GPUaaS makes expensive piece of computing tech available to the wider world

Krutrim, the homegrown artificial intelligence startup, early in May introduced  graphics processing unit as a-service (GPUaaS) for enterprises and developers to train their AI systems.

A GPU is a specialised computer chip that renders graphics and images by performing rapid mathematical calculations needed in AI processing. Demand for GPUaaS is expected to grow manifold as startups offer generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) — the core software of AI – products. 

GPUaaS lets businesses use the expensive chips as needed, paying only for what they use. It is a flexible solution to avail of GPU and economical because businesses can avoid investing in hardware. 

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First Published: May 12 2024 | 9:35 PM IST