Etched: Pioneering the Future of AI with Specialized Chips
Etched: Pioneering the Future of AI with Specialized Chips
Etched is revolutionizing the AI landscape with its groundbreaking specialized chip, Sohu, specifically designed for transformer models. Unlike traditional AI models, Sohu offers unparalleled speed and efficiency, making it the fastest chip for transformers, capable of handling over 500,000 tokens per second. This advancement significantly outperforms current GPUs, providing a magnitude faster and more cost-effective solution.
Specialization is key to Sohu's success, focusing solely on transformer architecture. This dedicated approach eliminates the need for extensive programmability, allowing more math blocks and achieving over 90% FLOPS utilization compared to around 30% on traditional GPUs. This shift not only boosts performance but also marks a significant step towards more efficient AI computations.
The demand for AI inference has skyrocketed, with transformer models now essential for major tech companies. Sohu's introduction is timely, meeting this unprecedented demand with a chip that offers superior performance and efficiency. Etched’s collaboration with top industry players ensures a robust supply chain and rapid production scaling.
As AI models continue to grow in complexity and cost, specialized chips like Sohu become indispensable. Etched's vision is to make AI faster and more accessible, transforming industries and setting new benchmarks in AI technology. With Sohu, the future of AI is not just anticipated but actively being built.