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Israel plans to build an AI supercomputer
OUR TAKE Israel is widely considered to be one of the world’s largest technology hubs, with technology accounting for 20 percent of Israel’s economic output. Of the 9,000 startups in Israel, more than 2,200 use AI. Building supercomputers will help this country remain a global leader in artificial i…
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OUR TAKE Israel is widely considered to be one of the world’s largest technology hubs, with technology accounting for 20 percent of Israel’s economic output. Of the 9,000 startups in Israel, more than 2,200 use AI. Building supercomputers will help this country remain a global…
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OUR TAKE Israel is widely considered to be one of the world’s largest technology hubs, with technology accounting for 20 percent of Israel’s economic output. Of the 9,000 startups in Israel, more than 2,200 use AI. Building supercomputers will help this country remain a global leader in artificial intelligence technology. –Zora Lin, BTW reporter Israel will launch a tender next month to build the country’s first supercomputer in a bid to ensure the country remains a global leader in artificial intelligence technology, Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority , said on Wednesday.
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Analysis
The Israeli government is setting a budget of $250 million for a national AI project made up of government, industry and academia, 60% of which will be executed by 2024 and completed by 2027, with the possibility of higher funding. Speaking at an AI conference, Dror Bin says that while AI has been a friend of the Israeli tech industry, given that AI is a fast-moving technology, it could turn into an enemy without action. He adds that the supercomputer would be available to researchers and companies at below market cost. Also read: Meta bans Israeli firm for AI-generated deceptive content Also read: Dell and Super Micro team up for xAI supercomputer
Key Points
- Israel will launch a tender next month to build the country’s first supercomputer to keep pace in global AI race.
- Nvidia will build the most powerful artificial intelligence supercomputer in Israel to meet soaring customer demand for AI applications.
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