Japan's METI to build new supercomputer to help develop AI at home

Research arm will enhance country's top computing ability as early as next year

20230724 Japan supercomputer file photo

The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, a research unit under Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, currently operates its most high-performing supercomputer, ABCI. More than 3,000 companies in Japan have used the computer.

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will introduce a new cutting-edge supercomputer through its affiliated laboratory to support the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in Japan, Nikkei has learned.

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