Tech Explained: Here’s a simplified explanation of the latest technology update around Tech Explained: India wants 200,000 GPUs in the government’s AI arsenal in Simple Termsand what it means for users..
The government currently has 38,000 GPUs which it rents out to data centers, as part of the state-funded AI Mission launched in March 2024.
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What is a GPU?
It stands for Graphics Processing Unit, a specialised electronic circuit designed for parallel processing, unlike a central processing unit (CPU) found in computers. The expanded computing capacity makes GPUs ideal for 3D rendering, video editing, gaming, and training AI models.
How many GPUs does India have?
As part of the 23-month-old state-funded AI Mission, the government of India has accumulated over 38,000 GPUs, which it rents to data centres at a subsidised rate, sometimes as low as ₹65 per hour.
Earlier this month, Vaishnaw announced his intent to add 20,000 more GPUs in a few weeks. The computing capacity would have to increase over fourfold to reach the goal of 200,000, which he revealed today.
The article will be updated with more details.