Compute
Intel Aims to Scale Up Neuromorphic Computing
Intel has moved a step closer to commercial neuromorphic computing with the development of a 64-chip system that provides eight million artificial neurons. …
Neuromorphic
AI
One Step Closer to Deep Learning on Neuromorphic Hardware
A group of researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a tool that can cross-train standard convolutional neural networks (CNN) to a spiking neural model that can be used on neuromorphic processors. …
HPC
Germany Makes Massive Quantum, Neuromorphic Investment
One of Germany’s foremost scientific research centers, Jülich Forschungszentrum, will receive a €36-million infusion of government funding to advance quantum and neuromorphic computing technologies. …
AI
A Rare Peek into IBM’s TrueNorth Neuromorphic Chip
We did not plan it, but today has become make-your-eyes-bleed-with-chip architecture-patent-applications day. …
AI
First Wave of Spiking Neural Network Hardware Hits
Over the last several years we have seen many new hardware architectures emerge for deep learning training but this year, inference will have its turn in the spotlight. …
AI
The Neuromorphic Memory Landscape for Deep Learning
There are several competing processor efforts targeting deep learning training and inference but even for these specialized devices, the old performance ghosts found in other areas haunt machine learning as well. …
Code
An OS for Neuromorphic Computing on Von Neumann Devices
Ziyang Xu from Peking University in Beijing sees several similarities between the human brain and Von Neumann computing devices. …
Compute
U.S. Military Sees Future in Neuromorphic Computing
The novel architectures story is still shaping out for 2017 when it comes machine learning, hyperscale, supercomputing and other areas. …
Compute
Thinking Through The Cognitive HPC Nexus With Big Blue
There are plenty of things that the members of the high performance community do not agree on, there is a growing consensus that machine learning applications will at least in some way be part of the workflow at HPC centers that do traditional simulation and modeling. …
AI
Neuromorphic, Quantum, Supercomputing Mesh for Deep Learning
It is difficult to shed a tear for Moore’s Law when there are so many interesting architectural distractions on the systems horizon. …