Tenstorrent has forged a groundbreaking multi-tiered partnership with Japan’s Leading-edge Semiconductor Technology Center (LSTC) and Rapidus Corporation to develop a 2nm edge AI Accelerator, leveraging Tenstorrent’s advanced RISC-V and Chiplet IP. This collaboration aims to spearhead the co-design of a chip that will set a new standard for AI performance in Japan, emphasizing the project’s alignment with the ambition to redefine semiconductor technologies for enhanced cycle time reduction and advanced packaging. The initiative underscores a shared vision for the future of silicon, driven by heterogeneous compute combining RISC-V CPU and AI cores, and marks a significant step in collaborative innovation in the semiconductor industry.
This partnership not only highlights Tenstorrent’s leadership in RISC-V CPU technology and AI but also showcases its commitment to fostering high-performance computing development in Japan, with plans to open a design center to support the project and nurture local talent. The collaboration between LSTC, Tenstorrent, and Rapidus represents a pivotal moment in pushing the boundaries of AI hardware, potentially transforming industries such as healthcare and finance. However, it also raises concerns about its impact on the global chip shortage. This venture into developing smaller, more efficient AI chips signals a trend that could reshape the technological landscape, offering a glimpse into the future of semiconductor innovation and its wide-ranging implications.
“This is a pivotal moment for Japan, for LSTC, for Rapidus, and #Tenstorrent. Having spent a large part of my career in Japan, I know how important it is for #Japan to reestablish leadership in the design of high performance compute” - @DavidBennett__ https://t.co/KoI4GiRFiC
— Tenstorrent (@tenstorrent) February 27, 2024
