A Chinese Chip Sparks a Neuromorphic Computing Race
Darwin3: The AI Chip That Learns Like a Brain, Works Like a Lightbulb
A typical computer chip, such as one found in a personal desktop for non-professional use, consumes around 100 watts of power. AI, on the other hand, requires significantly more energy. It is estimated that ChatGPT would consume approximately 300 watts per second to answer a single question. In contrast, the human brain is much more energy-efficient, requiring only around 10 watts of power, comparable to that of a lightbulb. This exceptional energy efficiency is one of the reasons why scientists are interested in modeling the next generation of microchips after the human brain.
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