Google Frozen v2 — Gemini Architecture Baked Into Silicon
· 3 hours ago
Google is reportedly working on Frozen v2, a chip with the Gemini architecture baked directly into silicon. The claim is 6–10x better tokens per watt, targeting 2028.
The trade-off is rigidity — hardwire the architecture and you bet it stays relevant. Bold bet.
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