Intel unveiled Nervana, neural network processors for running machine learning applications, available starting end-2017

Briefing

Intel unveiled Nervana, neural network processors for running machine learning applications, available starting end-2017

October 20, 2017

Briefing

  • Neural Network Processors – Intel announced launch of Nervana Neural Network Processor (NNP) family of chips, designed to run machine learning applications, available starting end-2017
  • Better Performance – Enables massive bi-directional data transfer, distributes computing across multiple chips, and has better memory management for faster training of deep learning models
  • Applications – Can enable machine learning in healthcare diagnosis, personalized experiences for social media, autonomous vehicle systems, and hurricane prediction models
  • Facebook Collaboration – Facebook provided Intel with technical insights to support product development

Accelerator

Sector

Information Technology

Organization

Intel Corp.

Source

Original Publication Date

October 17, 2017

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