SambaNova Launches Intelligent AI Chip SN40L, Capable of Running 50 Trillion Parameter Models


ByteDance is accelerating its development of the self-designed AI chip SeedChip, planning to mass-produce at least 100,000 units this year, mainly for inference tasks to ensure AI computing power supply. Although the company stated that the relevant reports are inaccurate, its AI procurement budget this year has exceeded 160 billion yuan, with half still used to purchase NVIDIA chips, reflecting the high inference cost pressure faced when advancing large models.
Cerebras Systems raises $1B at a $23B valuation, tripling in a year. Its wafer-scale engine tech, backed by Benchmark Capital, signals market confidence in non-GPU computing.....
Microsoft launches its new generation AI inference chip, Maia 200, with significantly improved performance, remarkable energy efficiency, and cost advantages. The chip uses advanced manufacturing processes and integrates over 100 billion transistors, offering Petaflops-level computing power.
Tesla CEO Musk sues OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking compensation of 930 billion yuan, accusing them of deviating from their non-profit mission and forming a deep partnership with Microsoft. Musk had invested 38 million US dollars and participated in the establishment. The lawsuit reflects his concerns about the future of the AI industry.
Baidu's AI chip subsidiary, Kunlun Chip, has secretly submitted an IPO application in Hong Kong, with an estimated valuation of $3 billion. After the spin-off, it will remain within Baidu's ecosystem. Its predecessor can be traced back to Baidu's internal chip department established in 2012.