Intel CEO-Backed Startup Seeks Role as AI Chip Matchmaker

Gimlet, a startup backed by Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, is developing software that aims to become a "matchmaker" for AI workloads and hardware. The company's goal is to chop up AI tasks and distribute them to the most cost-effective chips, potentially reducing the overall cost of running AI models. The startup's technology is designed to analyze the specific requirements of an AI model and then allocate different parts of the model to the most suitable hardware, whether that's high-end GPUs, low-power edge devices, or a combination of various chip types. This approach could help organizations optimize their AI infrastructure and reduce their carbon footprint by using more energy-efficient hardware. Gimlet's platform is currently in the early stages of development, and the company is seeking partnerships with chip manufacturers and cloud providers to integrate its software into their offerings. The startup's success could have broader implications for the AI industry, as it aims to make AI more accessible and cost-effective for a wider range of businesses and applications.