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#132 – Nova DasSarma on why information security may be critical to the safe development of AI systems

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Optimizing Federated Computing Resources

This chapter examines the challenges of coordinating diverse computing resources in a federated system called Hufafnir, focusing on communication and scheduling complexities across various hardware. It discusses the balance between expansion and efficiency in resource allocation, drawing analogies between organizational space management and computational systems. The speakers also highlight the significance of designing resilient and interconnected clusters for maximizing operational efficiency and throughput in advanced AI systems.

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