GPUs sell for tens of thousands of dollars, and GPU-maker Nvidia is worth over $2 trillion. But what is a GPU, exactly, and why is it special?

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Discover the power and importance of GPUs in the AI boom, their differences from CPUs, and the potential of specialized chips in the future.

What Is a GPU? The Chips Powering the AI Boom, and Why They’re Worth Trillions