SC24 Recap: Experts Share Insights on AI Surrogate Models, FP64 GPUs, and Digital Twins

At the SC24 supercomputing conference, Rescale hosted a panel discussion focusing on the integration of AI into high-performance computing (HPC) workflows, moderated by Rescale's COO Matt McKee and featuring industry leaders from Kairos Power, Inspire Semiconductor, and Applied Materials. The panel explored the use of synthetic data to enhance model accuracy, emphasizing the importance of high precision in computational applications through the use of 64-bit floating-point GPUs. Discussions also highlighted the role of digital twins in predictive monitoring for critical systems like nuclear reactors, and the transformative potential of quantum computing in managing complex big data. The panelists addressed the challenges of balancing AI and traditional HPC resource allocation within organizations, pointing to the necessity of strategic budgeting and the importance of data management in leveraging new technologies. Rescale's efforts in incorporating quantum computing capabilities and enhancing data management tools were underscored as vital for supporting these advancements.