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Elon Musk Podcast
Inside Elon Musk's Colossus Supercomputer!
Jan 6, 2025
Discover the latest advancements in AI with Grok, an innovative model that has evolved beyond traditional chatbots. Its new vision capabilities allow it to analyze images alongside text, enhancing user interaction on the X social media platform. Explore the groundbreaking Colossus supercomputer, the world’s most powerful AI system, and delve into Elon Musk's ambitious plans for artificial general intelligence. Learn how these technologies could revolutionize multiple research fields and change the landscape of AI.
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- Colossus, Elon Musk's latest supercomputer, boasts over 100,000 NVIDIA GPUs and a sophisticated cooling system, enhancing AI research capabilities.
- Grok, the AI model at the core of xAI, integrates image and text analysis, aiming for artificial general intelligence to transform scientific research.
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The Creation of Colossus
Colossus, the world's most powerful AI supercomputer, is situated in Memphis, Tennessee, in a repurposed manufacturing facility. Built by Elon Musk's startup, XAI, the facility was selected for its ample space and infrastructure, allowing construction to be completed in just 122 days. Colossus features over 100,000 state-of-the-art NVIDIA GPUs connected by an ultra-fast fiber network, making it a groundbreaking achievement in AI technology. This unprecedented computational power enables Colossus to outperform other supercomputers, redefining the capabilities of AI research.
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