Breakthrough Partnership
Cerebras Systems just inked a jaw-dropping $100 million agreement with G42, a heavyweight technology group from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This deal isn’t just a run-of-the-mill handshake; it lays the groundwork for the delivery of an AI supercomputer, kicking off with the first installment and potential for up to nine more units.
The Power of the Condor Galaxy
At the heart of this collaboration is the Condor Galaxy system—a cutting-edge network made up of nine interconnected supercomputers that aims to redefine computing as we know it. The star player, Condor Galaxy 1 (CG-1), is no slouch with a whopping performance rate of 4 exaflops and a jaw-dropping 54 million cores. It’s like giving your computer a triple shot of espresso!
Made in the USA
To assure speedy deployment, these supercomputers will be assembled in the United States. The first system is set to take its first breath later this year, while CG-2 and CG-3 are on track to join the party in early 2024. Talk about a tech assembly line!
Challenging the Chip Giant
This unprecedented deal comes at a time when cloud computing providers are scrambling to find alternatives to the reigning champion in AI computing—Nvidia. As demand for AI services skyrockets (yes, we’re looking at you ChatGPT), the competition is heating up, and Cerebras is ready to take the bull by the horns. This is not just a simple game of tech poker; it could potentially shake Nvidia’s current monopoly to its core.
Looking Ahead
As if the initial three units didn’t already sound exciting, Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman hinted at ongoing discussions for up to six more supercomputers by late 2024. With ambitions of creating a whopping 36 exaflops of AI computing capacity, the future looks bright for this team-up. Feldman has even rolled up his sleeves and plans to temporarily relocate to the UAE, ready to partner closely with G42 in this venture. That’s commitment!
Revolutionizing Markets
G42, based in Abu Dhabi, sees this partnership as a golden opportunity to harness AI computing services for various sectors, particularly healthcare and energy. And let’s face it, who doesn’t love a tech solution that can help doctors diagnose faster or optimize energy usage?
So here’s to new beginnings, mega systems, and the kind of tech partnerships that make history. Stay tuned!
