Q. Consider the following statements:
1. ‘Ironwood’ is the latest next-generation TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) launched by Microsoft.
2. A TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) is specialized for AI and deep learning while GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is designed for parallel processing, especially graphics.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Google has launched its seventh generation TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) named Ironwood.
Statement 2 is correct: Ironwood is Google’s latest Tensor Processing Unit, specifically engineered for high-performance AI model training and inference. It is designed to handle complex neural network operations and deep learning tasks with enhanced speed and efficiency. A TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) is specialized for AI and deep learning while GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is designed for parallel processing, especially graphics.
Source: Reuters
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