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TPU

Tensor processing unit; Google's custom AI accelerator, used to train and serve Gemini.

TPUs are an alternative to GPUs designed specifically for the matrix maths of neural networks. They are available to customers through Google Cloud.

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What does TPU mean?

Tensor processing unit; Google's custom AI accelerator, used to train and serve Gemini. TPUs are an alternative to GPUs designed specifically for the matrix maths of neural networks. They are available to customers through Google Cloud.