AI Glossary
GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)
Specialized processor that performs many calculations in parallel – essential for AI training.
Definition
A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized processor that, unlike a CPU, performs thousands of calculations in parallel. Originally developed for graphics, GPUs are now the workhorses of AI: training large models would be practically impossible without them. Companies like NVIDIA dominate the market for AI GPUs; their availability is a bottleneck factor for AI development.
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