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IPU

A specialized processor that handles machine-intelligence workloads efficiently.

Definition
IPU refers to an intelligence processing unit. It is a design label for processors that focus on machine-learning workloads rather than broad consumer computing.
Why it matters
Readers should treat IPU coverage as a signal that the compute stack is being reshaped around inference, orchestration, and lower-latency AI delivery.
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intelligence processing unit
Related signals
InferenceAI accelerationModel deployment
Compute1 Aliases

GPU

The general workhorse chip for training and running modern AI systems.

Definition
GPU stands for graphics processing unit. It was originally built for graphics, but its ability to process many operations in parallel makes it a core part of AI training and inference.
Why it matters
GPU availability often sets the pace for AI deployment, pricing, and product roadmap decisions.
Aliases
graphics processing unit
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AI infrastructureInferenceCloud compute