Kind of crazy that a computing device designed for desktop gaming has become critical to the emergence of super useful AI systems.

Feb 10, 2023 路 6:40 PM UTC

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Indeed, the evolution of technology often takes unexpected turns. The versatility of computing devices and their ability to be repurposed for diverse applications is a testament to human ingenuity. It is exciting to see how AI systems continue to enhance our lives.
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And super non useful blockchain before that. GPU prices are never coming down, gamers can't get a break.
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Great example of unintended consequences Engineering for the win! 馃憡馃徑
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We should be thankful to gamers
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Indeed. Interesting to think about it
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The way of the brain
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Is it crazy? I remember being at conferences where, literally, researchers asked graphics companies to create general-purpose graphics processing units (GPGPU)鈥he extension to ML is straightforward. What am I missing?
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Hint hint
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Games and play are nature's way to learn & research, so at some level makes sense gaming facilitates new discoveries.
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what is this computing device and link to story pls?