Is T2 (Skynet) already amongst us?
24/02/08 15:23 Filed in: Tech
Back in 1991, when Terminator 2 came to cinema, I was
mostly amazed with the special effects (in
particular, the Quicksilver Robot), and less
intrigued with the technological backdrop (AKA
Skynet).
While robots such as T2 and Quickie are yet far, far away, and computers are still just dumb machines, in the last few years something changed.
I refer to the multi-core era, starting with 'D' series pentiums, and more commonly the Duo series by Intel.
Multi-core design enables chip makers to double, quad and octo performance in an unprecedented speed and ease.
Are we on our way to the Sky(net)?
IBM engineer holding a Cell BE, and the T2 Chip. Notice something?
Now, its not as if Multi-core IS Skynet, but it does open up vast new horizons.
While robots such as T2 and Quickie are yet far, far away, and computers are still just dumb machines, in the last few years something changed.
I refer to the multi-core era, starting with 'D' series pentiums, and more commonly the Duo series by Intel.
Multi-core design enables chip makers to double, quad and octo performance in an unprecedented speed and ease.
Are we on our way to the Sky(net)?
IBM engineer holding a Cell BE, and the T2 Chip. Notice something?
Now, its not as if Multi-core IS Skynet, but it does open up vast new horizons.