Anthropic Eyes Fractile Inference Chips as Nvidia Alternative
Anthropic is in early talks to buy AI inference chips from UK startup Fractile once the chips are ready next year, a potential deal that would widen its hardware options and reduce reliance on Nvidia. The discussions involve Fractile's DRAM-less inference chips.
Fractile's SRAM-based architecture is designed to reduce the need for expensive memory during periods of high prices and shortages. The startup is also using the prospective Anthropic relationship in a fundraising pitch as it seeks $100 million from investors.
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@kimmonismusAnthropic is talking to a small UK chip startup called Fractile about buying their inference chips once they're ready next year, basically another move to stop being so dependent on Nvidia. What's really interesting is that Fractile is us
@nafty1115Anthropic in early talks to buy DRAM-less AI inference chips from UK startup — Fractile's SRAM architecture reduces need for pricey memory during extreme pricing and shortage crunch