The Shape of Compute (Chris Lattner of Modular)
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In this episode of Latent Space, Chris Lattner from Modular discusses their innovative approach to challenging the dominance of CUDA and matching NVIDIA’s performance with AMD. The conversation covers Modular’s R&D phase, developments in CPU and GPU optimization, and introduces their inference framework, MAX, and the Mojo programming language. Lattner shares insights on open-source contributions, Modular’s unique business model, and engages in personal reflections on leadership, work-life balance, and the use of AI coding tools. The episode delves into hiring practices and community engagement, providing a comprehensive view of the current landscape in artificial intelligence and computational performance.