When XLA Isn't Enough: From Pallas to VLIW with Splash Attention on TPU
matt_d Monday, January 12, 2026
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The article discusses the limitations of XLA (Accelerated Linear Algebra) and the need for a more comprehensive solution to address performance challenges in machine learning workloads. It introduces Pallas, a new compiler framework that aims to provide better optimization and acceleration capabilities beyond what XLA can offer.
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patricktoulme.substack.com