AI Begins with Hardware: The Role of Semiconductor Chips in Artificial Intelligence

This seminar explores the critical role of semiconductor chips in powering modern Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. It introduces students to AI hardware technologies, including CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, and specialized AI accelerators, highlighting how integrated circuits enable machine learning, intelligent robotics, autonomous systems, and smart devices. The seminar will also expose participants to emerging trends in semiconductor technology, career opportunities in AI hardware and chip design, and the role of IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS) in advancing innovation and professional development.