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May 31, 2024 · Artificial Intelligence

How Multi‑Chip Heterogeneous Clusters Power Next‑Gen Large Model Training

Using a martial‑arts analogy, the article explains why training massive AI models now requires thousands of GPUs or mixed‑chip clusters, outlines three key steps—inter‑connect, distributed parallel strategies, and accelerator acceleration—and shows how Baidu’s Baige platform achieves near‑full efficiency across GPU, Kunlun and Ascend chips.