Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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Singapore, a leading hub for AI, is directly addressing this challenge by promoting the development of sustainable AI solutions.
As artificial intelligence transforms industries around the world, concerns are growing about the massive energy consumption required to run AI models.
Singapore’s Commitment to Sustainable AI Infrastructure
Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0 and the S$500 million allocation in Budget 2024 for high-performance computing resources demonstrate the country’s commitment to fostering a robust and sustainable AI ecosystem.
Furthermore, the Green Data Center Roadmap aims to expand data center capacity by 300 MW while implementing best-in-class energy efficiency technologies.
This commitment ensures the growth of artificial intelligence and environmental responsibility.
Data Centers: The Power (and Challenge) of AI
Although data centers are the backbone of AI, their energy needs are significant.
The next generation of powerful GPUs, like NVIDIA’s Blackwell series, require even more power, which escalates concerns even further.
Sustainable Metal Cloud (SMC): A Singaporean Innovation
Singapore-based SMC is a pioneer in sustainable AI solutions with its energy-efficient GPU data center hosting technology.
By using the innovative HyperCube immersion cooling technology, SMC achieves a Power Use Efficiency (PUE) of 1.031, a significant reduction in power consumption.
Combined with more hardware-level efficiencies, SMC’s AI Cloud services deliver 50% lower energy usage per hour for developing and hosting AI workloads.
Enabling the AI Economy through Sustainable Infrastructure
Developing sophisticated large language models (LLMs) requires access to massive amounts of high-performance GPUs.
SMC’s deployments in Singapore, which currently include 1,600 H100 SXM GPUs with plans to expand to 4,000 units by 2024, provide a solution to the growing demand for accessible and sustainable AI resources.
This allows organizations to participate in the AI economy without compromising environmental sustainability.
Why Singapore? A Strategic Choice for SMC
SMC’s decision to establish its headquarters in Singapore was driven by several key factors.
Singapore’s robust data center infrastructure, geographical advantages, access to talent, and advanced technology ecosystem create an ideal environment for success.
“As we expand our AI cloud globally, SMC remains committed to sustainably enabling the AI revolution,” said Tim Rosenfeld, co-CEO of SMC.
“Our vision is perfectly aligned with Singapore’s progressive policies, representing a win-win solution to redefine the global landscape of AI and sustainability.”
GreenFutures Accelerator: Empowering Sustainable AI Startups
SMC’s collaboration with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) has led to the GreenFutures Accelerator initiative.
This program provides a sustainable AI platform for local startups and start-ups, giving them access to:
12-Week Program: Expert tips and resources for building a sustainable AI journey.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded founders, investors, and mentors.
Free access to NVIDIA H100 GPUs: Build concept proofs without a financial commitment.
Singapore’s leadership in sustainable AI infrastructure, exemplified by the SMC, provides a model for responsible AI development.
Thanks to continuous innovation and collaboration, Singapore is poised to become a global leader in the sustainable AI revolution.
