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AMD ROCm CES 2026 press Q&A roundtable transcript — 'ROCm from 2023 is completely unrecognizable to ROCm today' company details, as it seeks to break down barriers to AI development
- AMD confirms expansion of ROCm to client devices, signaling broader AI adoption on Windows and Linux.
- AMD unveils an optional AI bundle for Windows users, featuring PyTorch, ComfyUI, Amuse, LM Studio, and Ollama.
- Linux ROCm will be pre-installed or easily added, enabling developer use out of the box.
- AMD emphasizes a balance between ease of use for practitioners and deeper tools for developers.
- ROCm may support SPIR-V as a portability option, while recompile remains necessary for some ROCm layers.
- The AI bundle will be distributed via Adrenalin and a Download and Install Manager (DIME) for easy management.
- AMD plans ADLX integration to allow OEMs to enable or hide features in third-party UIs like SteamOS.
- AMD positions ROCm as a bridge from MI data centers to consumer PCs, aiming to unify portability across platforms.
- AMD acknowledges the need for better documentation and community feedback to guide ROCm adoption.
- AMD reiterates openness of ROCm and its open-source aspirations for broader collaboration.
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