Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is set to unveil an innovative supercomputer from its affiliated laboratory. The new supercomputer, aiming to facilitate artificial intelligence (AI) proliferation, is expected to be approximately 2.5 times more powerful than the existing machine. Anticipated to launch in 2024, the supercomputer will be established at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), a renowned Japanese research institute.
To aid in the construction of the facilities, METI will provide 32 billion yen ($226 million). This upcoming supercomputer, stationed at the AIST’s Quantum technology center, is poised to possess Japan’s highest computing capacity for AI purposes, surpassing the capabilities of the “Fugaku” supercomputer at Riken. Designed for collaborative use, it will accommodate nearly 3000 companies and researchers, addressing the limitations of the current machine, which struggles with extensive data learning processes and requires further development.
The new supercomputer carries various economic security advantages, enabling the handling of sensitive data and reducing reliance on foreign systems. Japanese private-sector companies, including Sakura Internet, are also pursuing advancements in supercomputing to enhance computing power across the nation.
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