Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- predecessor /PRED-uh-ses-er/
- dominance /DOM-uh-nuhns/
- exemplify /ig-ZEM-pluh-fahy/
- disclose /dih-SKLOHZ/
- pursuit /per-SOOT/
[noun] – someone who had a job or a position before someone else, or something that comes before another thing in time or in a series
The new software version surpassed its predecessor in user interface design and functionality.
[noun] – the quality of being more important, strong, or successful than anything else of the same type
The team aimed for market dominance by consistently delivering high-quality products.
[verb] – to be or give a typical example of something
The success story of the entrepreneur exemplifies dedication, innovation, and perseverance.
[verb] – to make something known publicly or to show something that was hidden
The company will disclose its financial results during the upcoming shareholder meeting.
[noun] – action of following or pursuing someone or something
The scientist’s lifelong pursuit of knowledge led to groundbreaking discoveries in the field of medicine.
Article reading:
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Amazon has raised the stakes in the competitive field of artificial intelligence (AI) by introducing Trainium2, a cutting-edge AI chip for its cloud computing service. The unveiling took place at a conference in Las Vegas, where Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Adam Selipsky shared that Trainium 2, focused on training AI systems, outpaces its predecessor in speed, boasting a fourfold increase, and is twice as energy-efficient. This move comes amidst a burgeoning rivalry with Microsoft, which recently announced an AI chip named Maia. The upcoming Trainium2 will vie for market dominance not only against Microsoft but also against Alphabet’s Google, a key player that has been providing its Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) to cloud computing customers since 2018.
The surge in the development of custom chips is spurred by the growing demand for computational power, particularly in the creation of advanced technologies like large language models, exemplified by services such as ChatGPT. Both AWS and Microsoft are positioning their custom chips as alternatives to Nvidia, the leading AI chip provider facing supply shortages. In addition to Trainium 2, AWS disclosed Graviton 4, its fourth custom central processor chip, asserting a 30% speed boost compared to its predecessor. Interestingly, AWS and Microsoft are diverging from traditional chip providers like Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), instead opting for technology from Arm Ltd. Another player in the cloud service arena, Oracle, has chosen to leverage startup Ampere Computing’s chips. The unfolding AI chip race underscores the industry’s relentless pursuit of faster and more energy-efficient solutions, marking a critical juncture in technological advancement.
The surge in the development of custom chips is spurred by the growing demand for computational power, particularly in the creation of advanced technologies like large language models, exemplified by services such as ChatGPT. Both AWS and Microsoft are positioning their custom chips as alternatives to Nvidia, the leading AI chip provider facing supply shortages. In addition to Trainium 2, AWS disclosed Graviton 4, its fourth custom central processor chip, asserting a 30% speed boost compared to its predecessor. Interestingly, AWS and Microsoft are diverging from traditional chip providers like Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), instead opting for technology from Arm Ltd. Another player in the cloud service arena, Oracle, has chosen to leverage startup Ampere Computing’s chips. The unfolding AI chip race underscores the industry’s relentless pursuit of faster and more energy-efficient solutions, marking a critical juncture in technological advancement.
Discussion Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Have you or someone you know ever used a custom technology product or service? If yes, can you share your experience with it? If not, would you be interested in trying a custom technology product in the future?
- Given the advancements in AI chips discussed in the article, have you personally witnessed or experienced the impact of AI in any aspect of your life? If yes, how did it influence your daily activities or decision-making? If not, do you anticipate AI playing a role in your life in the near future?
- Do you think the introduction of Trainium2 and the ongoing competition in AI chips will significantly impact the development of AI technologies?
- How might the increasing reliance on custom AI chips, such as Trainium2 and Maia, shape the landscape of cloud computing and influence the accessibility and affordability of AI-related services in the future?
- Considering the shift away from traditional chip providers like Intel and AMD in favor of custom technology from companies like Arm Ltd. and Ampere Computing, what potential implications does this trend have for the broader technology industry, including innovation, market dynamics, and competition among major players like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google?
Summarization
Please summarize the whole article using your own words and expressions. You will have one minute to prepare before you answer.
Describe:
Please explain the definition of each word listed below based on your understanding. You can provide example sentences if needed.
- artificial intelligence
- relentless
- rivalry
- spur
- stake