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Japan to build world’s 1st zeta-class supercomputer - 1000x faster than today’s most powerful machines


Japan is investing over $750 million to build the world’s first zeta-class supercomputer, aiming for a 1,000-fold increase in computational speed.

The cutting-edge project is expected to cost more than $750 million, marking Japan’s strategic move to stay ahead in the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence (AI). Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) unveiled plans for this supercomputer on August 28, signaling a significant leap forward in computational speed. With AI becoming increasingly integral to scientific progress, Japan’s commitment to developing this zeta-class supercomputer underscores its determination to remain at the forefront of technological innovation.

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