EP5: AI Chip Wars with Dr. Mrinal Iyer - Part 1 - AI, Transistors, Moore's Law, Architecture, ASICS
Description
This episode is Part 1 of a 3 episode mini-series where we are joined by AI chip expert Dr. Mrinal Iyer. We discuss the evolution of electronic chips in the AI era and highlight the shift towards customized AI chips.
In Part 1, we explore the necessary background covering Moore's law, transistors and application-specific chips (ASICS).
So, whether you're an AI enthusiast, a chip enthusiast, or just curious about the tech industry, this episode is sure to leave you with valuable insights and an appreciation for the incredible developments taking place in the world of chips and AI.
Guest: Dr. Mrinal Iyer https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrinal-iyer/
Hosts:
Chaithanya (Chait) Bandi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaithanya-bandi/
Siddharth (Sid) Shankar - https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddshankar/
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Outline:
(0:00 ) Introduction
(2:53 ) AI wars and Moore’s Law
(5:47 ) Rise of other computing technologies
(8:07 ) What is a transistor, and what about logic gates?
(13:11 ) Architecture of a computer
(17:50 ) Our guest, Dr. Mrinal Iyer join us
(20:00 ) What are ASICS?
(26:12 ) Chip shortages and supply chain issues
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