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University of Michigan Launches $1.2B AI Computing Lab

6/13/2025

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The University of Michigan is joining forces with Los Alamos National Laboratory to create a groundbreaking $1.2 billion high-performance computing lab in Ypsilanti Township. This innovative facility will feature two dedicated AI research centers—one for Los Alamos and another for UM faculty and students—marking a significant leap in technological advancement. The UM board has already greenlit land purchases for this ambitious project.

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The University of Michigan is joining forces with Los Alamos National Laboratory to create a groundbreaking $1.2 billion high-performance computing lab in Ypsilanti Township. This innovative facility will feature two dedicated AI research centers—one for Los Alamos and another for UM faculty and students—marking a significant leap in technological advancement. The UM board has already greenlit land purchases for this ambitious project.