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LLNL partners with IBM on brain-like computing chip

Published on Mar 29, 2016

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) will receive a first-of-a-kind brain-inspired supercomputing platform for deep learning developed by IBM Research. Based on a breakthrough neurosynaptic computer chip called IBM TrueNorth, the scalable platform will process the equivalent of 16 million neurons and 4 billion synapses and consume the energy equivalent of a hearing aid battery – a mere 2.5 watts of power.

The brain-like, neural network design of the IBM Neuromorphic System is able to infer complex cognitive tasks such as pattern recognition and integrated sensory processing far more efficiently than conventional chips.

"Lawrence Livermore and IBM collaborate to build new brain-inspired supercomputer"
Chip-architecture breakthrough accelerates path to exascale computing; helps computers tackle complex, cognitive tasks such as pattern recognition sensory processing

March 29, 2016

 

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Article "IBM's 'brain-inspired' supercomputer to help watch over US nuclear arsenal"
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory says collaboration project with IBM "could change how we do science".

by Danny Palmer
March 30, 2016