SemiKong has emerged as the world's first large language model (LLM) specifically designed for the semiconductor industry, aiming to revolutionize chip development. Created by Aitomatic in collaboration with the AI Alliance, SemiKong is positioned to accelerate semiconductor design workflows, reducing time-to-market for new chips by up to 30%.

Bridging Expertise Gaps in the Semiconductor Industry

The semiconductor sector faces a critical challenge as experienced engineers retire, leaving expertise gaps that hinder innovation. SemiKong addresses this issue by acting as a digital expert, offering newer engineers access to critical industry knowledge. Aitomatic developed the LLM to integrate seamlessly into chipmakers' workflows, providing expert guidance that enhances competitiveness and efficiency.

Built on Meta's Llama 3.1 Platform

SemiKong's foundation is Meta's Llama 3.1 platform, and its 70B model recently debuted with contributions from AI Alliance partners, including AMD, IBM, and Meta. Aitomatic's Domain-Expert Agents (DXAs) are integral to the model's functionality. These DXAs connect client-specific technical libraries or engineer-sourced expertise to the core SemiKong model, tailoring it to meet individual company needs.

Significant Gains in Speed and Precision

In its current form, SemiKong claims to outperform generalized AI models in semiconductor applications, offering:

● 20-30% reduction in time-to-market for new chip designs.

● 20% improvement in first-time-right manufacturing scores.

● Up to 50% faster onboarding for new engineers, supported by Meta's validation.

These advancements make SemiKong a compelling tool for semiconductor manufacturers striving to stay ahead in a competitive market.

Available for Deployment

SemiKong's 70B model is now available for download from its official website. As one of the inaugural projects of the AI Alliance—launched in December 2023—it underscores the collaboration between tech giants like IBM and AMD and academic partners such as Yale and the University of Tokyo.

The AI Alliance represents a collective effort to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the tech industry, with SemiKong standing as a testament to the potential of open-source innovation in semiconductor manufacturing.