Arm Viewpoints: SpiNNaker 2: Building a Brain with 10 Million CPUs

In this Arm Viewpoints podcast, Silvius Rus, VP of Software at Wayve and Suraj Gajendra, VP Product and Solutions, Automotive Line of Business, Arm, discuss the current landscape and future of autonomous driving. They discuss: Autonomous driving and the role of AI in the car today. The technology behind autonomous driving, from hardware to software; and The next stage of autonomous driving and role of end-to-end AI.

In this episode of the Arm Viewpoints podcast, host Brian Fuller speaks with Julien Simon, Chief Evangelist at Arcee AI, about the evolution of small language models and the significance of CPU-based AI inference. They discuss Arcee AI's journey, the advantages of small models over large ones, the importance of inference, and the innovative techniques like quantization that enable efficient performance. Julian emphasizes the need for businesses to focus on cost performance and the future of AI as a collection of microservices that can be tailored to specific needs.

NVIDIA's Ian Finder and Arm's Robbie Williamson discuss how their groundbreaking partnership is delivering 2x performance per watt with seamless software compatibility. Discover how Grace Superchip architectures are blurring the lines between CPU and GPU workloads, bringing unprecedented efficiency to AI and analytics. Essential listening for anyone planning their next-gen data center strategy.

Alphawave is revolutionizing semiconductor design through chiplet technology, Arm partnership and innovative approaches to 6G and AI integration. Alphawave SVP and GM of Custom Silicon and IP Mohit Gupt discusses his company's journey from IP provider to semiconductor innovator and his vision for the industry's future.

In this episode, host Brian Fuller interviews Jeff Wittich, Chief Product Officer at Ampere Computing. Ampere, founded in 2018, has revolutionized data center computing with its ARM-based processors. Together, they dive into the challenges of modern computing, the role of generative AI, and the company’s strategies to redefine performance and efficiency in data centers and edge environments.

In this episode of Arm Viewpoints, host Brian Fuller chats with SpaceTech CEO Sean Ding about the transformative role of Edge AI in smart buildings. Sean shares insights from his journey at Intel, Huawei and Alibaba, leading to his work at Vanke’s SpaceTech, where he’s driving the digitization of 1 billion square meters of real estate in China (four times the size of Washington, D.C.). They discuss the integration of Arm-based edge servers, AI for energy efficiency and the future of smart building technology. Tune in to explore how innovation is reshaping property management and advancing green building initiatives.

In this episode of the Arm Viewpoints podcast, Brian Fuller and the Arm content team speak with Matt Griffin, founder of the 311 Institute, about the future of technology and the role of AI in various sectors. They discuss the technological surprises expected in 2025, the acceleration of innovation through AI, the emergence of agentic AI, and the implications for data centers and power demands. The conversation also touches on China's AI strategy, the future of augmented and virtual reality, and the security challenges posed by interconnected devices. Finally, they explore the transformative role of AI in healthcare and its potential to revolutionize the industry.

Cloud users and developers continue to seek out efficient and scalable compute solutions, and for modern cloud-native applications, including the growing demand for AI. Microsoft has been at the forefront, offering innovative system to software optimization across this Azure platform. Today, we're going to discuss a major milestone in Arm and Microsoft's journey: The general availability of Azure Virtual Machines powered by the Arm Neoverse Compute Subsystem-based Azure Cobalt 100 processor. In this episode, we talk about - The general availability of Cobalt 100-based virtual machines and their impressive performance gains - How these new VMs deliver up to 50 percent better price performance compared to previous generation Azure Arm-based VMs - Microsoft's strategic drive toward Azure - The benefits for organizations seeking more efficient and sustainable cloud computing solutions and more.

In this Arm Viewpoints podcast, Geof welcomes Paul Williamson, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the IoT line of business at Arm, for a discussion on the Internet of Things (IoT) and its impact on technology and innovation. They cover a range of topics, including the evolution of IoT, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge, growth opportunities in IoT deployment, the importance of standards, and Arm's contributions to the IoT and AI landscape. The conversation explores how IoT is transforming various sectors, from smart homes to smart cities, and how Arm is working to make AI accessible across a wide range of devices. The podcast emphasizes the potential of IoT and AI to shape a more connected and intelligent world.

Hosted by Geof Wheelwright, this Arm Viewpoints episode goes deep with Professor Steve Furber and Professor Christian Mayr, to learn more about the SpiNNaker projects, spiking neural networks and what the future holds for this AI technology.