AMD is strengthening its AI portfolio with the smart acquisition of the team behind Untether AI, a startup famed for its efficient and speedy AI chips. Founded in Toronto in 2018, Untether AI quickly carved out a niche by developing inference chips that promise both higher speeds and lower power consumption than many competitors.
This move comes on the heels of AMD’s acquisition of Brium, an AI software optimisation platform, signalling a clear commitment to expanding its role in the AI arena. While the financial details remain under wraps, Untether AI’s robust backing — over $150 million from investors including Intel Capital and Radical Ventures — underscores the market’s faith in their innovative approach.
If you’ve ever faced the challenge of balancing performance with energy efficiency in tech, you’ll appreciate AMD’s targeted strategy here. As TechCrunch awaits further insights from AMD on its future plans, it’s worth keeping an eye on how this acquisition might reshape the competitive landscape in AI hardware.
