Practical AI

Worlds are colliding - AI and HPC

Sep 17, 2019

Chris Benson, Principal AI Strategist at Lockheed Martin, dives into the fascinating world where High Performance Computing (HPC) meets AI. He explains how HPC outshines traditional infrastructure and shares unique challenges in combining the two. The conversation highlights the complexity of HPC clusters and the environmental impact of machine learning models. Chris also emphasizes the evolving relationship between AI/ML and HPC, showcasing the importance of strategic partnerships in advancing technology.

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Intro

3min

High Performance Computing Unveiled

10min

Navigating the Intersection of HPC and AI/ML

5min

High-Performance Computing: Balancing Power and Impact

5min

HPC and AI: Integrating the Future of Computing

23min

Opportunities in High-Performance Computing Internships

2min

In this very special fully-connected episode of Practical AI, Daniel interviews Chris. They discuss High Performance Computing (HPC) and how it is colliding with the world of AI. Chris explains how HPC differs from cloud/on-prem infrastructure, and he highlights some of the challenges of an HPC-based AI strategy.

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