China-American Semiconductor Association holds annual meeting on October 19th to democratize AI

The Chinese American Semiconductor Professionals Association (CASPA) is gearing up for its 2024 Annual Conference and Gala, happening on October 19 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. This year’s theme, “Democratizing Artificial Intelligence: How the Semiconductor Industry Can Leverage AI as a Universal Tool,” is expected to attract key players from the semiconductor and AI sectors, along with top executives from leading tech companies. This event is shaping up to be one of the most significant gatherings in the tech world this year.

The conference will hone in on the critical intersection of artificial intelligence and semiconductor technology, examining how the semiconductor industry can foster further AI innovation. Attendees can look forward to insights from industry leaders, including Richard Ho, Hardware Lead at OpenAI; Jason Cong, a Professor of Computer Science at UCLA; and Will Abbey, Executive Vice President of ARM.

A major focus of the discussions will be the role of semiconductor technology in integrating AI into everyday life. Richard Ho is set to delve into the essential collaboration between hardware and algorithms, elaborating on how this relationship fuels advancements in AI. He will address the impact of high-performance computing hardware on the efficiency and capabilities of machine learning models and discuss how OpenAI is driving the broader adoption of AI through effective hardware optimization in real-world applications.

On the other hand, Jason Cong will explore the future of AI applications through customizable computing architectures. His research has revealed that tailored hardware solutions can lead to significant gains in performance, particularly when tackling complex data and large-scale projects. In his presentation, he will highlight recent advancements ranging from FPGA to quantum computing, illustrating how these innovations are set to revolutionize the AI landscape.