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High AI Inference CostsDriver
AI computation is expensive and needs cost reduction strategies
From the article 2 mentionsTogether AI is teaming up with Pearl Research Labs, the creators of the Pearl Network, in a strategic move to significantly reduce the cost of AI inference.
Together AI & PearlCore
Partnership to integrate blockchain into AI computation
From the article 9+ mentionsTogether AI is teaming up with Pearl Research Labs, the creators of the Pearl Network, in a strategic move to significantly reduce the cost of AI inference.
Pearl's Proof of WorkCore
Leverages GPU compute for AI to mine crypto
From the articleThis partnership aims to integrate blockchain technology, specifically Pearl's 'Proof of Useful Work' protocol, directly into AI computation.
Offsetting Compute CostsContext
From the articleThis means every GPU cycle dedicated to AI workloads simultaneously contributes to securing the blockchain and mining new digital assets, effectively offsetting compute costs without additional expense.
Cheaper AI InferenceEffect
Discounted model access subsidized by crypto emissions
From the article 6 mentionsThe core innovation lies in Pearl's ability to generate its native cryptocurrency, ¶PRL coin, by leveraging the computational power used for AI training and inference.
Gemma-4-31B-it-pearlOutcome
From the articleAs a first product of this collaboration, Together AI is launching a discounted inference endpoint for the instruction-tuned Gemma-4-31B-it-pearl model.
Over 25% DiscountOutcome
Significant savings on AI model access
From the articleThis endpoint offers over a 25% discount, with the savings underwritten by the future value of crypto emissions generated through the Pearl Network.