What are supercomputers and why are they important
Jan 19, 2023 · Supercomputers will play a major role in shaping humanity's future. HPE’s Justin Hotard, high-performance computing expert, explains how supercomputers are enabling breakthrough technologies that will change the world. In a complex, ever-changing world, processing data to get actionable results quickly is more important than ever.
Metaverse, supercomputers and AI: here’s what you need to know
Feb 4, 2022 · The supercomputer market. The supercomputer market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of about 9.5% from 2021 to 2026. Increasing adoption of cloud computing and cloud technologies will fuel this growth, as will the need for systems that can ingest larger datasets to train and operate AI.
Supercomputing could solve the world’s problems, and create …
Feb 20, 2019 · Supercomputing has the potential to be the underlying layer to support solutions for many of the world’s most pressing contemporary challenges: global privacy and identity issues, stalemates in medical research, and sustainable supply-chain logistics, to name a few. As Albert Einstein said, “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind ...
These are the world’s top 10 fastest supercomputers
Jun 21, 2022 · 7. Perlmutter is another top 10 entry based on HPE technology. 8. Selene is a supercomputer currently running at AI multinational NVIDIA in the US. 9. Tianhe-2A is a system developed by China’s National University of Defence Technology and installed at the National Supercomputer Center in Guangzhou. 10.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, by Klaus Schwab
This Fourth Industrial Revolution is, however, fundamentally different. It is characterized by a range of new technologies that are fusing the physical, digital and biological worlds, impacting all disciplines, economies and industries, and even challenging ideas about what it means to be human. The resulting shifts and disruptions mean that we ...
Which are the world’s top 5 supercomputers? - The World …
Jan 21, 2022 · Visual Capitalist has taken the world's top 5 supercomputers and compared their performance and computing power, measured by teraflops. The most advanced consumer devices do not come close to supercomputing power. Supercomputer Fugaku is officially the world’s most powerful supercomputer. China is set to reveal an even more powerful ...
6 technologies to help the world adapt to climate change
Feb 8, 2024 · Six technologies are critical for climate adaptation, according to the World Economic Forum’s new report, Innovation and Adaptation in the Climate Crisis. These are artificial intelligence, drones, Earth observation, advanced computing, the Internet of Things and virtual and augmented reality. For example, early warning systems powered by ...
The importance of securing healthcare data - The World Economic …
Aug 4, 2022 · With healthcare becoming increasingly digitalised securing healthcare data is paramount. Yet, the mishandling of patient data is not uncommon. Cybersecurity healthcare attacks that affected individuals tripled from 14 million in 2018 to 45 million in 2021. Stringent rules and regulations must be put in place to secure sensitive patient data.
These are the world's leading science and technology hotspots
Oct 16, 2023 · 8: Germany: Germany ranks 4th in human capital and research. It is a global leader in manufacturing and technology-driven innovations. 9: Denmark: Denmark is ranked 3rd for infrastructure, topping the list for environmental performance in that category. 10: Republic of Korea: South Korea’s R&D investment budget grew by 7.1% in 2021.
AI and energy: Will AI reduce emissions or increase demand?
Jul 22, 2024 · Across the industry, the increasing energy demand, primarily from building and running the data centres used to train and operate AI models, is contributing to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Microsoft, which has invested in ChatGPT maker OpenAI and has positioned generative AI tools at the heart of its product offering, recently ...