The virtual Linley Spring Processor Conference was heavily influenced by AI chips and IP from both established companies and startups, much like last year’s Fall Processor Conference. This is a trend that shows no sign of abating any time soon. Some of the presenting companies were repeats from the fall, but many made significant product announcements. And, like the fall conference, not all the news was AI related — SiFive, for example, had two presentations touting the new RISC-V vector instruction set extensions.
article: https://www.eetimes.com/virtual-conference-delivers-real-chips/