GLOSSARY: Intel’s Dream Coming True

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TAUSIF ALAM & AMIT RAJA NAIK

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When Pat Gelsinger rejoined Intel after 12 long years as the CEO of the company in 2021, he had set some lofty goals for the company: producing five new process technology nodes in just four years. Two years later, in Intel’s flagship event “AI Everywhere,” he announced two new nodes — Intel Core Ultra and Intel Xeon Processors. The remaining three — Intel 3, Intel 20A and Intel 18A — will be coming next year. The nearly-impossible goal which Gelsinger set for himself and the company was finally achieved, way ahead of the stipulated time.

The chip maker is not going to stop here and has big plans for the future. It’s planning to get into the GPU market as well.

During Intel’s recent conference call, Gelsinger affirmed the on-track progress of their Gaudi AI accelerator roadmap, with Gaudi3 in packaging and set for launch in 2024, featuring a 5nm chip. Gaudi3 promises significant improvements, including up to 4 times BFloat16 capabilities, double the compute power, 1.5 times network bandwidth, and a 1.5 times increase in HBM capacities.

Looking ahead to 2025, Gelsinger anticipates Falcon Shores, merging Gaudi AI capabilities with powerful GPUs in a unified product. Intel aims to introduce Falcon Shores 2, based on Gaudi3 architecture, by 2026, presenting a simplified roadmap for GPU and accelerator integration.

Gelsinger aims to dominate the chip market with strategic global investments. Securing a $3.2 billion grant from Israel for a $25 billion chip plant, it marks the country's largest-ever corporate investment. Germany sees over €30 billion ($33 billion) for two chip plants, part of Intel's $100 billion investment plan in Ohio for a potential world's largest chip complex.

Gelsinger envisions the GPU market at $400 billion by 2027. Intel's Gaudi roadmap targets AI dominance, collaborating with Dell, Lenovo, HP, Supermicro, and Microsoft for Intel Core Ultra and Intel Arc GPUs, striving to make every PC an AI PC.

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AGI? No Worries

Will the arrival of AGI put a pause on the advancement of humans and eventually humans? This is a moot question, which has become a massive issue with the recent advancement of generative AI, and the world is sharply divided. To clear the air around it, AIM spoke to Modular AI chief Chris Lattner, who believes, “We’re a long way away from AI replacing the human capability of the world.”

Lattner recommends that individuals concerned about the issue should pause and recognize that we already possess superintelligence. He emphasizes that this collective intelligence is composed of federated groups of humans sharing common goals—a dynamic that has been true for centuries and continues to drive progress.

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ISRO’s Antarctica Mission

The ISRO mission has expanded — from far in space to deep in Antarctica. You read it right: Antarctica. ISRO operates the Antarctica Ground Station for Earth Observation Satellites (AGEOS) in the Larsemann Hills, strategically positioned for enhanced satellite connectivity. Commissioned in 2013, AGEOS facilitates data reception and processing from Indian Remote Sensing satellites.

Its unique location near the South Pole allows up to 10 satellite passes per day, crucial for sectors like agriculture, water resources, and disaster management. The extended antenna system supports ISRO's remote sensing missions, contributing to India's scientific exploration in Antarctica. AGEOS also plays a vital role in the upcoming NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission.

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Tata’s Auto Innovation

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Tata Technologies IPO came with a bang, helping investors make big moolah from the market. Investors showed considerable confidence in the company because of emphasis on technology innovation and a commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions in the rapidly evolving landscape. The company has collaborated with global automakers like Tata Motors, McLaren, VinFast, and Honda, to be at the forefront of the AI-driven automotive transformation.

The company showcased solutions at the International Congress for Automotive Electronics, emphasizing flexibility in choosing diverse components seamlessly. With a focus on autonomous systems, Tata Technologies aids customers in detailed image analysis and predicts substantial growth in autonomous applications for the Indian market.

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