Meta's New AI Training Works on AMD Chips, Breaking Nvidia's Grip
This could make AI cheaper and faster for everyone, not just Big Tech.
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Key Points
- Meta trained AI on AMD chips, proving Nvidia isn't the only option.
- This could lead to cheaper AI hardware and services for everyone.
- The catch: switching to AMD requires significant software work, so it's not instant.
Why It Matters
More competition in AI chips could mean cheaper, faster AI tools for you and less reliance on one company.