Elon Musk's Colossus Supercomputer with 100,000 GPUs Shakes AI Industry in Memphis

Nov 13, 2024, 02:08 PM

Elon Musk has rapidly built a massive supercomputer, named Colossus, for his xAI venture in Memphis, significantly impacting the AI industry. The supercomputer, equipped with 100,000 Nvidia GPUs, has received approval for 150MW of power, allowing it to operate at full capacity. This development has alarmed rivals, including OpenAI and Microsoft, prompting them to closely monitor Musk's progress. Sam Altman of OpenAI reportedly argued with Microsoft over Musk's advancements.