The US government has reportedly made another major deal with a leading tech company—this time with AMD. The US Department of Energy and AMD have agreed to a $1 billion deal that will see AMD build two advanced supercomputers for the federal department over the next few years.
According to a report by Reuters, the agreement was confirmed through a statement from AMD and its CEO, Dr. Lisa Su. Both Su and Energy Secretary Chris Wright shared insights about the project, highlighting its significance and expected impact.
The first of the two supercomputers is anticipated to be ready by 2029. This powerful machine will assist the US government in a range of critical endeavors, including the management of the US nuclear arsenal and advancing breakthroughs in medical science, particularly related to cancer research.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasized that the partnership with AMD will accelerate US technological growth once the supercomputers are fully implemented. This collaboration underscores the government’s commitment to fostering innovation and maintaining leadership in cutting-edge technology.
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