Aethir, a decentralized GPU cloud computing network, has partnered with the Filecoin Foundation to address the issue of GPU scarcity in the artificial intelligence and Web3 sectors.
GPU Shortage
The partnership between Aethir and Filecoin was revealed at the FIL Singapore event. They plan to offer GPU leasing services integrated with Filecoin’s decentralized storage network. Mark Rydon, the chief strategy officer and co-founder at Aethir, explained that traditional systems can no longer keep up with computational and storage demands.
Challenges to Cloud Computing
Decentralized GPU cloud computing faces multiple substantial challenges, particularly the global shortage and inefficient use of GPUs. Rydon emphasized that ensuring that compute power and data storage remain balanced and decentralized is critical to avoiding central points of failure. To address these challenges, the partnership focuses on AI-driven data security, using AI and node-focused data like TensorOpera Fox-1 stored using Filecoin’s network.
Aethir Decentralized Cloud Launch
In June, Aethir launched its decentralized cloud compute network on the Ethereum mainnet, enabling idle GPU resources to be contributed to the GPU-as-a-service network. This allowed high-quality enterprises to contribute their resources to increase access to the current supply of GPUs. Developers and enterprises can rent compute resources from Aethir’s network of providers to support AI model training or digital content rendering at scale.
The collaboration between Aethir and Filecoin aims to address the critical issue of GPU scarcity in the AI and Web3 sectors. Their joint efforts will help balance compute power and data storage, contributing to the sustainable development of decentralized technologies.
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