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Google's TurboQuant can dramatically reduce AI memory usage.
TurboQuant is a response to the spiraling cost of AI.
A positive outcome is making AI more accessible by lowering inference costs.
With the cost of artificial intelligence skyrocketing thanks to soaring prices for computer components such as memory, Google last week responded with a proposed technical innovation called TurboQuant.
TurboQuant, which Google researchers discussed in a blog post, is another DeepSeek AI moment, a profound attempt to reduce the cost of AI. It could have a lasting benefit by reducing AI's memory usage, making models much more efficient.
Also: What is DeepSeek AI? Is it safe? Here's everything you need to know
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