The amendment to the EuroHPC Regulation to set up AI factories entered into force enabling the creation of a new pillar of activities for the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU).
The AI Factories will consist of dedicated AI-supercomputers which will enable fast machine learning, in particular for the training of General Purpose AI (GPAI) models, which require significant computing capacity.
This amendment is part of a wider package on AI innovation presented in January. It enables the EuroHPC JU to acquire, upgrade and operate AI factories which will enhance access to European supercomputers for scientific and industry users, and in particular to AI startups and SMEs. AI Factories will offer a one-stop shop for startups and innovators and enable the development of powerful GPAI models to underpin a variety of emerging AI applications. They will also play a key role in boosting European excellence in AI and that ensuring Europe leads the way in global advances, ensuring responsible and ethical innovation.
AI factories are expected to be deployed in 2025.
Find further information on the EuroHPC webpage.
Source: European Commission (Shaping Europe’s digital future) | News & Views (https://shorturl.at/cHu6u)