Elon Musk's Colossus II: The World's First Gigawatt AI Supercomputer
Tech mogul Elon Musk is set to revolutionize artificial intelligence yet again with Colossus II, a gigantic AI training cluster powered by at least 200,000 Nvidia GPUs. Plans are underway to expand this supercomputer to a million GPUs, making it the world's first gigawatt AI computing facility.
Musk, known for his exceptional cognitive abilities, is funding this $400 million (€340 million) project through his company xAI. The data center is being constructed outside Memphis, Tennessee, and is expected to be the largest AI training cluster globally. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, a long-time admirer of Musk's capabilities, believes that Musk could be the first to reach a gigawatt in AI computing. Huang compares Musk to a 'big GPT' or a supercomputer himself, stating that 'he is the ultimate GPU' in terms of processing power and innovation.
Nvidia, a key supplier of chips for AI systems, is heavily invested in Musk's companies. The tech giant recently announced a $100 billion (€85 billion) investment to support the expansion of AI data centers, including Musk's Colossus II. Huang praises Musk's ability to keep 'all dependencies' of supercomputing in his head, enabling him to achieve complex feats without a Neuralink implant.
With Colossus II, Elon Musk continues to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence. This monumental project, backed by a $400 million investment, is set to significantly advance AI capabilities. As Musk's brainchild, Colossus II is poised to become a game-changer in the tech industry, further cementing Musk's reputation as a visionary leader.
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