#14 Blackwell GPU is here, and it's big.. very big
In this week’s update, we spotlight NVIDIA's launch of the Blackwell B200 GPU, a powerhouse chip set to transform AI model training. We'll also introduce you to Dora AI Beta, the first AI-powered website builder. Plus, get a look at Japan's ambitious Woven City project, a futuristic smart city at the foot of Mount Fuji set up to redefine urban living and mobility. Let’s go!
Blackwell B200 GPU launch
NVIDIA has just announced the launch of their groundbreaking Blackwell B200 GPU, which they claim to be the 'world's most powerful chip' for AI. This new GPU is set to enable widespread access to the training of trillion-parameter AI models.
The market for AI compute is going to be a big one. Sam Altman talked about the topic in the podcast of Lex Fridman, where he said that he thinks computing power will be the currency of the future. The new Blackwell chips is going to give a solid spot as the leader in the market of AI compute.
The Blackwell chips will reduce costs and energy consumption by up to 25x compared to the previous H100 model. Additionally, the B200 exhibits a 7x performance boost on GPT-3 LLM (175 billion parameters) and a 4x faster training speed compared to the H100.
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Japan’s 15 billion dollar futuristic smart city
Phase 1 of this groundbreaking project near Mount Fuji is set to wrap up by year's end, with trials starting in 2025. Woven City will be a hub for innovation, showcasing cutting-edge tech in mobility, automated driving, robotics, and AI.
The city will feature specialised streets for automated vehicles, pedestrians, and personal mobility, plus underground roads for efficient goods transport. Starting with 350 residents, including seniors, young families, and inventors, Woven City will help Toyota develop next-gen cars and create a mobility society where everyone can move freely.