Several major tech companies, including Qualcomm, Google, and Intel, are forming a coalition to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the AI hardware market. Nvidia has been a leading player in the AI market since the AI boom began, with many companies opting for Nvidia hardware over inferior alternatives. This has led to a dependence on Nvidia, which these companies are now seeking to break.
The coalition is launching a service called OneAPI, developed by Intel, which will allow code to run on all types of AI hardware. The UXL Foundation, a consortium of tech companies, plans to build a suite of software and tools that can power multiple types of AI accelerator chips. This open-source project aims to make computer code run on any machine, regardless of the chip and hardware powering it.
If successful, OneAPI will allow companies to use hardware not designed by Nvidia, without penalizing those who have already invested in Nvidia’s product line. This move is seen as a significant step towards reducing reliance on Nvidia and fostering more competition in the AI hardware market.
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