At the 2024 Taipei International Computer Show, Kneron, an AI chip startup, unveiled its next-generation edge AI products: the KNEO 330 server and PCs equipped with their new KL830 NPU chip.
The company was founded in 2015, and it focuses on Edge Computing AI
Founded in 2015, Kneron focuses on providing edge computing AI (edge AI) technology. They boast big-name investors like Horizons Ventures, Qualcomm, and Alibaba. Kneron aims to offer an alternative to cloud-based AI solutions from tech giants. Their technology allows companies to build internal servers for specific AI applications, addressing data privacy and security concerns. This could make AI solutions more accessible to businesses hesitant to rely on external cloud services.
Two products were showcased:
- KNEO 330 server: This server offers 48TOPS of AI computing power, supports up to 8 users simultaneously, and works with applications like LLM and Stable Diffusion. Kneron claims it can achieve cloud-like performance for RAG (Generative Adversarial Networks) at a lower cost, potentially reducing AI expenses for small businesses by 30-40%.
- KL830 NPU-equipped PC: Specific details weren’t revealed, but a demonstration HP device showcased its capabilities. Kneron is partnering with major PC manufacturers to make them the first customers for this chip.
The KL830 is a neural processing unit (NPU) designed to work alongside CPUs and GPUs for AI tasks. It offers high computing power (10eTOPS@8bit) with low power consumption (2W) and handles various large language models efficiently.
Kneron also mentioned a USB AI accelerator stick powered by the KL830. This could transform any device, like routers, IoT cameras, or even traditional computers, into an edge AI device.
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