Singapore’s National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) has launched the Aspire 2A+ supercomputer to advance artificial intelligence (AI) research in Singapore.
Powered by NVIDIA’s DGX SuperPOD technology, the system boosts Singapore’s computational arsenal as well as represents a strategic national asset to drive the nation’s AI capabilities.
Housed at the NSCC’s data centre in the National University of Singapore, it will advance the way researchers approach complex problems across various scientific disciplines.
Aspire 2A+ will be used to develop Singapore’s own sovereign AI, using AI models tailored specifically to Singapore’s unique needs and values. This involves the creation of homegrown national large language models (LLMs) trained on local language data, a crucial step in maintaining data sovereignty and cultural relevance in AI applications.
“Powered by NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD, this AI supercomputer can help Singapore develop AI models, maintain data sovereignty and drive innovation in critical fields such as quantum computing, drug discovery and climate research. It also fosters a thriving AI ecosystem, attracting global talent and reinforcing Singapore’s leadership in AI and high-performance computing,” said Tony Paikeday, Senior Director of DGX platforms at NVIDIA.
Aspire 2A+ is already supporting users from Singapore’s LLM programme and quantum engineering initiatives, facilitating the training of LLMs and enabling GPU-accelerated tensor network simulation of quantum circuits at an unprecedented scale.
“Our vision is to transform research and capabilities by equipping scientists with the NVIDIA accelerated computing technology, and equipping researchers with the skills they need to tackle global challenges and drive innovation,” said Terence Hung, Chief Executive of NSCC Singapore.
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