BRN Discussion Ongoing

[MadMayHam | 合氣道]

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I've said it before, and I'll say it again... That lady in the ad looks a lot like my future wife (whom I've yet to meet)!

 

[7für7]

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But she said “something like a brainchip” not “something like brainchips akida” or at least “ something like BrainChip” this was also pointed out in the German forum. This could mean everything. This includes also Musks brainchip or other “brainchips” etc.
I'm not sure what to make of this. Do they have an intern who doesn't know the difference between BrainChip and "a brainchip"? This post is very suspicious! Or have they been hacked? It can't be that BrainChip itself misinterpreted something so blatantly, can it?

 

[Stable Genius]

This event in the next few days looks promising to promote us by the European Space Agency.

Laurent Hili on LinkedIn: ESA Morpheus workshop 6th and 7th of May 2024 (new visual…

ESA Morpheus workshop 6th and 7th of May 2024 (new visual identity) https://lnkd.in/dZD8BisT

www.linkedin.com

And the organiser of the event is Laurent Hili from the recent ESA Brainchip podcast who was keen on Akida!

 

[Frangipani]

But she said “something like a brainchip” not “something like brainchips akida” or at least “ something like BrainChip” this was also pointed out in the German forum. This could mean everything. This includes also Musks brainchip or other “brainchips” etc.
I'm not sure what to make of this. Do they have an intern who doesn't know the difference between BrainChip and "a brainchip"? This post is very suspicious! Or have they been hacked? It can't be that BrainChip itself misinterpreted something so blatantly, can it?

No, the post is not suspicious and no hackers are to blame - keep calm and have a Cupcake… (Oh wait, they don’t sell them, yet!)

It is a direct quote, taken from the CES 2024 BrainChip podcast with Sanyogita Shamsunder, Chief Product Officer at Meeami Technologies.

At 5:26 min, Nandan Nayampally asks her: “So having seen what BrainChip has done and what Meeami has seen in the context, how do you see this all fitting in?” She then replies, and at 6:42 min says “Something like a BrainChip is almost a requirement in terms of edge type of applications.”

True, Sanyogita Shamsunder should have correctly said “Something like an Akida chip….” oder “Something like BrainChip’s technology…”, but given the context of our company hosting the podcast as well as the question our (then) CMO had asked her, she was definitely not referring to a brain chip à la Musk’s Neuralink… I reckon it was just a slip of the tongue that happens in interviews, even though it could be argued that she used “brain chip” loosely to mean “neuromorphic chip”.

Note that by saying “Something like a BrainChip…”, she didn’t limit the available options to Akida exclusively. Similar to Edge Impulse Chief Revenue Officer Spencer Huang in another CES 2024 podcast, who didn’t tell Nandan Nayampally that one day every device would have Akida in it (as was previously claimed by FF), but “your technology or neuromorphic-type technology”.

Personally, I wouldn’t have picked that quote by Sanyogita Shamsunder to promote BrainChip, as it does sound awkward, especially taken out of context.

 

[7für7]

No, the post is not suspicious and no hackers are to blame - keep calm and have a Cupcake… (Oh wait, they don’t sell them, yet!)

It is a direct quote, taken from the CES 2024 BrainChip podcast with Sanyogita Shamsunder, Chief Product Officer at Meeami Technologies.

At 5:26 min, Nandan Nayampally asks her: “So having seen what BrainChip has done and what Meeami has seen in the context, how do you see this all fitting in?” She then replies, and at 6:42 min says “Something like a BrainChip is almost a requirement in terms of edge type of applications.”

True, Sanyogita Shamsunder should have correctly said “Something like an Akida chip….” oder “Something like BrainChip’s technology…”, but given the context of our company hosting the podcast as well as the question our (then) CMO had asked her, she was definitely not referring to a brain chip à la Musk’s Neuralink… I reckon it was just a slip of the tongue that happens in interviews, even though it could be argued that she used “brain chip” loosely to mean “neuromorphic chip”.

Note that by saying “Something like a BrainChip…”, she didn’t limit the available options to Akida exclusively. Similar to Edge Impulse Chief Revenue Officer Spencer Huang in another CES 2024 podcast, who didn’t tell Nandan Nayampally that one day every device would have Akida in it (as was previously claimed by FF), but “your technology or neuromorphic-type technology”.

Personally, I wouldn’t have picked that quote by Sanyogita Shamsunder to promote BrainChip, as it does sound awkward, especially taken out of context.

First of all, let me tell you again, don't always act like you're the superior one who knows everything and is the most relaxed person here in the forum. That's annoying. Secondly, just because this one sentence seems suspicious to me and others, it doesn't mean I'm questioning my investment or BrainChip's long-standing team. Thirdly, you're trying to close your eyes again to the possibility that maybe the lady misunderstood the question in the interview and took it as a general statement, or she deliberately generalized it because she doesn't see just BrainChip with its Akida as the most important part in the sector. Which is also legitimate because the market is huge, and for her, as a non-employee of BrainChip, to be so specific would not be good in her position. So, relax and take off your blinders.

 

[Frangipani]

This event in the next few days looks promising to promote us by the European Space Agency.



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Laurent Hili on LinkedIn: ESA Morpheus workshop 6th and 7th of May 2024 (new visual…

ESA Morpheus workshop 6th and 7th of May 2024 (new visual identity) https://lnkd.in/dZD8BisT

www.linkedin.com

And the organiser of the event is Laurent Hili from the recent ESA Brainchip podcast who was keen on Akida!

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Yes, they even have a session on Akida IP - see here:

https://thestockexchange.com.au/threads/brn-discussion-ongoing.1/post-415669

 

[Pom down under]

 

[Fullmoonfever]

But Rob was not in sales, he was ecosystem partner manager. Even when sales position was empty he was not given extra responsibility of sales. I feel he was sidelined for a long time. Even he was not coming out as prominently as he should be.
Again I cannot understand he was Vp sales, then company moved him to vp ecosystem partner and then employ another vp marketing. I donot know how the three roles were designed. To me a role was created for Rob and donot think it will be refilled either.

By extension I would expect that a partner manager should be also pave the way for sales through these partnerships, having those discussions and introducing the "closers" after resolving any questions, issues etc.

As you point out, you believe a role was "created" for Rob. Could that suggest in his sales role, metrics were not being met and essentially "moved" with maybe a potential move on down the track?

Pressure is now on Steve to perform however he only started what, Dec so early days so far for him.

I'd actually like to know who the Presidents are given all these VPs

 

[Frangipani]

BrainChip and Frontgrade Gaisler to Augment Space-Grade Microprocessors with AI Capabilities

BrainChip and Frontgrade Gaisler to Augment Space-Grade Microprocessors with AI Capabilities

www.businesswire.com

BrainChip and Frontgrade Gaisler to Augment Space-Grade Microprocessors with AI Capabilities​

May 05, 2024 02:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. & GÖTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN, OTCQX: BRCHF, ADR: BCHPY), the world’s first commercial producer of ultra-low power, fully digital, event-based, neuromorphic AI IP, and Frontgrade Gaisler, a leading provider of space-grade system-on-chip solutions, announce their collaboration to explore the integration of BrainChip’s AkidaTM neuromorphic processor into Frontgrade Gaisler’s next generation fault-tolerant, radiation-hardened microprocessors. This collaboration represents a significant milestone as it aims to introduce the first space-grade SoC worldwide with incorporated true artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

“Adding AI capabilities to our next generation microprocessors would set a new standard for modern space-grade computing devices”
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These next generation microprocessors would include BrainChip’s AI processing capabilities, thereby enabling a considerable step forward in the computing resources available for space-borne systems. In particular, the inclusion of the Akida neuromorphic processor aims to deliver compelling power efficiency and inference performance while maintaining compatibility with existing Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs).

“Adding AI capabilities to our next generation microprocessors would set a new standard for modern space-grade computing devices,” said Sandi Habinc, General Manager at Frontgrade Gaisler. “The success of this joint effort could empower organizations to leverage AI technology to enhance mission efficiency, ultimately advancing the frontiers of what is possible in space.”

Space programs are increasingly turning to neuromorphic AI technology to overcome the latency and power consumption demands that are hindering those within the sector. The goal in integrating AI and neuromorphic computing into space technology is to strengthen deployments that require more autonomy and adaptability by providing the ability to learn on device and adapt in environments with constantly changing variables.

“Ensuring the availability, accessibility and reliability of technology and devices utilized as part of spacecraft platforms and payloads is of utmost importance for the Agency and its state-of-the-art space missions,” said Ali Zadeh, Head of the Data Systems & Microelectronics Division at the European Space Agency. “Integrating neuromorphic capabilities in a space-grade SoC represents an exciting technological avenue for the next generation of space applications. A collaboration between Frontgrade Gaisler and BrainChip to utilize such advanced technologies for space is therefore very encouraging.”

“When we say that we are dedicated to growing AI everywhere, we mean it,” said Sean Hehir, CEO of BrainChip. “From everywhere on earth, to the edge of space, we are committed to helping develop devices that can provide the low cost, efficiency and on-sensor intelligence required in the most extreme conditions. Those participating in this latest leg of the Space Race will find a tremendous advantage in leveraging neuromorphic technology to overcome the challenges that would otherwise keep their missions grounded, or at least, limited.”

About BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN, OTCQX: BRCHF, ADR: BCHPY) BrainChip is the worldwide leader in Edge AI on-chip processing and learning. The company’s first-to-market, fully digital, event-based AI processor, AkidaTM, uses neuromorphic principles to mimic the human brain, analyzing only essential sensor inputs at the point of acquisition, processing data with unparalleled efficiency, precision, and economy of energy. Akida uniquely enables Edge learning local to the chip, independent of the cloud, dramatically reducing latency while improving privacy and data security. Akida Neural processor IP, which can be integrated into SoCs on any process technology, has shown substantial benefits on today’s workloads and networks, and offers a platform for developers to create, tune and run their models using standard AI workflows like Tensorflow/Keras. In enabling effective Edge compute to be universally deployable across real world applications such as connected cars, consumer electronics, and industrial IoT, BrainChip is proving that on-chip AI, close to the sensor, is the future, for its customers’ products, as well as the planet. Explore the benefits of Essential AI at www.brainchip.com.
Follow BrainChip on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BrainChip_inc
Follow BrainChip on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7792006

About Frontgrade Gaisler
Frontgrade Gaisler, a Frontgrade Technologies company, is a leading global provider of radiation-hardened microprocessors and IP cores for critical applications, particularly in the space industry. The company’s highly integrated SoC processors are known for their reliability, fault tolerance, and radiation tolerance, making them ideal for any space mission or other high-reliability application. Find out more about space computing at www.gaisler.com.

Contacts​

Media Contact:
Mark Smith
JPR Communications
818-398-1424
Investor Relations:
Tony Dawe
Director, Global Investor Relations
tdawe@brainchip.com

 

[rgupta]

By extension I would expect that a partner manager should be also pave the way for sales through these partnerships, having those discussions and introducing the "closers" after resolving any questions, issues etc.

As you point out, you believe a role was "created" for Rob. Could that suggest in his sales role, metrics were not being met and essentially "moved" with maybe a potential move on down the track?

Pressure is now on Steve to perform however he only started what, Dec so early days so far for him.

I'd actually like to know who the Presidents are given all these VPs

You are right, pressure is on everyone including Sean and even on the share holders. Even though the company is not making any forward looking statement for retail holders but at internal company memos they have to share their plans and then show the management same is getting implemented as well.
So I don't know what the board is expecting from sales targets but the road is lengthy and hard. And it becomes even harder when company does not give any ownership to other big or small organisation.
There is no doubt technology is there from the future but there is no pressure on the competitors as it is taking time for a commercial product to hit the market.
That way the competitors can keep on playing a trick or two until their time is lapsed and they cannot ignore us any more.
Dyor

 

[Frangipani]

One day someone will come across a LinkedIn like that actually means something..

Looks as if I can finally check this off my bucket list now?!

https://thestockexchange.com.au/threads/brn-discussion-ongoing.1/post-407807

https://thestockexchange.com.au/threads/brn-discussion-ongoing.1/post-408941

 

[Tothemoon24]

AI Agents: The Future of AI & Sam Altman’s Vision
Recently, OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, sat down with MIT Technology Review to share his exciting vision of how AI tools will seamlessly integrate into our daily lives, becoming even more integral than smartphones.
Altman envisions an AI that acts as a "super-competent colleague" that knows everything about us but doesn't feel intrusive. This AI could handle tasks instantly or work on complex ones and seek our input when needed.

The Current State of AI
Altman highlighted OpenAI's existing offerings like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Sora, which have impressed us with their capabilities but primarily assist with isolated tasks. He sees the future where AI extends beyond chat interfaces, handling real-world tasks for us.

The Hardware Debate
When asked about new hardware, Altman mentioned that future AI might not need specialized devices, although he believes new hardware could enhance the experience. He's intrigued by AI hardware but admits it's not his area of expertise.

Challenges in Training Data
Altman acknowledged the industry's training data scarcity but remains optimistic. He believes there’s a way to train AI without needing more and more data, pointing out that humans are proof that there’s another way to develop intelligence.

The Race for AGI
OpenAI's mission is to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) that benefits humanity. Altman expects multiple versions of AGI, each excelling in different areas. He believes a certain compute threshold is essential but is open to various outcomes.

What's Next for GPT?
When asked about GPT-5’s release, Altman simply smiled and confirmed he knew the timeline, keeping us in suspense.

Personal thought
AGI is self learning, maybe concious AI and thus equal to infinite knowledge. Let me know in the comments: how will business work in future, when AGI is at play?
In any case I would strongly advise them to look at The Akida Neuromorphic Chip, as it offers energy efficiency, real-time processing, and adaptive learning, making it a key player in the future of AI agents envisioned by Sam Altman and OpenAI.

Sam Altman says helpful agents are poised to become AI’s killer function

www-technologyreview-com.cdn.ampproject.org

 

[Bravo]

Puh-leeze!
Why did you have to dig out this misleading comparison once again, although I had already fact-checked it months ago? Well, here we go again:

In the “technical comparison” image you re-posted, Akida gets compared to Dynap-SEL, SynSense’s 2018 neuromorphic chip featuring “1k analog low-power spiking neurons and up to 80k configurable synaptic connections, including 8k synapses with integrated spike-based learning rules.”

Low-Power Neuromorphic Chip DYNAP™-SEL | SynSense

Our next-generation neuromorphic chip, Powering Innovation with 1k Analog Neurons and 80k Configurable Synapses, Including Integrated Spike-Based Learning!

www.synsense.ai

You are evidently aware, though, that BMW are experimenting with SynSense’s fully event-driven neuromorphic vision SoC Speck for their smart cockpit occupant monitoring R&D. So why are you not comparing Akida to Speck instead, as you ought to (although I am not sure whether a direct comparison between AKD1000 and a smart vision processing SoC combining a dynamic vision sensor (DVS) and a neuromorphic processor, actually makes sense?)

https://www.synsense.ai/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Speck-application-brochures-EN.pdf

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And to be fair, you should also factor in Speck’s competitive price tag at < 7 $ (presumably USD) that could easily tip the scales in SynSense’s favour, when potential customers who don’t mind doing business with a de facto-Chinese company consider Speck’s technical specifications “good enough“ for their envisaged use cases, even though AKD1000 boasts more than three times as many neurons as Speck (but not more than 1000x as many, as your comparison seems to suggest). They may not see the point in paying more for a product that could be described as “over-engineered” for their narrow use cases.

IMO, you are doing BrainChip no favour by cherry-picking a competitor’s far less capable neuromorphic mixed-signal chip for your apples and oranges-comparison. By doing so, you are totally exaggerating the parameter divide between Akida and the competition’s more advanced neuromorphic offerings, eg in SynSense’s case, the fully digital neuromorphic processor Dynap-CNN:

DYNAP™-CNN: Neuromorphic Processor With 1M Spiking eurons

DYNAP™-CNN is world's first fully scalable, event-driven neuromorphic processor with 1M configurable spiking neurons and direct interface with external DVS.

www.synsense.ai

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What’s the point of unfairly disparaging the competition?
While we shareholders may wish for BrainChip to literally make EVERY sensor smart one day, the commercial reality will be that we will never gain 100% of the global market share. Regardless of any technological superiority.

 

[Esq.111]

Good Evening Bravo,

Keep up the amazing input.

Very much appreciated , and we are fortunate to have you.

Regards,
Esq.

 

[MadMayHam | 合氣道]

You are right, pressure is on everyone including Sean and even on the share holders. Even though the company is not making any forward looking statement for retail holders but at internal company memos they have to share their plans and then show the management same is getting implemented as well.
So I don't know what the board is expecting from sales targets but the road is lengthy and hard. And it becomes even harder when company does not give any ownership to other big or small organisation.
There is no doubt technology is there from the future but there is no pressure on the competitors as it is taking time for a commercial product to hit the market.
That way the competitors can keep on playing a trick or two until their time is lapsed and they cannot ignore us any more.
Dyor

The board needs to come out at this coming AGM and give us an honest take on how Sean has been performing with regard to his targets and forecasts, rather than say everything is confidential and under NDAs. They could easily also mention how many companies they are working with by industry, and also differentiate the involvement of the engineering teams, e.g., proof-of-concept, prototyping, commercial products. E.g. Amongst the xx car manufacturers, we are working with, yy% are POC, zz% are prototyping and aa% are commercial products. Within the xx consumer electronics / appliance manufacturers we are working with, yy% are POC, zz% are prototyping and aa% are commercial products. The markets for industries are so large that there is not much a competitor can glean from that. For example there are several hundred motor vehicle manufacturers worldwide.

 

[JDelekto]

Yesterday I attended a developer conference in South Florida. One thing I noticed is that several of the presentations this year involved AI, either AI in art, education, or writing production applications. One presentation I found interesting was on spatial computing and AI.

The presentation was done by a member of the HoloLens team, who described the components, technology, and practical use of the device. The FDA has approved it for surgical use, and they are being designed for the military --both training and field operations for HUDs. The see-through screens on the device are the most expensive to produce due to their manufacturing failure rate. It was pointed out, however, that devices that use passive video pass-through would not be considered for these types of uses, because if they were to lose power, the user would be in the dark.

Current components in the device mentioned were CPUs, and GPUs, while newer hardware like TPUs and NPUs were being researched. TPU - Tensor Processing Unit; NPU - "Neuro Processing Unit".

I asked a question of the presenter, specifically, "Given the concerns for privacy and security, and that most AI inferencing for small devices is done in the Cloud, are there plans on improving the hardware to run AI locally on the device, especially since it may be used where connectivity is not available."

The answer to that research was being done in this area, and NPUs offered high-speed processing while consuming less power. The current devices already face challenges with battery life and thermal considerations. After the talk, I asked her if she was referring to neuromorphic computing, and she said "Yeah, that's it." I didn't attempt to pry, but I mentioned a few of the current processors I was aware of, ending with Akida and some of its impressive specifications compared to other neuromorphic hardware. As she is a hardware developer on the team, it never hurts to put the bug in one's ear.

This tells me that companies know they need this technology and are aware of it. Research into neuromorphic computing hasn't stalled, it is taking some time. While BrainChip has IP available now, getting it from IP to chip form will be a long process for customers who have not started the process.

As the SoC market continues to grow, I think BrainChip has made the wise choice of making the IP available. Companies can order SoCs with several features à la carte tuned to their specific device needs to allow better control over costs, necessary functionality, and energy efficiency.

Hopefully, BrainChip can maintain the talent pool needed to keep innovating Akida and stay ahead of the competition until neuromorphic technology gets a foothold in the consumer market.

 

[CHIPS]

Next up is Raphaël Mena Morales (Airbus Defence and Space), who shared the post with ESA’s Daniel Wischert, adding “interesting . The addressee then reused the winking face emoji alongside “You might want to have a look at this” when sharing the post himself with several people on his network, most of whom belong to the Space Generation Advisory Council (see below), of which he himself is also a representative.

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And finally an intriguing like by Sandi Habinc, General Manager at Frontgrade Gaisler. Alf Kuchenbuch himself had recently liked a post by that Swedish company (which had come up in my dot-joining efforts before, by the way, although I can’t recall the context) - see my TSE post here:
https://thestockexchange.com.au/threads/brn-discussion-ongoing.1/post-40780

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Not surprisingly, also likes from University of Luxembourg’s SnT researchers Jorge Querol and Swetha Varadarajulu…

https://thestockexchange.com.au/threads/brn-discussion-ongoing.1/post-407889

Yes, and here it is again ... Airbus in TOULOUSE!!!

 

[Boab]

Yesterday I attended a developer conference in South Florida. One thing I noticed is that several of the presentations this year involved AI, either AI in art, education, or writing production applications. One presentation I found interesting was on spatial computing and AI.

The presentation was done by a member of the HoloLens team, who described the components, technology, and practical use of the device. The FDA has approved it for surgical use, and they are being designed for the military --both training and field operations for HUDs. The see-through screens on the device are the most expensive to produce due to their manufacturing failure rate. It was pointed out, however, that devices that use passive video pass-through would not be considered for these types of uses, because if they were to lose power, the user would be in the dark.

Current components in the device mentioned were CPUs, and GPUs, while newer hardware like TPUs and NPUs were being researched. TPU - Tensor Processing Unit; NPU - "Neuro Processing Unit".

I asked a question of the presenter, specifically, "Given the concerns for privacy and security, and that most AI inferencing for small devices is done in the Cloud, are there plans on improving the hardware to run AI locally on the device, especially since it may be used where connectivity is not available."

The answer to that research was being done in this area, and NPUs offered high-speed processing while consuming less power. The current devices already face challenges with battery life and thermal considerations. After the talk, I asked her if she was referring to neuromorphic computing, and she said "Yeah, that's it." I didn't attempt to pry, but I mentioned a few of the current processors I was aware of, ending with Akida and some of its impressive specifications compared to other neuromorphic hardware. As she is a hardware developer on the team, it never hurts to put the bug in one's ear.

This tells me that companies know they need this technology and are aware of it. Research into neuromorphic computing hasn't stalled, it is taking some time. While BrainChip has IP available now, getting it from IP to chip form will be a long process for customers who have not started the process.

As the SoC market continues to grow, I think BrainChip has made the wise choice of making the IP available. Companies can order SoCs with several features à la carte tuned to their specific device needs to allow better control over costs, necessary functionality, and energy efficiency.

Hopefully, BrainChip can maintain the talent pool needed to keep innovating Akida and stay ahead of the competition until neuromorphic technology gets a foothold in the consumer market.

Appreciate your efforts @JDelekto
Thank you

 

[7für7]

Yes, and here it is again ... Airbus in TOULOUSE!!!

STFU

 

[RobjHunt]

Good Evening Bravo,

Keep up the amazing input.

Very much appreciated , and we are fortunate to have you.

Regards,
Esq.

And her running shoes Esqy.