AI Platform Alliance Expands: A United Front of Chip Companies for Open AI

• Expansion of the AI Platform Alliance:
  • Initially formed by AI accelerator companies (those focused on chips for AI software), the Alliance has now expanded to over 30 members across five sectors, including system suppliers, managed service providers, and software companies.
  • New members include companies like Adlink, ASRock Rack, Deepgram, Supermicro, and View IO, joining founding members such as Ampere Computing, Cerebras Systems, and Furiosa.
• Focus on Open and Efficient AI Solutions:
  • The Alliance aims to offer more open, efficient, and sustainable AI platforms, with a marketplace now available on its website.
  • These platforms offer better performance and cost efficiency for AI inference tasks, in comparison to the widely used GPU-based systems. AI inference, which is resource-intensive, requires up to 10 times more compute power than AI training.
• Collaboration for Innovation:
  • By promoting collaboration and openness, the Alliance seeks to provide validated joint AI solutions that challenge the current status quo of vertically integrated GPU platforms.
  • The group’s focus is on delivering AI platforms that are not only powerful but also environmentally friendly and socially responsible, meeting the increasing demand for AI infrastructure.
• Future of AI Compute Solutions:
  • Alliance members will showcase their solutions at the Yotta 2024 event in Las Vegas from October 7 to October 9.
  • The Alliance remains open to new members interested in contributing to AI innovation and transforming the AI infrastructure landscape.

Why This Matters:

The AI Platform Alliance is crucial in promoting more sustainable, open, and scalable AI compute solutions. By breaking away from traditional GPU-based systems, the Alliance is driving innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility, making AI more accessible and practical for widespread adoption.