Researchers in the United Kingdom have developed a new computer chip that could make some artificial intelligence (AI) systems far more energy efficient.
Developed by Loughborough University physicists, the device can process data that changes over time directly in hardware, rather than relying on software running on conventional computers.
Researchers claimed that the approach can be up to 2,000 times more energy efficient than conventional software-based methods in some tasks, though the exact gains vary depending on the application.
“This is exciting because it shows we can rethink how AI systems are built,” said Senior Lecturer in Physics, Dr Pavel Borisov, who led the research team funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
“By using physical processes instead of relying entirely on software, we can dramatically reduce the energy needed for these kinds of tasks.”
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