AI is now capable of developing its own inference hardware

Researchers have created an open-source AI framework called openTPU that enables the development of custom inference hardware for AI models. The framework allows developers to design, simulate, and implement their own inference hardware, reducing the need for expensive and power-hungry general-purpose GPUs. openTPU is based on a modular architecture that can be customized to suit specific AI workloads and applications. This could potentially lead to more efficient and cost-effective AI processing, particularly for edge devices and IoT applications.