Comma.ai, founded by George Hotz, has released the Chestnut eGPU dock, notable for its open-source firmware. This device allows users to connect desktop GPUs to systems like the Comma Four, significantly increasing compute power for advanced AI models, particularly for autonomous driving. The dock is available in two versions: a $249 model for users to supply their own GPU and a $799 model that includes an AMD Radeon RX 9060 8GB GPU. AI
IMPACT Enables running larger AI models by providing accessible, auditable external GPU compute power.
RANK_REASON The item describes a hardware product release that enables AI model development, but it is not from a frontier AI lab.
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