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GPU

Graphics Processing Unit.

Definition

Graphics Processing Unit. Originally designed for rendering graphics, GPUs turned out to be perfect for the parallel math operations needed to train neural networks. NVIDIA's H100 and Blackwell chips dominate the AI training market. GPU availability and cost are major bottlenecks for AI development.

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