From Business Today: 2024-03-30 07:41:53

Microsoft and OpenAI are teaming up to create the groundbreaking supercomputer “Stargate” at a cost of $100 billion. Scheduled for launch in 2028, Stargate will revolutionize AI development and data center capabilities. Microsoft is leading the financing, with plans for more supercomputers by 2034.

The Stargate project is the culmination of Microsoft and OpenAI’s strategic plan, aiming to develop specialized AI chips for enhanced performance. The companies are addressing the surge in demand for generative AI by overcoming limitations in acquiring GPUs, essential for AI model training, and ensuring affordability and accessibility in the AI sector.

Nvidia, a leading AI chipmaker, faces challenges meeting the demand for its latest chip, the Blackwell B200, priced between $30,000-$40,000. Concerns have risen regarding Nvidia’s market dominance and monopolistic practices. To counter this, a collective of industry giants has established the “United Acceleration Foundation” to challenge Nvidia’s supremacy and promote competition and innovation.



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