At the recent Intel® Liftoff Days Hackathon, Intel Software Developer, Alex Sin hosted an engaging workshop designed to help startups enhance their AI capabilities. The session focused on fine-tuning and deploying Generative AI models with Intel® Gaudi® using Optimum Habana and the GPU Migration Toolkit. Let’s take a closer look at the highlights and practical insights shared during this valuable session.
One of the standout benefits of Intel® Gaudi® is its cost-effectiveness. Alex explained how startups can achieve up to 4x cost savings compared to traditional GPUs while maintaining high performance. Startups like Pixel ML, emphasized how reducing costs for video processing workloads is a game-changer for scaling their operations.
The GPU Migration Toolkit was presented to be a powerful solution for startups transitioning from GPUs to Gaudi. Alex demonstrated how it minimizes the need for complex code changes, making the migration process straightforward.
Tebogo Mohlahlana, founder of Reama AI, shared how this toolkit simplified scaling their automated document management system without requiring a major infrastructure overhaul. Handling complex multimodal AI models is no small feat, but the workshop showcased how Gaudi’s high throughput and low latency make it more than capable.
For startups working with large language models (LLMs), Optimum Habana’s integration with Hugging Face significantly alters the situation. It not only speeds up fine-tuning but also makes the process more efficient. Dr. Harsh Verma of People Sense AI highlighted how this tool could enhance the speed and accuracy of their public transportation occupancy prediction models.
For those who couldn’t attend, there are resources to explore how Intel® Gaudi® 's ecosystem can help startups build cost-efficient, scalable, and reliable AI solutions.
If you're an early-stage AI startup, Intel® Liftoff® provides the necessary tools, mentorship and community to help you succeed. Learn more about the program and how to get involved by visiting the Intel® Liftoff® website.
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Intel® Gaudi® Al Accelerators - Specialized AI processors designed for deep learning training and inference workloads. Developed by Habana Labs (an Intel company), they are optimized for scalability and performance
As a Software Tools Ecosystem Specialist at Intel, I’ve had the privilege of working on the dynamic GenAI initiative. My focus is on driving engagement with the software developer audience. I'm a proud team member of the Intel® Liftoff for Startups and the Developer Engagement, Relations, and Studio team.