China unveils world’s first brain-like supercomputer size of refrigerator

China has introduced the INN Inside computing body, described as the world’s first brain-like intelligent computing device. This was reported by Global Times, a partner of TV BRICS.

Launched in the Guangdong–Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, the refrigerator-sized system integrates supercomputer-level performance with algorithms modelled on human cognition.

The device houses 1,152 CPU cores, 4.8 terabytes of memory and 204 terabytes of storage in a compact, quiet enclosure. It operates below 45 decibels and uses only one-tenth of the power consumed by traditional supercomputers, maintaining stable temperatures under 70°C even at full load.

At its core is an intuitive neural network and brain-like algorithm that combine data-driven learning with symbolic reasoning, enabling the system to “think” and explain its conclusions. 

In testing, INN Inside achieved training speeds of 100,000 tokens per second and inference speeds of 500,000, comparable to clusters powered by multiple GPUs. Researchers say the innovation could redefine the future of artificial intelligence and energy-efficient computing worldwide.

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