JOURNAL ARTICLE

To boost research, states are building their own AI-ready supercomputers: New York aims to democratize access to hardware often limited to federal labs and Big Tech.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Zhao, Celina 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses New York's initiative, Empire AI, aimed at democratizing access to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) computing resources for researchers, which have traditionally been dominated by large tech companies and federal labs. Launched with a $500 million investment, Empire AI provides access to powerful supercomputers, enabling researchers from nine New York universities to develop innovative AI tools without the financial burden of acquiring expensive hardware. The initiative is part of a broader trend, with California also establishing a similar program called CalCompute, to enhance AI research capabilities across various disciplines. The article highlights the transformative impact of these resources on research speed and scope, particularly in fields like structural biology, climate modeling, and computational biomedicine. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/12, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Education
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:189880193
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