is a framework and a set of advanced technologies for scaling automation in the enterprise. The ultimate goal of hyperautomation is to develop a process for automating enterprise automation. Continue Reading
Podcast 18 Dec 2023

2024 will see generative AI mature

Next year, enterprises will likely be inundated with more capabilities and applications for GenAI. The year will lead to smaller models and regulation in more countries. Continue Reading
News 15 Dec 2023

Intel Core Ultra CPUs with neural processing runs AI on PCs

Intel's Core Ultra CPUs now contain embedded AI neural processing, which adds options for device manufacturers to divide demand for AI processes among different hardware resources. Continue Reading
News 15 Dec 2023

Small language models an emerging GenAI force

Enterprises are unwilling to pay for large language models to accomplish simple business tasks with generative AI. They're looking at cheaper small language models. Continue Reading
News 13 Dec 2023

Google starts incorporating Gemini across AI software stack

The cloud provider revealed the model's API is now available in Studio and on its Vertex Platform. It also introduced new Duet offerings and a partnership with Mistral. Continue Reading
Feature 11 Dec 2023

Big money investments, not acquisitions, fuel GenAI startups

With the generative AI explosion comes a new trend for the tech giants. Instead of buying smaller companies, big cloud vendors are partnering with the startups. Continue Reading
Feature 08 Dec 2023

Generative AI as a copilot for finance and other sectors

While many fear that the popularity of large language models could lead to job loss and replacement, some industries such as finance and education are using AI to augment workers. Continue Reading
News 07 Dec 2023

Federal procurement of AI tools hurt by White House rules

Obstacles facing Biden's executive order on AI and draft OMB guidance include lack of clarity around AI procurement and inability of Congress to take action on AI policy. Continue Reading
News 07 Dec 2023

How generative AI is changing the fashion industry

The industry is using AI technology in design and skin care. Some companies are going beyond generative tools, using computer vision and augmented reality. Continue Reading
News 06 Dec 2023

AMD Instinct MI300 AI accelerator takes aim at Nvidia GPUs

Data center-grade GPUs and accelerators for enterprise customers and cloud vendors are the new battleground for AI hardware. AMD and Google advance the race with new chips. Continue Reading
News 05 Dec 2023

IBM, Meta form AI Alliance to promote open AI

Meta and IBM launched the new group with more than 50 other organizations to foster an open community that helps accelerate the development of responsible AI systems. Continue Reading
News 04 Dec 2023

AWS customers grapple with generative AI shortfalls

Enterprises fear failing to accommodate technical immaturity, ensure data security and governance, prevent biases built into models, and correct the erroneous responses of LLMs. Continue Reading
News 28 Nov 2023

AWS unveils new AI chatbot, chips, Nvidia partnership

The cloud giant's new chatbot is for enterprises looking for more productivity. It is infused into AWS applications for contact centers and business intelligence. Continue Reading
Definition 28 Nov 2023

ternary content-addressable memory (TCAM)

Ternary content-addressable memory (TCAM) is a specialized type of high-speed memory that searches its entire contents in a single clock cycle. Continue Reading
News 22 Nov 2023

OpenAI reinstates Sam Altman as CEO, but problems remain

The AI startup reinstated the former CEO after firing him on Nov. 17. The news seems to end a whirlwind of events that highlighted fundamental problems at the vendor. Continue Reading
Tip 21 Nov 2023

Top 8 AI hardware companies

Due to rapid AI hardware advancement, companies are releasing advanced products yearly to keep up with the competition. The new competitive product on the market is the AI chip. Continue Reading
News 20 Nov 2023

Fallout after Microsoft hires former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

The tech giant snagged a major win by hiring Altman and former board member Greg Brockman. Meanwhile, the AI startup faces challenges with many employees threatening to quit. Continue Reading
Definition 16 Nov 2023

robo-advisor

A robo-advisor is a virtual financial advisor powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that employs an algorithm to deliver an automated selection of financial advisory services. Continue Reading
News 15 Nov 2023

Microsoft launches custom AI, server chips for Azure

Maia is for AI inferencing, while the Arm-based Cobalt is for general-purpose computing. The chips could compete with AMD, Nvidia and Intel offerings eventually. Continue Reading
News 13 Nov 2023

Nvidia intros new H200 for running large AI workloads

The chipmaker's new GPU has the latest high-bandwidth memory capacity to accelerate generative models and large language models. The chip focuses on optimizing CPUs and GPUs. Continue Reading
Definition 13 Nov 2023

vector search

Vector search, sometimes referred to as vector similarity search, is a technique that uses vectors -- numerical representations of data -- as the basis to conduct searches and identify relevance. Continue Reading
News 08 Nov 2023

OpenAI's new versions of GPT target more enterprises

The vendor targets enterprises with new tools and products tailored to what businesses and developers need to incorporate generative AI, including better pricing. Continue Reading
News 03 Nov 2023

AI executive order does not fix need for federal regulation

The executive order on AI focuses on data privacy, defense and many other areas. While it's seen as comprehensive, many are looking for the U.S. to enact federal legislation. Continue Reading
Tip 01 Nov 2023

Tips for planning a machine learning architecture

When planning a machine learning architecture, organizations must consider factors such as performance, cost and scalability. Review necessary components and best practices. Continue Reading
News 30 Oct 2023

Data center power constraints send AI everywhere

Most experts agree there isn't enough unused electricity to perform future AI processing in hyperscale data centers and colocation facilities as GenAI demand soars. Continue Reading
News 25 Oct 2023

Apple's silence on generative AI is characteristic

The consumer tech company is behind other tech giants in the generative AI race. However, stealth is the company's normal mode of operation with disruptive technologies. Continue Reading
Feature 20 Oct 2023

Generative AI's sustainability problems explained

Generative AI tools and LLMs such as ChatGPT have exploded onto the tech scene. Here's a look at what that costs the environment and how to decrease the negative impact. Continue Reading
Definition 18 Oct 2023

neural net processor

A neural net processor is a central processing unit (CPU) that holds the modeled workings of how a human brain operates on a single chip. Continue Reading
Definition 18 Oct 2023

prompt engineering

Prompt engineering is an AI engineering technique encompassing the process of refining LLMs with specific prompts and recommended outputs, as well as the process of refining input to various generative AI services to generate text or images. Continue Reading
Tip 13 Oct 2023

How to source AI infrastructure components

Rent, buy or repurpose AI infrastructure? The right choice depends on an organization's planned AI projects, budget, data privacy needs and technical personnel resources. Continue Reading
News 11 Oct 2023

AMD tries to differentiate in AI market with acquisition

The acquisition of the open source startup helps the chip vendor compete in the optimization market and offer flexibility compared to competitors such as Nvidia. Continue Reading
Definition 10 Oct 2023

neurosynaptic chip

A neurosynaptic chip, also known as a cognitive chip, is a computer processor that is designed to function more like a biological brain than a typical central processing unit (CPU). Continue Reading
Definition 05 Oct 2023

IBM Watson supercomputer

Watson was a supercomputer designed and developed by IBM. This advanced computer combined artificial intelligence (AI), automation and sophisticated analytics capabilities to deliver optimal performance as a 'question answering' machine. Continue Reading
News 25 Sep 2023

Amazon's $4B investment in Anthropic fuels GenAI race

This makes the tech giant Anthropic's primary cloud provider. This arrangement is different from Google's investment in the AI startup and Microsoft's investment in OpenAI. Continue Reading
News 21 Sep 2023

Oracle generative AI features differ from Microsoft offering

Oracle's generative AI service, available in beta, uses partner Cohere's second large language model to analyze text for the feelings and opinions behind it, according to Gartner. Continue Reading
Feature 21 Sep 2023

The future of generative AI: How will it impact the enterprise?

Learn how generative AI will affect organizations in terms of capabilities, enterprise workflows and ethics, and how the technology will shape enterprise use cases. Continue Reading
News 19 Sep 2023

SambaNova AI launches new chip: the SN40L

The AI hardware and software provider's new chip offers enterprises a full stack approach to training LLM. It also makes it possible for customers to train multimodal models. Continue Reading
News 18 Sep 2023

New Anyscale service enables fine-tuning of open source LLMs

The AI startup introduced a service that lets enterprises deploy large language models into their applications using popular LLM APIs like Llama 2. Continue Reading
News 14 Sep 2023

A venture capitalist's take on generative AI investment

Funding for startups such as Anthropic, Cohere and Hugging Face shows that money is still flowing into the market. However, the criteria for funding are still strict. Continue Reading
Opinion 13 Sep 2023

Why IT leaders should deploy generative AI infrastructure now

Organizations should seek to incorporate a generative AI product that is easy to use, flexible and on site. Nutanix GPT-in-a-Box is among the candidates with these options. Continue Reading
News 12 Sep 2023

How different industries apply generative AI

Large language models such as ChatGPT, Bard and Llama have changed how enterprises think about technology. While some can use new AI tools now, others face challenges. Continue Reading
Podcast 11 Sep 2023

The readiness of AI and LLM technology

Generative AI technology has already disrupted how enterprises work. While many companies are uneasy with the fast-evolving technology, that's expected to change. Continue Reading
Podcast 08 Sep 2023

Transforming healthcare with artificial intelligence

Discover how applying AI to healthcare can optimize the patient experience, drive efficiencies and reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases on the global healthcare system. Continue Reading
News 06 Sep 2023

AI inference startup raises $110 million

Investors are betting on d-Matrix to be a long-lasting vendor in the AI hardware and compute market, despite Nvidia's leading status. The startup offers a low-cost option. Continue Reading