Cambridge researchers develop neuromorphic chip material to cut AI energy consumption
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Researchers at the University of Cambridge are developing a brain-inspired neuromorphic computing material that could dramatically reduce the energy consumption of AI systems. Unlike conventional hardware that separates memory from processing—requiring energy-intensive data shuttling—this new approach stores and processes information in the same place, mimicking the human brain's efficiency. The innovation addresses the growing energy strain as AI becomes more integrated into daily life.
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· 4 pulledMuch of today's AI runs on conventional computer hardware that separates memory from processing.
That repeated shuttling uses a lot of energy, especially when systems are processing huge amounts of data.
The Cambridge team is working on an alternative known as neuromorphic computing.
The idea is to build hardware that behaves more like the brain, where information can be stored and processed in the same place.
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