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UK crashes out of global top 50 supercomputer ranking | TechCrunch

The U.K. has fallen out of the top 50 in supercomputing rankings, with Archer2 now at 62nd place.

UK's Arm-based Isambard 2 supercomputer powers off for good

Isambard 2's retirement marks a transition to Isambard 3 and highlights uncertainties in funding for UK supercomputing.

UK crashes out of global top 50 supercomputer ranking | TechCrunch

The U.K. has fallen out of the top 50 in supercomputing rankings, with Archer2 now at 62nd place.

UK's Arm-based Isambard 2 supercomputer powers off for good

Isambard 2's retirement marks a transition to Isambard 3 and highlights uncertainties in funding for UK supercomputing.
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#artificial-intelligence

The UK risks missing out on the coming AI boom - here's how it can get back on track

UK Chancellor announces major cuts to address financial issues, halting key investments in AI.

Generative AI coding startup Magic lands $320M investment from Eric Schmidt, Atlassian and others | TechCrunch

Magic raised $320 million, totaling nearly $465 million in funding.
The partnership with Google Cloud aims to build advanced supercomputers using Nvidia GPUs.

How Memphis became a battleground over Elon Musk's xAI supercomputer

Elon Musk's xAI is building the world's largest supercomputer in Memphis, sparking concern over its environmental impact.

Kempner AI cluster named one of world's fastest 'green' supercomputers - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's Kempner AI cluster is one of the fastest and greenest supercomputers globally, advancing AI and neuroscience research.

DOD unveils new biodefense-focused supercomputer

The DOD inaugurates a supercomputing system for biological defense to enhance capabilities in surveillance and medical countermeasures.

AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio urges Canada to build $1B public supercomputer | CBC News

Yoshua Bengio is concerned about the potential for artificial intelligence to become smarter than humans and pose a threat to humanity.
Bengio believes that regulation and building infrastructure are necessary to control AI systems and prevent them from becoming too powerful and autonomous.

The UK risks missing out on the coming AI boom - here's how it can get back on track

UK Chancellor announces major cuts to address financial issues, halting key investments in AI.

Generative AI coding startup Magic lands $320M investment from Eric Schmidt, Atlassian and others | TechCrunch

Magic raised $320 million, totaling nearly $465 million in funding.
The partnership with Google Cloud aims to build advanced supercomputers using Nvidia GPUs.

How Memphis became a battleground over Elon Musk's xAI supercomputer

Elon Musk's xAI is building the world's largest supercomputer in Memphis, sparking concern over its environmental impact.

Kempner AI cluster named one of world's fastest 'green' supercomputers - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's Kempner AI cluster is one of the fastest and greenest supercomputers globally, advancing AI and neuroscience research.

DOD unveils new biodefense-focused supercomputer

The DOD inaugurates a supercomputing system for biological defense to enhance capabilities in surveillance and medical countermeasures.

AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio urges Canada to build $1B public supercomputer | CBC News

Yoshua Bengio is concerned about the potential for artificial intelligence to become smarter than humans and pose a threat to humanity.
Bengio believes that regulation and building infrastructure are necessary to control AI systems and prevent them from becoming too powerful and autonomous.
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#nvidia

Nvidia GB200 packs 4 GPUs, 2 CPUs in to 5.4 kW board

Nvidia's latest HPC and AI chip enhances computational power while allowing flexibility in interconnect technologies.

SDAIA Advances AI Capabilities in Saudi Arabia with NVIDIA AI Technologies

SDAIA partners with NVIDIA to enhance AI innovation in Saudi Arabia through advanced technology and scalable infrastructure.

HPE's AI and supercomputing journey continues with new Cray and Slingshot hardware

HPE launches a powerful portfolio for high performance computing with new hardware and Slingshot interconnect, enhancing compute-intensive workload management.

Musk estimates Tesla's Nvidia purchases in 2024

Tesla expects to spend between $3-4 billion on Nvidia products in 2024.

HPE crams 224 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs into latest Cray EX

HPE Cray's EX154n systems will drastically increase GPU capacity, supporting up to 224 GPUs and 8,064 CPU cores per cabinet.

ParTec expands supercomputer patent fight to Nvidia

ParTec is suing Nvidia for patent infringement, seeking to block GPU sales in 18 European countries.

Nvidia GB200 packs 4 GPUs, 2 CPUs in to 5.4 kW board

Nvidia's latest HPC and AI chip enhances computational power while allowing flexibility in interconnect technologies.

SDAIA Advances AI Capabilities in Saudi Arabia with NVIDIA AI Technologies

SDAIA partners with NVIDIA to enhance AI innovation in Saudi Arabia through advanced technology and scalable infrastructure.

HPE's AI and supercomputing journey continues with new Cray and Slingshot hardware

HPE launches a powerful portfolio for high performance computing with new hardware and Slingshot interconnect, enhancing compute-intensive workload management.

Musk estimates Tesla's Nvidia purchases in 2024

Tesla expects to spend between $3-4 billion on Nvidia products in 2024.

HPE crams 224 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs into latest Cray EX

HPE Cray's EX154n systems will drastically increase GPU capacity, supporting up to 224 GPUs and 8,064 CPU cores per cabinet.

ParTec expands supercomputer patent fight to Nvidia

ParTec is suing Nvidia for patent infringement, seeking to block GPU sales in 18 European countries.
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#el-capitan

Lawrence Livermore supercomputer is crowned world's speediest

El Capitan is the world's most powerful supercomputer, enhancing nuclear weapon simulations and national security efforts.

US debuts third exascale supercomputer, LLNL's El Capitan

El Capitan system at Lawrence Livermore National Lab surpasses Frontier to become the fastest supercomputer, achieving 1.74 exaFLOPS.
It plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile.

Lawrence Livermore supercomputer is crowned world's speediest

El Capitan is the world's most powerful supercomputer, enhancing nuclear weapon simulations and national security efforts.

US debuts third exascale supercomputer, LLNL's El Capitan

El Capitan system at Lawrence Livermore National Lab surpasses Frontier to become the fastest supercomputer, achieving 1.74 exaFLOPS.
It plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile.
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#ai

New material found by AI could reduce lithium use in batteries

A new substance that could reduce lithium use in batteries has been discovered using AI and supercomputing.
The material could potentially reduce lithium use by up to 70%.
Microsoft and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory used advanced AI and high-performance computing to narrow down 32 million potential materials and develop a working battery prototype in less than nine months.

Dell revamps and simplifies AI Factory

Dell is expanding its AI Factory to streamline AI deployment for businesses with improved infrastructure and partnerships.

Swiss supercomputer Alps comes online, aimed at complex AI development

Alps supercomputer advances AI research and computing capabilities, positioning Switzerland as a leader in transparent and trustworthy AI solutions.

Audio long read: A day in the life of the world's fastest supercomputer

Frontier supercomputer enables unprecedented research capabilities by exceeding exascale speed limits.

New material found by AI could reduce lithium use in batteries

A new substance discovered using AI and supercomputing could potentially reduce lithium use in batteries by up to 70%.
The material was found by Microsoft and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and has been used to power a lightbulb.

New material found by AI could reduce lithium use in batteries

A new substance that could reduce lithium use in batteries has been discovered using AI and supercomputing.
The material could potentially reduce lithium use by up to 70%.
Microsoft and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory used advanced AI and high-performance computing to narrow down 32 million potential materials and develop a working battery prototype in less than nine months.

Dell revamps and simplifies AI Factory

Dell is expanding its AI Factory to streamline AI deployment for businesses with improved infrastructure and partnerships.

Swiss supercomputer Alps comes online, aimed at complex AI development

Alps supercomputer advances AI research and computing capabilities, positioning Switzerland as a leader in transparent and trustworthy AI solutions.

Audio long read: A day in the life of the world's fastest supercomputer

Frontier supercomputer enables unprecedented research capabilities by exceeding exascale speed limits.

New material found by AI could reduce lithium use in batteries

A new substance discovered using AI and supercomputing could potentially reduce lithium use in batteries by up to 70%.
The material was found by Microsoft and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and has been used to power a lightbulb.
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What to look out for at HPE Discover Barcelona 2024

HPE is prioritizing cloud and AI strategies, with less emphasis on edge computing, as highlighted by their upcoming conference announcements.
#quantum-computing

The world's most powerful supercomputers are getting a diamond quantum boost

ORNL partners with Quantum Brilliance to enhance its supercomputing capabilities using hybrid quantum-classical technologies.

Closing in on quantum computing with error mitigation | Computer Weekly

IBM's Heron machine boosts quantum computing toward error correction, a key component for commercial viability.

The world's most powerful supercomputers are getting a diamond quantum boost

ORNL partners with Quantum Brilliance to enhance its supercomputing capabilities using hybrid quantum-classical technologies.

Closing in on quantum computing with error mitigation | Computer Weekly

IBM's Heron machine boosts quantum computing toward error correction, a key component for commercial viability.
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DoE to fund bottleneck busting tech to the tune of $23M

The US Department of Energy is investing $23 million to tackle supercomputing performance bottlenecks to maintain economic leadership.
#scientific-research

Los Alamos charts a new path on AI research with Venado launch

Leveraging AI technologies for scientific research at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

A day in the life of the world's fastest supercomputer

Frontier supercomputer demonstrates unprecedented power in scientific modeling, highlighting its role in advancing human knowledge despite inherent operational limits.

Los Alamos charts a new path on AI research with Venado launch

Leveraging AI technologies for scientific research at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

A day in the life of the world's fastest supercomputer

Frontier supercomputer demonstrates unprecedented power in scientific modeling, highlighting its role in advancing human knowledge despite inherent operational limits.
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Aurora supercomputer, Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois transform scientific discoveries

Aurora and APS represent groundbreaking technology that will significantly enhance research capabilities across various scientific disciplines.

The Pentagon has a drug discovery supercomputer

The Pentagon's latest supercomputer focuses on enhancing biodefenses and rapid medical countermeasure development.

MITRE promises AI supercomputer for the rest of US govt

MITRE plans to deploy a mini-supercomputer with AI computing time for US government agencies, addressing the need for compute resources in training novel AI models.

WSJ News Exclusive | Microsoft Targets Nuclear to Power AI Operations

Microsoft is exploring the use of nuclear power to meet its growing energy needs as it expands into AI and supercomputing.
The tech industry's power requirements are significant, with data centers and AI requiring large amounts of electricity.

HPE says impact of AI on enterprise not 'overstated'

HPE is adopting an "AI native" strategy to remain relevant and support customers throughout the AI model lifecycle.
HPE's ownership of Cray allows it to provide the supercomputing technology needed for training large AI models, giving it an edge over rivals.

New Models Could Predict Climate Change Effects with Unprecedented Detail

Scientists are developing a network of global supercomputing centers called Earth Visualization Engines (EVE) to run climate models and predict local climate impacts with higher resolution.
The EVE centers would use machine-learning algorithms and supercomputers to analyze the data and help municipalities mitigate climate disasters.
The proposal for the EVE network will be presented at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in November.

Supercomputing '23: NVIDIA High-Performance Chips Power AI Workloads

NVIDIA announces expanded availability of NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip and HGX H200 Systems for high-performance computing and AI training.
The HGX H200 platform is built on the NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPU and offers improved inference speed and compatibility with the GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip.
The HGX H200 is expected to start shipping in Q2 2024, and cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure will offer H200-based instances in 2024.

Elon Musk reveals power needs for Giga Texas supercomputer cluster

Tesla is constructing a massive supercomputing cluster at Gigafactory Texas, scaling from 130MW to over 500MW in 18 months, with half using Tesla hardware.
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