Michigan Welcomes $1.2 Billion AI Center Powered by Los Alamos National Laboratory
A groundbreaking international collaboration is set to transform Ypsilanti Township into a hub for cutting-edge research and artificial intelligence development. The University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory have announced a $1.2 billion partnership, supported by $100 million in funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. This ambitious project nun
will bring together experts in a two-center facility dedicated to tackling complex scientific, energy, and national security challenges.
State-of-the-Art Computing to Power Innovation
The initiative aims to establish one of the world’s most powerful computing environments. This new facility, located on a 20-acre campus at 10221 Textile Road, will house the latest advancements in high-performance computing. The facility is projected to create at least 200 knowledge-economy jobs, paying nearly $200,000 plus benefits annually for full-time employees.
“This is an extraordinary opportunity for Michigan to be a global leader,” said Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “The project will bring high-paying jobs and attract top talent to our state, contributing significantly to Michigan’s economic growth and innovation ecosystem.”
A Combined Expertise:
The Michigan-Los
Alamos Partnership
The project solidifies a long-standing relationship between Los Alamos National Lab and the University of Michigan. Best known for its work on the Manhattan Project during World War II, Los Alamos brings its expertise in national security, simulations, and AI development to the table. “The data-intensive work we do at Los Alamos requires sophisticated and powerful computing resources,” said Los Alamos Director Thom Mason. “It’s truly fitting that Michigan is helping us advance these efforts for the benefit of the nation.”
The $850 million allocated from the university and the remaining $300 million from Los Alamos National Labrador.
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to “position Michigan
as a leader in national security, artificial intelligence, clean energy, and
the latest research,” according to
University of Michigan President Santa Ono.
Research with a Global Influence
The state-of-the-art facility will be divided into two distinct but interconnected facilities. One center will focus on classified research for the US Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, while the other will serve as a collaboration hub for the university, Los Alamos researchers, and Michigan industry partners
programming for climate change mitigation and advancement of how to prevent nuclear proliferation.
Los Alamos assumes this abundant opportunity for the best and brightest minds
to collaborate on groundbreaking research and development, ranging from utilizing intricate
development of AI and processing massive data physically to addressing pressing issues such as climate change and the future of nuclear technology.
“This partnership epitomizes the kind of exclusive, future-focus on innovative solutions,” University of Michigan President Santa Ono said.
“We’re committed to finding innovative solutions for global challenges,” added University of Michigan President Santa Ono.
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