New Matrix Multiplication Method Promises Major Speed Boost for AI
• Computer scientists discovered new matrix multiplication method that is faster than ever before, leading to biggest efficiency gains in over a decade.
• New technique reduces computational complexity, bringing it closer to theoretical minimum number of operations needed.
• Builds on previous "laser method" by fixing inefficiency in way it discarded useful data blocks.
• For AI models, faster matrix math could accelerate training times and enable more complex models.
• Exact impact depends on system architecture, but efficiency gains could make AI faster, more accessible, and lower environmental impact.