The U. S. and AMD Team Up for Supercomputing Breakthroughs

The United States is making a big move in the world of supercomputers. They've teamed up with AMD to build two powerful machines. These aren't just any computers. They're designed to tackle huge scientific problems. Think nuclear power, cancer treatments, and even national security. The idea is to have supercomputers that can handle complex experiments. These machines will speed up scientific discoveries. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and AMD CEO Lisa Su shared this news. They believe these computers will make a big difference. One of the main goals is to advance nuclear power and fusion energy. Fusion is what powers the sun. Scientists are trying to replicate it here on Earth. It's not easy. Plasmas are unstable. But with these new supercomputers, they hope to make progress. Wright is optimistic. He thinks these computers could help turn many cancers into manageable conditions. The first computer, called Lux, will be ready in about six months. It's being built with AMD's latest AI chips. The second one, Discovery, will be even more advanced. It's expected to be ready by 2029. The Department of Energy will host these computers. AMD and other companies will provide the machines and funding. Both sides will share the computing power. This partnership is just the beginning. More collaborations like this are expected in the future.