Google first unveils the TPU (Tensor Processing Unit)
Unveiled the TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) for the first time
Why it matters
The start of the path toward silicon dedicated to neural networks rather than general-purpose GPUs
Source — Primary sources first; secondary reports are labelled “Press”
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