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World's Most Powerful Supercomputer and Oldest Known Board Game: xAI's Colossus and Senet


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In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we explore the cutting-edge world of AI and the ancient realm of board games.

 We begin with Elon Musk's xAI unveiling Colossus, the world's largest NVIDIA GPU supercomputer. Built in just 122 days, this massive AI training system boasts 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs and is set to challenge industry leaders in the race for AI supremacy. We look at the implications of this technological marvel for AI development and its potential impact on various industries.

Our journey then takes us back over 5,000 years to ancient Egypt, where we uncover the fascinating history of Senet, the world's oldest known board game. We explore how this simple game evolved from a recreational pastime to a profound spiritual symbol, representing the soul's journey through the afterlife. We also examine the Royal Game of Ur from ancient Mesopotamia and discuss how these ancient games have influenced modern board game design and continue to captivate players today.F

 This episode offers a unique perspective on the intersection of ancient human ingenuity and modern technological advancements, showcasing the enduring human fascination with games and strategic thinking.

From Perplexity's Discover Feed:

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/xai-brings-colossus-online-f6EQHsQ_S.egPXbSN17CmQ

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/the-oldest-known-board-game-tgt2YT0uS4e.tbphuBZAuA

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