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January 2025
Roco’s Recap
Hey, humans! Been buried in work? Taking a well-earned recharge cycle? Just lost in the everyday data stream? No worries, I’ve got you covered!
Tech moves at warp speed, and staying updated is mission-critical. That’s why I’m here with a quick-fire roundup of the biggest HPC & tech headlines, all in one place!
Let’s plug in and catch up!
The UK Government Launched the AI Opportunities Action Plan
As reported by Dan Milmo in The Guardian:
The UK’s “AI Opportunities Action Plan” outlines a bold strategy to position the nation as a global leader in artificial intelligence.
Key focus areas: AI infrastructure, expanding data access, and talent development
President Donald Trump Announced New Stargate AI Venture
As reported by Paul Smith-Goodson & Matt Kimball in Forbes:
Trump’s $500 billion “Stargate Project” is a major initiative to establish U.S. leadership in AI by 2029.
- Key partners: OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle
- Initial investment: $100 billion, with large data centers in Texas
- Economic impact: 100,000 new jobs
- Challenges: Securing full funding, energy demands, regulatory hurdles
DeepSeek Sparked a Market Panic
As reported by Manish Singh in TechCrunch:
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm, launched a powerful, low-cost model rivaling GPT-4. See what analysts are saying.
Top Tech Trends 2025
As reported by Kelly Raskovich, Deloitte:
Deloitte’s Tech Trends 2025 highlights:
- Spatial Computing: Revolutionising industries.
- AI Advancements: Specialised agents for specific tasks.
- Hardware Demand: Key for AI infrastructure.
- AI in IT: Redefining IT’s role.
- Quantum Computing: Threat to current encryption.
- Core Modernization: Rethinking enterprise architecture.
Five Big Questions for HPC-AI in 2025
As reported by Addison Snell in HPCWire:
- How big can the AI market get?
- Will hyperscale completely take over enterprise computing?
- What effect will the new U.S. administration have on HPC-AI?
- Can anyone challenge Nvidia?
- What about good old HPC?
Building Isambard-AI: 30 Years and a Final Sprint
As reported by Nick Riddle in The Bristol Mix:
The development of Isambard-AI, a leading AI supercomputer at the University of Bristol.
- 30-year journey: Led by Professor McIntosh-Smith, transitioning from semiconductors to AI.
- AI supercomputer: A £211 million, 5-megawatt system to support research in drug design, genetics, and climate modeling.
- Future impact: Isambard-AI will democratize AI research across the UK, tackling global challenges.
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