TORcicada20h ago

CERN uses tiny AI models burned into silicon for real-time LHC data filtering

https://theopenreader.org/Journalism:CERN_Uses_Tiny_AI_Models_Burned_into_Silicon_for_Real-Time_LHC_Data_Filtering

CERN Uses Tiny AI Models Burned into Silicon for Real-Time LHC Data Filtering

CERN has developed ultra-small AI models embedded directly into custom chips to filter massive data streams from the Large Hadron Collider in real time, addressing the enormous data challenge of the world’s most powerful particle accelerator.

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Show threadintoXbox19h ago

They used a custom neural net with autoencoders, which contain convolutional layers. They trained it on previous experiment data.

https://arxiv.org/html/2411.19506v1

Why is it so hard to elaborate what AI algorithm / technique they integrate? Would have made this article much better

Real-time Anomaly Detection at the L1 Trigger of CMS Experiment

Show threadvultour
Because if it’s not an LLM it’s not good for the current hype cycle. Calling everything AI makes the line go up.
Mar 28 at 10:28amWeb
Show threaddanielbln15h ago
LLMs also make the cynicism go up among the HN crowd.