A release noted that the Western Digital Sales Director, Ghassan Azzi, stated in a presentation titled “The AI Data Cycle: Understanding the Optimal Storage Mix for AI Workloads at Scale”. According to Azzi, the AI industry is building a massive infrastructure to train AI models and offer AI services, which has significant implications for data storage. He coined the term “AI data cycle” to describe the continuous loop of data generation and storage, driving demand for advanced, cost-effective, and power-efficient storage solutions. This leads to a virtuous cycle where increased data generation fuels expanded data storage, further fueling data generation,” he added. “The ongoing innovation in storage technology is crucial for managing large AI data sets and ensuring the efficient re-factoring of complex data, driving further advancements in AI,” he said.

Source: Punch July 22, 2024 11:11 UTC