With the Nervana processor Intel aims to conquer AI Mirror Review

Intel has a reputation of making fast chips, but none are very efficient at the most trending thing in computing right now – Artificial intelligence (AI). Deep-learning apps compatible with computer vision, voice recognition and other tasks most of the times need to run matrix calculations on gigantic arrays -- something that doesn't suit general-purpose Core or Xeon chips. However, with the purchase of deep learning chipmaker Nervana, Intel will ship its first purpose-built AI chips, by the end of 2017. Brian Krzanich, Intel CEO during his keynote speech at WSJDLive shared that close collaboration with Facebook and their technical insights have enable them to bring this new generation of AI hardware, the Nervana Neural Processor family (NNP), to market. Along with social media, Intel is targeting other applications such as weather, automotive, and healthcare.