University at Buffalo launches AI research with $275M state funding, establishing a $250M supercomputing center.

The University at Buffalo is launching research as part of New York's Empire AI Consortium this fall, backed by $275 million in state funding and $125 million from partners. The consortium will establish a $250 million AI supercomputing center at UB, enhancing access to advanced AI tools for researchers. Concurrently, the University at Albany has unveiled a $16.5 million supercomputer, integral to the state's $400 million initiative aimed at addressing key societal challenges through AI.

October 11, 2024
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