Event arc

Improved networking protocols can significantly boost AI training efficiency and reliability.

Companies involved

OpenAI

Market lens

Faster and more reliable AI training can reduce costs and accelerate AI development timelines.

Operator take

Organizations running large AI training clusters should consider adopting MRC to improve performance.

Latest signal

Unlocking large scale AI training networks with MRC (Multipath Reliable Connection)

OpenAI has introduced MRC (Multipath Reliable Connection), a new networking protocol designed for supercomputers. MRC aims to enhance resilience and performance in large-scale AI training clusters. This protocol is released through the Open Compute Project (OCP) to encourage adoption and collaboration.