Groq

Groq, Inc. is an American artificial intelligence company founded in 2016 by former Google engineers Jonathan Ross and Douglas Wightman. The company specializes in developing the Language Processing Unit (LPU), a custom AI accelerator chip designed to provide ultra-fast and low-cost AI inference for developers and enterprises. Groq's mission is to simplify computing to enhance workloads in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and high-performance computing.

The GroqCloud platform offers a fully managed, OpenAI-API-compatible inference cloud, allowing developers to easily transition from OpenAI with minimal code changes. It delivers fast responses and scalable performance across various deployment options. Additionally, Groq provides hardware solutions, including GroqRack Appliances and GroqChip, which are designed for on-premises deployment and optimized for machine learning tasks. Groq serves over 5 million developers and a range of industries, including finance, autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, cybersecurity, and scientific research, catering to Fortune 500 companies and notable clients like Aramco Digital.