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New Doudna Supercomputer Boosts AI and Energy Research

5/30/2025

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright unveiled the Doudna supercomputer at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, utilizing NVIDIA chips.
Named after Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna, it enhances AI research and high-performance computing capabilities.
The system promises a performance boost of three to five times compared to the current flagship supercomputer.
Doudna will drive advancements in fusion energy, drug discovery, and other scientific fields.

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright unveiled the Doudna supercomputer at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, utilizing NVIDIA chips.
Named after Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna, it enhances AI research and high-performance computing capabilities.
The system promises a performance boost of three to five times compared to the current flagship supercomputer.
Doudna will drive advancements in fusion energy, drug discovery, and other scientific fields.