Nvidia’s Dominance Threatened by a Chip That Thinks Differently

Nvidia rules the AI chip world, but Extropic’s strange new chip might just topple its empire.

Extropic is betting big on an unusual chip that uses random electrical signals, normally a nuisance, to perform complex computations with probabilities.

Unlike standard silicon chips, this approach can massively cut energy use, making it perfect for power-hungry AI workloads like Monte Carlo simulations. Extropic’s “probabilistic bit” (p-bit) leverages everyday silicon without expensive cooling.

From my experience guiding leaders through tech transformation, these insights matter most:

• Probabilistic computing greatly boosts efficiency.
• AI’s enormous energy demand needs urgent solutions.
• Reimagining computing isn’t insane, it’s essential.

Are we ready to rethink everything we know about computing to meet AI’s growing demands sustainably?

Read the full article on Wired.

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