Tesla plans to intensify advancements in artificial intelligence, as the company intends to spend $500 million to create its new giant computer from the Dojo series, which relies on AI-powered graphics processing units from Nvidia.
Dojo is a massive computer owned by the electric car manufacturer. It is specifically developed for machine learning using AI technology and is trained through specially prepared videos utilizing data provided from the company’s vehicle fleet.
The giant computer aims primarily to achieve the goal of providing fully self-driving vehicles, which is a fundamental element in Tesla’s success.
The company requires a high level of computing technology to develop AI and its capability to drive autonomous vehicles routinely.
Last year, the company released its first giant computer known as Dojo ExaPod, despite facing several challenges.
Dojo ExaPod provides the opportunity to access 1.1 exaflops of advanced computing power for AI tasks.
Elon Musk never intends to stop at this point, but seeks to achieve great ambitions.
The billionaire reported that Tesla is planning to spend a huge amount of money on the new giant computer belonging to the Dojo category.
Musk explained that this figure may allow the purchase of about 10,000 AI graphics processing units of the H100 type manufactured by Nvidia.
Tesla plans to spend a much larger amount than that, and the total could potentially reach billions of dollars in the future.
Nvidia will not receive the full amount; it is expected that AMD will also get a portion of the allocated spending.
In response to a user, Musk confirmed that Tesla intends to also use AMD chips, without specifying a particular type. These chips may be part of the Instinct MI300 lineup or perhaps the MI300X.
Last year, AMD managed to narrow the gap with Nvidia in terms of performance, industry interests, and even supply. AMD introduced the Instinct MI300 lineup, which can run AI programs at the same speed as its competitors.
As we enter 2024, the AI markets are dynamically shifting, with indications pointing to accelerated market growth due to ongoing developments.
Last year, Tesla acquired 15,000 H100 graphics processing units, indicating an acceleration in its efforts in the field of AI in collaboration with Nvidia.