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New Supercomputer 'Doudna' to Boost AI and Science Research
A new supercomputer called Doudna is being built in California, named after a scientist who won a Nobel Prize.
It will help scientists and researchers make new discoveries, especially in areas like gene research.
Companies like Dell and Nvidia are involved in building it, and it will be located at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
The computer is expected to start operating next year and will be used for complex tasks, including AI.
It's part of a series of supercomputers named after Nobel laureates.
A new supercomputer named Doudna is being built at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
It is named after Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna, known for her work on CRISPR.
The computer aims to boost AI and scientific breakthroughs.
Dell Technologies and Nvidia are involved in the project.
It is expected to begin operating next year.
- Who
- U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Dell Technologies, Nvidia, and Jennifer Doudna
- What
- New supercomputer named Doudna announced for AI and scientific breakthroughs
- Where
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- When
- Announced Thursday, to switch on next year
- Why
- To power artificial intelligence technology and scientific discoveries
Key facts
- Name
- Doudna
- Location
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- Purpose
- AI and Scientific Research
- Key People
- Jennifer Doudna, Chris Wright, Dell, Nvidia
- Expected Launch
- Next Year
