AWS Invests $110M to Attract AI Researchers with Trainium

Nov 12, 2024, 02:02 PM

Amazon, through its AWS division, is making a significant investment to attract AI researchers by offering $110 million in grants and credits. This initiative, part of the 'Build on Trainium' program, aims to support generative AI research at universities. As part of the program, Amazon will provide 40,000 Trainium chips to researchers in academia. The move, reported by TechCrunch, is seen as an effort to bolster AI advancements and strengthen ties with the academic community.