What is an AI accelerator?

AI Accelerators are specialized hardware or software systems designed to optimize and speed up artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) workloads. They process complex computations required by AI algorithms more efficiently than general-purpose CPUs, enabling faster training and inference for deep learning models. Common examples of AI accelerators include GPUs, TPUs, FPGAs, and dedicated AI chips. These technologies are widely used in data centers, edge devices, and consumer electronics to support applications like image recognition, natural language processing, and autonomous vehicles.