AI inference gets a new tier as context windows grow
SiliconANGLE 1 month ago 21
AI storage infrastructure is being redesigned for inference as longer agent contexts and KV caches outgrow GPU memory.
Inference Optimization
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Tuesday, 25 August 2026
OpenAI’s Jalapeño chip is built for fast inference at scale, benchmarks show
TechCrunch 1 month ago 38 ● 3 sources
OpenAI presented benchmark results for its Jalapeño inference chip at Hot Chips, comparing it against current state-of-the-art inference processors. On Semianalysis’ InferenceX benchmark, Jalapeño delivered more tokens per user and more throughput per kilowatt than the Nvidia Blackwell system used for comparison. OpenAI says the performance and power efficiency should enable more AI inference work per unit of power with faster, lower-latency responses, with deployment planned for end of 2026 in small volumes and more in 2027.
GeForce Now is getting support for the Steam Controller
The Verge 1 month ago 2 ● 2 sources
Nvidia’s GeForce Now will add official support for Valve’s Steam Controller and Steam Machine later this year. The update is due “later this year,” with Steam Deck/Steam Machine support and “later” availability on Windows and macOS. As a result, more GeForce Now users can use the Steam gamepad, and GeForce Now will also gain new DLSS 4.5 controls for DLSS Super Resolution, Dynamic Frame Generation, and Ray Reconstruction.
Jalapeño’s first results show industry-leading speed and efficiency in AI inference
OpenAI 1 month ago 21 ● 3 sources
Jalapeño, a custom OpenAI inference chip, reported faster, more power-efficient AI inference for modern models. No specific benchmark numbers were disclosed in the article. The stated result is higher throughput and lower latency compared with prior inference approaches.