Researchers in Germany Develop AI Chip That Uses 100 Times Less Energy and Works Without Internet

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 19/05/2025 at 22:17

Hussam Amrouch, PhD, apresentando seu novo chip de IA, o AI Pro. Crédito: Andreas Heddergott / TUM

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Inspired by the Human Brain, the AI Pro Chip Works Offline, Guarantees Total Data Privacy, and Consumes Up to 100 Times Less Energy Than Conventional Models.

A new artificial intelligence chip, inspired by the human brain, promises to revolutionize the way electronic devices learn and make decisions.

Created by scientists from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Germany, the chip operates without relying on the internet, consumes much less energy, and maintains total data privacy.

Architecture Based on the Human Brain

The chip, named AI Pro, is designed to mimic the way the brain recognizes patterns and learns.

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Energy Efficiency and Total Privacy

One of the highlights of the AI Pro is its low energy consumption. In tests, it used only 24 microjoules, while other AI chips consumed up to 100 times more.

For Amrouch, this is due to the combination of specific algorithms, innovative architecture, and a new way of handling data.

Additionally, the chip guarantees total privacy, as all calculations are done locally. This reduces cybersecurity risks and eliminates dependence on external connections, such as the internet or remote servers.

How the Chip Learns

Unlike other systems that analyze large volumes of data, the AI Pro learns through pattern association.

It utilizes a technique called hyperdimensional computing, which relates information and creates inferences based on similarities.

Instead of memorizing images of cars, for example, the chip understands that a car has four wheels, is used on roads, and has specific shapes.

From these characteristics, it can identify patterns, even without large volumes of data.

Practical Applications

The AI Pro has already been produced in prototype form, with around 10 million transistors, by the manufacturer Global Foundries in Dresden.

Although it is much smaller than high-performance chips with billions of transistors, it stands out for its efficiency and functionality.

The team claims that the chip was designed for specific applications, such as healthcare, robotics, and autonomous navigation. In situations where the internet is limited or privacy is essential, the AI Pro could be an ideal solution.

Smartwatches, for example, could use the chip to analyze heart rates or blood oxygen levels in real-time, without having to send data to external servers. Drones could adjust routes in mid-flight, even without satellite connectivity.

Niche Technology

Even with a still high price—around US$ 33,700 (€ 30,000) per unit—the creators do not intend to compete with the giants of the industry.

The goal is to offer a safe, efficient, and tailored alternative for specific tasks, without relying on the brute force of traditional superprocessors.

According to Amrouch, the focus is on on-device intelligence, something that many current systems still lack. “This mix of modern architecture, specialized algorithms, and innovative processing makes the AI Pro something special,” he concludes.

Researchers in Germany Develop AI Chip That Uses 100 Times Less Energy and Works Without Internet

Inspired by the Human Brain, the AI Pro Chip Works Offline, Guarantees Total Data Privacy, and Consumes Up to 100 Times Less Energy Than Conventional Models.

Architecture Based on the Human Brain

Energy Efficiency and Total Privacy

How the Chip Learns

Practical Applications

Niche Technology

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