Intel Innovation 2023: insights from the conference

The Intel Innovation 2023 that took place in San Jose, California, between 19 and 20 September, was a one-of-a-kind conference packed with knowledge and industry leaders.

Of course, CodiLime was there, represented by Krzysztof Wróbel, Director of Engineering and Tomasz Mika, business development manager.

Let's dive into their insights about the hottest trends highlighted during the Intel Innovation 2023 conference.

AI: the new frontier

During the keynote speech, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger discussed the future of AI. He sees AI as a "generational shift" and the company is pulling out all the stops to capitalize on AI opportunities in PCs, the cloud, and at the edge. The sheer scope of AI applications discussed, from improved human senses to localized AI processing, shows a future deeply integrated with AI.

Chips: the heart of the machine

• Core Ultra ‘Meteor Lake’ CPUs: Coming this December, these CPUs will debut an integrated neural processing unit for energy-efficient AI acceleration.
• 5th-Gen Intel Xeon Scalable: Also hitting the market in December, expect performance boosts and faster memory.
• Lunar Lake and Panther Lake: Keep an eye out for these next-gen CPUs, for release in 2024 and 2025.
• Monster 288-core Xeon CPU: This one's set to make waves next year. Get ready!

Siliconomy: the digital economy's new fuel

Pat Gelsinger also introduced the concept of "Siliconomy," highlighting silicon's emerging role in driving the global economy. With a 15x increase in connected devices expected in the next decade, Intel aims to be the foundation for software innovations.

Security: a paradigm shift

Intel is taking data security to the next level with fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), allowing for the processing of encrypted data without ever decrypting it. New attestation services under Intel® Trust Authority are also on the way.

Partnerships and ecosystems

Intel is not going it alone; they're forming key collaborations with Red Hat, Canonical, Ubuntu, and SUSE. These partnerships aim to optimize enterprise software releases for Intel architectures, ensuring that developers have the tools they need to excel. Being a part of the Linux Foundation's Unified Acceleration Foundation also underscores Intel's commitment to cross-platform development.

Supercomputing: go big or go home

Intel is planning an AI supercomputer that will be among the world's largest, powered by Xeon Scalable processors and 4,000 Gaudi2 deep learning processors. Stability AI will be the anchor customer.

Developer-focused tools

• Intel Developer Cloud: A versatile platform for testing and deploying AI and high-performance computing apps.
• Project Strata: Coming in 2024, this commercial software platform aims to revolutionize edge infrastructure.

Startup spotlight: Deep Render

The winner of this year's Intel Ignite innovation contest, Deep Render is working on AI-driven compression technology with huge implications for media and data centers.

Final takeaway

Intel is shaping up to be a powerhouse in secure, accessible AI technologies. Their holistic approach, covering everything from data centers to edge devices and client PCs, impresses.

We can't wait to see where this all leads!