How Two Harvard Dropouts Are Taking on Nvidia with a Chip That Could Change AI Forever

The entire future of technology is going to be shaped by whether the infrastructure can handle the scale.
In a world dominated by tech giants like Nvidia, a daring startup founded by two Harvard dropouts is making waves with a bold bet on specialized AI chips. Etched AI, a company that barely existed two years ago, has already attracted the attention of top investors and tech enthusiasts, thanks to its groundbreaking approach to AI chip development. But this isn’t just another chip startup—it’s a David vs. Goliath story, with Etched AI hoping to redefine the future of artificial intelligence. From Harvard Dropouts to AI Chips Founded in 2022 by Gavin Uberti and Chris Zhu, Etched AI was born out of a realization that the world was on the verge of a new AI era. Both co-founders were Harvard students at the time, working summer internships that sparked their interest in chip developme
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Anshika Mathews
Anshika is the Senior Content Strategist for AIM Research. She holds a keen interest in technology and related policy-making and its impact on society. She can be reached at anshika.mathews@aimresearch.co
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