Taiwan to Build AI Supercomputer in Collaboration with NVIDIA, Foxconn, and National Science and Technology Council
Taiwan is set to construct a cutting-edge AI supercomputer in partnership with tech giants NVIDIA, Foxconn, and the National Science and Technology Council. The primary objective of this initiative is to grant local researchers, startups, and industries convenient access to high-performance computing for advancing AI development.
This state-of-the-art system will be established on NVIDIA’s latest Blackwell platform and overseen by Foxconn’s subsidiary, Big Innovation Company. It is projected to accommodate 10,000 NVIDIA GPUs and facilitate AI training and research across various sectors.
The Taiwanese government views this endeavor as a pivotal move towards fortifying the local AI ecosystem. Leveraging the National Science and Technology Council, the nation intends to provide AI cloud services to tech enterprises and research institutions using the supercomputer. This strategic approach aims to expedite AI progress and foster widespread adoption of AI technologies.
Additionally, Taiwan’s leading semiconductor manufacturer, TSMC, plans to leverage the system to bolster its research efforts. The company anticipates that the new infrastructure will significantly enhance the speed of processing workloads compared to its existing facilities.
Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, emphasized the collaborative efforts with Foxconn and Taiwan in constructing essential AI and robotics infrastructure. Young Liu, Chairman of Foxconn, highlighted the significance of this partnership in accelerating the utilization of AI tools and services by industries, researchers, and the public sector.
Dr. C.C. Wei, Chairman of TSMC, underscored the critical role of powerful computing in driving innovation in chip technology. Through AI applications, the company aims to revolutionize the design and production of next-generation semiconductor devices.
Minister Wu Cheng-Wen of the National Science and Technology Council outlined the strategic vision of transforming southern Taiwan into a hub for AI research and industry. The overarching goal is to promote the integration of AI technologies in smart cities and enhance their adoption in government and business operations.
With Foxconn spearheading the construction and operation of the supercomputer, Big Innovation Company, as an NVIDIA Cloud Partner, will utilize advanced networking tools like NVLink, Quantum InfiniBand, and Spectrum-X Ethernet on the Blackwell Ultra platform to support intensive AI workloads.
Furthermore, Big Innovation Company will integrate with NVIDIA’s DGX Cloud Lepton marketplace, facilitating local firms, startups, and research labs in accessing the system and running AI models efficiently. The supercomputer will also back initiatives such as NVIDIA Inception and the Deep Learning Institute, aimed at empowering early-stage companies and developers in AI innovation.
Foxconn’s strategic focus areas for utilizing the supercomputer include smart cities, electric vehicles, and manufacturing. The company envisions leveraging AI to enhance traffic systems, develop safer driving technologies, and optimize factory operations through automation and simulation.
(Photo by NVIDIA)
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