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Graphical Processing Unit (gpu)

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A specialized chip capable of highly parallel processing. GPUs are well-suited for running machine learning and deep learning algorithms. GPUs were first developed for efficient parallel processing of arrays of values used in computer graphics. Modern-day GPUs are designed to be optimized for machine learning.

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Any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means
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National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: The Final Report1 senseview framework →
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A specialized chip capable of highly parallel processing. GPUs are well-suited for running machine learning and deep learning algorithms. GPUs were first developed for efficient parallel processing of arrays of values used in computer graphics. Modern-day GPUs are designed to be optimized for machine learning.

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