Negotiations between Dell and xAI are reportedly advanced, focusing on a deal to enhance the latter's GPU capabilities for its AI developments. xAI, initiated by Elon Musk, is building language models called Grok and operates Colossus, an AI-optimized supercomputer powered by Nvidia's graphics processors. Following a substantial funding round, xAI plans to expand Colossus from 100,000 to 200,000 GPUs, eventually targeting one million. Dell's role involves supplying high-performance servers based on Nvidia's GB200 design, which features advanced processing capabilities essential for data centers.
According to anonymous sources, negotiations on a potential deal between Dell and xAI are at an advanced stage. However, they warn that the terms could still change.
xAI, founded by Elon Musk in March 2023, is developing language models called Grok, supported by an AI-optimized supercomputer named Colossus.
Following a $6 billion funding round in December, xAI plans to double GPU numbers in Colossus to 200,000, aiming ultimately for one million.
Dell's servers for xAI's Colossus are based on Nvidia's GB200 design, featuring the newest Blackwell B200 GPUs and optimized Grace CPUs for data centers.
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