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Chapter 34 Build your own ecology

"Why do I think you are just looking forward to this day?" Zhang Jian looked at Ji Hong who was smiling but not smiling, and his tone of voice was filled with resentment.

"Mr. Zhang, to be honest, doesn't it feel uncomfortable to be dependent on others? Moreover, Moore Technology uses NVIDIA's CUDA ecosystem in a compatible way, but the efficiency is not satisfactory and the performance loss is also huge, right?"

Ji Hong became serious: "If you ask me, it would be better to just cut it off and build an ecology that truly belongs to us."

"What you are talking about is lightweight. CUDA was launched by NVIDIA as early as 2007. It took more than ten or nearly twenty years of optimization and iteration to reach the current level. Is it something we can do if we want to?

"It is true that the concept of CUDA is not complicated. It is essentially a simple API interface for GPU programming services that helps developers build their own applications.

“Even the internal computing architecture, in the eyes of insiders, the concept is almost transparent.

"For example, AMD's so-called HIP provides a programming interface similar to CUDA. Even the syntax and programming model are exactly the same as CUDA.

"But what is the effect? ​​A huge amount of people and funds have been invested, but the competitiveness is still not good. Besides, we have used it before, so we didn't pay attention to it."

"Actually, I just want to save costs."

Ji Hong finally understood. Nvidia had let us use it before, and we didn't have more resources or energy to do this, so we just made do with it. He went on to say:

"I can understand it, after all, your goal at that time was to live for ten years, and your relationship with NVIDIA was also good, so you didn't have to worry too much about licensing issues."

"But, things are different now." Ji Hong emphasized after a pause.

Zhang Jianxin said, "Of course it's different from the past. In the past, our goal was just to stay alive, but now Nvidia is jumping on its feet:

"The main thing is [AI-based GPU smart scheduling] on your side. The training card should also be used, right?
“CUDA is just a GPU programming interface that is open to the outside world with the stream processing core as a unit.

"At this time, if we start a new one and completely use this concept, it actually doesn't make much sense, and our competitiveness is still limited. AMD has already given us a prototype. After all, the CUDA ecosystem has already been formed and is very complete. It will be difficult for latecomers to Go challenge it.”

"You want to ask if the concept of GPU smart scheduling can be integrated into our general computing architecture, right?" Ji Hong affirmed: "That must be possible!"

Zhang Jian couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth again. It's certainly a good thing, but do I have to cut my flesh again?
"We can actually start from the intelligent computing center. The intelligent computing center is relatively large, and now it starts with a thousand cards.

“This involves not only stream processing units, but also the issue of how to utilize and allocate kilocalories of computing power to maximize efficiency.

"Using our AI core capabilities for intelligent monitoring and comprehensive computing power allocation, coupled with the GPU computing architecture based on AI scheduling, you can think about the efficiency!"

Zhang Jian's mouth twitched even more, and he thought to himself: I don't want to hear your predictions, I just want to hear how much money you want from me!
"Then, how do we cooperate?"

Although he knew he couldn't rush, looking at Ji Hong who was as steady as a rock, Zhang Jian decided to speak first.

“Then how about we start from the Qianka Intelligent Computing Center of Hezhou University?
“Let’s create a model first. Once we have a benchmark, the follow-up work will be simple. The demand for the National Intelligent Computing Center is very great, and the orders are just rolling in!”

Hearing what Ji Hong said, Zhang Jian lamented in his heart, he was really planning on this.

He himself had actually been mentally prepared for this for a long time. Hezhou University was even happy to see the participation of Juan Er Intelligent Technology, and the person in charge, Professor Zhang Mingzhen, highly praised them and mentioned it several times.

The cooperation between the two parties turned into a gathering of three parties. Zhang Jian had already considered this issue before coming to Ji Hong. The advantages must definitely outweigh the disadvantages. If we really want to set a benchmark, the domestic intelligent computing center will only sell hardware. , Moore Technology can make a lot of money.

However, the technical standards of the core system...

Zhang Jian lamented in his heart and silently shed tears without core key technologies...

He even thought of Selis for a moment. Did he sell his soul?

"Survive first, and when you make money this time, you will definitely increase your investment in research and development and master the core technology!"

Zhang Jian also made great ambitions in his heart, and he must earn his status back next time!
...Three days later.

Hezhou University·Moore Technology·Juaner Intelligence - a purely domestic 1,000-card, 100-billion large model intelligent computing center project was launched, and the three parties officially signed a contract.

When he first met Professor Miao Wenlu when buying a house, he thought of Professor Zhang Mingzhen and this project, and Ji Hong wanted to do it.

But at that time, the company had just been established, and the business license had not even been obtained. I could only think about it and see if I had the opportunity to participate.

For this reason, Ji Hong made a lot of preparations, including Professor Zhang Mingzhen's side, and also using technology to catch Moore Technology's fish.

Now I really got my wish, the effect far exceeded expectations, and even the dominance of software and system architecture fell from Moore Technology into my own hands.

"When I first heard about you, I was very curious about what kind of person could come up with something like 'Cyber ​​Girlfriend'.

“The first time I met you gave me the answer, and I knew at that time that our project depended on you.

"Now, I'm looking forward to what heights Juaner smart technology can take this center to."

Professor Zhang Mingzhen spoke highly of Jihonghe Juaner Intelligent Technology.

"Industry benchmark."

Ji Hong didn't talk nonsense and directly shouted out his goal.

If it was about the performance of a single card, then he really didn't dare to say that. After all, the manufacturing process was backward and production was limited, making it very difficult.

But for something of this scale, scheduling and optimization are more important than single-card performance, and this is our strength.

"I remember, if I can't do it then I won't give you the final payment!" Professor Zhang Mingzhen joked with Ji Hong, and then said:

"The school's goal is actually very simple. When Nvidia's solutions are limited and cannot be implemented, to solve the problem of whether or not, to put it bluntly, it just needs to be usable. There is nothing to say about this. I believe you, there is absolutely no possibility that it cannot be achieved. .

“But personally, as the person in charge, I hope it can not only be used, but also be easy to use and play a greater role.

“It would be even more perfect if we could combine the function of colleges and universities to cultivate talents to create AI applications that meet the characteristics of higher education.

"Of course, this is just my personal idea. If you agree with it, we can discuss it together later."

"Well, it is indeed very promising. Let's put it together later."

Ji Hong nodded. After hearing Zhang Mingzhen's words, he immediately thought:

If we can really build a university version of an intelligent computing center that can play a constructive role in talent training, then this market segment is not small and it is really worth considering.

……

"Your Aunt Miao's paper is about to be finished, and she has been thinking about chatting with you again. I know you are busy during this period, so I didn't bother you. I'll go sit at home when I'm done."

When everything was settled, the two of them came out together. Professor Zhang Mingzhen patted Ji Hong on the shoulder like an elder to show that this was a private invitation.

"Okay, after I finish this period, I will definitely come to visit you!"

Since moving, Ji Hong has not seen Professor Miao Wenlu again, especially when he got +1 for AI Sociology Inspiration last time, he also compiled some relevant information, so he really should go and have a walk around and communicate.

"Okay, waiting for you!"

(End of this chapter)