Summary
The U.S. Department of Energy is partnering with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to build two new supercomputers. These computers will help with scientific advances in areas like nuclear power, cancer treatments, and national security. The first computer, Lux, will be ready soon, while the second, Discovery, is expected in 2028.
Key Facts
- The U.S. and AMD formed a $1 billion partnership to build two supercomputers.
- The supercomputers will assist in research for nuclear power, cancer treatments, and national security.
- The first supercomputer, named Lux, will use AMD's AI chips and is expected to be operational within six months.
- The second supercomputer, named Discovery, will use a newer series of AMD AI chips and is planned for 2028.
- Lux is co-developed with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
- The Department of Energy and AMD will share computing power, with private industry and DOE labs involved.
- AMD's stock prices rose by 0.7% following the announcement.
