The Japan government-backed Leading-edge Semiconductor Technology Center (LSTC) has announced a partnership with US startup Tenstorrent Inc. and Rapidus to develop advanced AI chips, including the design of a 2nm AI accelerator chip. This collaboration marks a significant step for Japan in reasserting its position in the semiconductor industry. Tenstorrent, led by renowned chip designer Jim Keller, aims to leverage this partnership to create high-performance computing solutions. The initiative is also supported by industry veterans from companies like Apple and Tesla, highlighting the global expertise being pooled to achieve breakthroughs in AI chip technology. "This is a pivotal moment for Japan, for LSTC, for Rapidus, and Tenstorrent," stated David Bennett.
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“This is a pivotal moment for Japan, for LSTC, for Rapidus, and #Tenstorrent. Having spent a large part of my career in Japan, I know how important it is for #Japan to reestablish leadership in the design of high performance compute” - @DavidBennett__ https://t.co/KoI4GiRFiC
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Tenstorrent, an AI chip company headed by chip legend Jim Keller, has unveiled a key partnership with Japan's Leading-edge Semiconductor Technology Center (LSTC). https://t.co/JxnllqB3Y7
The Japan government-backed research group developing semiconductors will partner with US startup Tenstorrent Inc. on the design of its first advanced AI chip https://t.co/zna1XH7YxS