At CES 2018, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich emphasized the significance of Artificial Intelligence and quantum computing.
Intel has made a series of exciting announcements at CES 2018, showcasing its focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and computing advancements. The tech giant's CEO, Brian Krzanich, delivered a keynote address, highlighting the significant role data will play in introducing social and economic changes.
One of the most anticipated announcements was Intel's partnership with the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 to enable the largest scale virtual reality event to date using Intel True VR technology. This groundbreaking collaboration will result in the first-ever live virtual reality broadcast of the Olympic Winter Games, available in the U.S. via a forthcoming NBC Sports VR app.
In addition, Intel Studios, a new studio dedicated to large-scale, volumetric content production, has been unveiled. Paramount Pictures will be the first major Hollywood studio to explore this innovative technology.
Intel is also making strides in the automotive industry. The tech company has developed a new automated driving platform that combines Intel Atom processors with Mobileye EyeQ5 chips. This platform will be used in various vehicles this year, including those from BMW, Nissan, and Volkswagen.
BMW, Nissan, and Volkswagen are moving their Mobileye-based mapping designs from concept to actual deployments, with Intel's Mobileye Road Experience Management (REM) technology being integrated into 2 million vehicles this year. SAIC Motor, a significant player in the Chinese automotive market, will also develop Level 3, 4, and 5 cars in China based on Mobileye technology. Level 4 vehicles can drive themselves almost exclusively without any human interaction, and Level 5 vehicles can drive themselves without human interaction on any road.
Intel is also sharing its research with partners. The name of the research prototype chip that Intel shared with its research partners in 2018 is "Loihi." This neuromorphic research prototype chip is now fully functioning and will be shared with research partners this year. Intel has also shipped its first 49-qubit quantum computing test chip - Tangle Lake - to research partner QuTech.
Lastly, Intel is partnering with Ferrari North America to bring AI to the Ferrari Challenge North America Series. The broadcast will use Intel Xeon processors and the neonTM framework for deep learning.
These announcements demonstrate Intel's commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology in various industries, from sports and entertainment to automobiles and advanced computing. As we move forward, it's clear that Intel is at the forefront of these advancements, shaping the future of AI and virtual reality.
