Why Not 1 Billion Cheap Computing Elements Spread Over 1 km²?
NickPassig · x · 2026-08-27
The post proposes an alternative computing paradigm: instead of packing microscopic transistors, distributing a billion cheap computing elements over 1 km². This perspective challenges traditional logic regarding computational primitives and density.
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