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Da Vinci — A scalable architecture for neural network computing (updated v6)

2/3/2021

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The updated version of this presentation provides the detailed descriptions of two more projects:
  • Object detection
  • Body pose detection
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Da Vinci — A scalable architecture for neural network computing (updated v5)

13/1/2021

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The updated version of this presentation provides the following changes:

  • Additional application scenarios for artificial intelligence (upscaling and colourisation for video footage)
  • Information on our chip enablement layer and used computing language
  • Detailed instructions on how to prepare the development environment, the SD card image and the installation of third-party packages
  • Detailed description to create the first project: Colourful Image Colourisation
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Da Vinci — A scalable architecture for neural network computing (updated v4)

4/11/2020

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The updated version of this presentation provides the following changes:
  • Additional background information in the introduction section 
  • Shows comparisons of different processors for AI 
  • Describes how AI processor architectures will shift in the future
  • Describes the basic principles of Convolutional Neural Networks
  • Shows the advantages of our special compute units for AI
  • Shows Mind Studio in more detail
  • Shows an excerpt of listed models of our Model Zoo
  • Advises on how to start with our Atlas 200 DK developer board
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Artificial intelligence that can write almost anything

30/9/2020

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GPT-3 is an autoregressive language model that uses deep learning to produce human-like text. The following blog post gives an idea of the quality of this AI model. It is scary and fascinating at the same time, especially when you consider "fake news". Please note that the bold marked text is the input. The rest is the automatically generated text.

To read the full blog post, click here.
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Book on AI applications using our Ascend chip

26/8/2020

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Elsevier released the English version of the book Ascend AI Processor Architecture and Programming: Principles and Applications of CANN.
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The book gives an in-depth description of artificial intelligence applications by using our Ascend chip and analyses the unique performance attributes of this processor. It also introduces theoretical aspects of artificial intelligence, describes the hardware and software architecture; and all related tools to program the technology. The book concludes with detailed case studies on data and algorithms for artificial intelligence. Enjoy!

Please use the following link to buy the book: http://shrnk.cc/ea922
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The king is dead, long live the king! ... or key takeaways from the 55th TOP500 list

22/6/2020

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The new TOP500 list of the fastest supercomputer was announced. I expected many things, but also have to admin that some things came as a surprise. Congratulation to Fujitsu, the entire Riken team and Japan to push an Arm-based system to the pole position of the new TOP500 list.
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My key takeaways are:
  • The first supercomputer, which can already be called an exascale system, does not come from China or the USA. It is from Japan and used the Arm architecture!
  • The Japanese supercomputer tops the new 55th TOP500 list of supercomputers with 415 PFLOPS by using Arm-based processor.
  • The Japanese supercomputer is so powerful that it also scored number 1 on the HPCG and HPL-AI list.
  • The application requirements of OpenFoam, SPECFEM3D and WRF influence the design of the Japanese supercomputer strongly.
  • The company "Preferred Networks" has developed a highly efficient matrix accelerator (MAU), which reaches 21.1 GFLOPS/Watt by using PCIe adapters combines with low-power Intel Xeon CPUs. This system leads to the number 1 position on the Green 500 list, just ahead of NVIDIA.
  • China has with 226 by far the most systems in the new list, ahead of the USA with 114 and Japan with 29. France follows this with 19, Germany with 16 and the Netherlands with 15.
  • In terms of performance, the USA continues to lead with 639 PFLOPS, followed by China with 566 PFLOPS and Japan with 528 PFLOPS.
  • Among manufacturers, Chinese vendors are dominating. Lenovo has 180 systems, Sugon has 68 systems, and Inspur has 64 systems.
  • Overall, the total performance of the list has increased significantly by 35 per cent to 2.22 EFLOPS—previously it was only 5.5 per cent increase.
  • China continues to have a significant footprint in commercial systems on the new TOP500 list, which is 78% of commercial systems that represents 52% of the performance of all commercial systems.
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Da Vinci — A scalable architecture for neural network computing (updated v3)

10/5/2020

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The updated version of this presentation provides additional information on the applicability of artificial intelligence in modern medicine, shows more insights into the end-to-end life cycle of AI implementations in projects and gives more details of our software stack.
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Intelligent collaboration with the HUAWEI IdeaHub series

14/4/2020

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Last month we announced the IdeaHub series, which refines video conferencing by using our Ascend and Kunpeng processors. The goal is to created digital workspaces with a full set of collaboration endpoints. These endpoints act as interactive whiteboards, providing professional video conferencing and are connected to a prosperous cloud ecosystem. The interactive whiteboards provide 12 linear microphone arrays and support video recording with 60 fps.
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Da Vinci — A scalable architecture for neural network computing

27/3/2020

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In this presentation, I give an introduction into microprocessor trends, describe two distinct eras of computing usage in training AI systems and show the wide variety of computing architectures in computer science. I also describe our advanced computing and artificial intelligence product portfolio, which focuses on innovation, continuous dedication and backward compatibility. The central part of this talk is insights into our Da Vinci architecture, descriptions of all building block, the core architecture and its micro-architectural configurations. Last, I show the process of how we execute artificial intelligence projects and the challenges which are still ahead of us.
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New flagship smartphones, an elegant speaker, smart watches and eyewear

26/3/2020

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​Today we announced terrific new products. Our new flagship smartphone delivers an outstanding photography experience by using the worlds first multi-reflection super periscope telephoto, 10x long-range optical zoom, 100x max and an ultra vision Leica Penta camera system. We also incorporate "Hey Celia", a new virtual private assistant that supports you in your daily life.

The HUAWEI Sound X speaker, with its refined and elegant design, delivers a visible stunning shaking bass and 360 degrees surround sound with six of full-range speakers.

The HUAWEI Watch GT2 products appear in new designs and editions.

Finally, our HUAWEI Eyewear combines leading technology with fashion.

Step into new products and rewatch our live stream.
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