Google Cloud has announced the launch of new C3 Confidential VMs, featuring the built-in Intel AMX AI accelerator. These VMs aim to make confidential computing ubiquitous without compromising on usability, performance, or scale.
This announcement particularly caught my eye as I see great potential in the combination of confidential computing and AI acceleration. By providing a secure environment for processing sensitive data, businesses can leverage the power of AI without compromising data privacy.
Google Cloud's performance tests have shown that the C3 Confidential VMs deliver significant speedups in both training and inference for AI workloads. For instance, the C3 VMs with Intel AMX achieved up to 4.54x faster training time for one AI workload compared to standard VMs.
I believe this technology will have a significant impact on the future of cloud computing and AI. It will enable businesses to develop and deploy more powerful and secure AI applications, opening up new possibilities for innovation.
