➀ Google introduces the Willow quantum chip, capable of computations in under five minutes that would take supercomputers 10 septillion years. ➁ The chip's development began over a decade ago, led by Google Quantum AI Founder Hartmut Neven. ➂ Willow's performance on this benchmark is astonishing, performing a computation in under five minutes that would take one of today's fastest supercomputers 10 septillion years.
Recent #Supercomputers news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The article lists the world's top ten supercomputers, including their names, locations, and key specifications such as processors, GPUs, and power consumption.
➁ It highlights the use of advanced technologies like exascale systems, custom processors, and AI capabilities in these supercomputers.
➂ The article also mentions the applications of these supercomputers in various fields such as energy resource location, climate research, and astrophysics.
❶ The US Department of Energy has issued a request for proposals to develop the next-generation Discovery supercomputer, which aims to be three to five times faster than the current world's fastest supercomputer, Frontier. ❷ The Discovery supercomputer will support advanced AI, machine learning, improved energy efficiency, and comprehensive system modeling, among other workloads. ❸ Proposals for the Discovery project are due by August 30, 2024, with the goal of deploying the supercomputer by 2027 or early 2028.
1. Researchers have found that supercomputers are incapable of determining if a player can beat the most challenging Mario levels. 2. The study highlights the unique ability of human players to assess and overcome complex game scenarios. 3. This discovery underscores the limitations of AI in understanding and replicating human gameplay.