Meta Platforms has unveiled details about their next-generation artificial intelligence chip, codenamed “Artemis.” This chip is designed to address the ever-increasing need for processing power required to run AI features across their social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
This launch means that Meta will rely less on external suppliers like Nvidia
The development of Artemis addresses two key goals for Meta. Firstly, it reduces their dependence on external suppliers like Nvidia for AI chips. This shift will not only give Meta more control over their hardware but also help them reduce energy costs. Secondly, according to a Meta blog post, the chip’s architecture is specifically designed to optimize the balance between computing power, memory bandwidth, and memory capacity. This makes Artemis ideal for powering ranking and recommendation systems, a critical function for social media platforms.
However, the development of Artemis doesn’t signal the end of Meta’s relationship with Nvidia. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed plans to continue acquiring a substantial number of Nvidia’s H100 flagship chips this year. Together with acqusitions from other suppliers, Meta expects to have a combined total of 600,000 AI chips in 2024.
Made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) using a 5nm process, Artemis boasts three times the performance of Meta’s first-generation AI processor. The chip is already deployed in Meta’s data centers, actively supporting various AI applications. Additionally, Meta has plans to further expand the chip’s capabilities to handle generative AI workloads in the future.
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