World's Most Powerful Supercomputer and Oldest Known Board Game: xAI's Colossus and Senet
Sep 5, 2024
Explore the groundbreaking unveiling of Colossus, the world's most powerful supercomputer, packed with 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs. Delve into its potential to revolutionize AI technology and its impacts on various industries. Then, journey back over 5,000 years to ancient Egypt with Senet, the oldest known board game. Discover how it transitioned from leisure to a spiritual symbol, and check out its influence on modern gaming. This unique blend showcases the fascinating connection between ancient ingenuity and today's tech marvels.
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Colossus and AI Supremacy
xAI unveiled Colossus, a massive AI training system with 100,000 NVIDIA H100 GPUs.
This system aims to boost xAI's large language model, Grok, and compete with OpenAI and Google.
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Senet's Evolution
Senet, the oldest known board game (3500 BCE), evolved from recreation to spiritual symbolism.
It represented the soul's journey through the afterlife, influencing modern games like backgammon.
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In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we explore the cutting-edge world of AI and the ancient realm of board games.
We begin with Elon Musk's xAI unveiling Colossus, the world's largest NVIDIA GPU supercomputer. Built in just 122 days, this massive AI training system boasts 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs and is set to challenge industry leaders in the race for AI supremacy. We look at the implications of this technological marvel for AI development and its potential impact on various industries.
Our journey then takes us back over 5,000 years to ancient Egypt, where we uncover the fascinating history of Senet, the world's oldest known board game. We explore how this simple game evolved from a recreational pastime to a profound spiritual symbol, representing the soul's journey through the afterlife. We also examine the Royal Game of Ur from ancient Mesopotamia and discuss how these ancient games have influenced modern board game design and continue to captivate players today.F
This episode offers a unique perspective on the intersection of ancient human ingenuity and modern technological advancements, showcasing the enduring human fascination with games and strategic thinking.
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