Scientists in Beijing have presented a new analog chip designed for use in artificial intelligence systems. This chip demonstrates impressive results, significantly outperforming existing digital chips in key parameters, as reported by Kazinform citing the South China Morning Post.
According to the source, this chip operates 12 times faster than its digital counterparts, while its energy consumption is more than 200 times lower. This innovation changes the perception of AI's dependence on powerful and energy-intensive digital processors, allowing for real-time data processing.
The chip's design is intended not only for performing simple calculations but also for solving complex tasks, such as generating personalized recommendations and processing images.
The effectiveness of the new device was tested on a data set comparable to the volumes used by global platforms like Netflix and Yahoo. During media file compression testing, the chip was able to reduce memory space usage by half, while the image quality remained at a level comparable to the results of high-precision digital computations.
