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EdCon Strategic Planning AI Bot

June 5, 2023
Michael Horn

Michigan Virtual developed an AI bot to help school leaders with strategic planning among their students, staff, and community. The AI pulls from Michael Horn’s research, with his permission, and helps school leaders process the research into actionable steps…essentially getting past the blank-page, overwhelmed stage to curating ideas you can personalize for your community.

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gpu deployment
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Applied Digital is Scaling Up Infrastructure to Handle Growing GPU Deployment Needs

During a transformative period, Applied Digital experienced a significant increase in demand for large-scale GPU deployment. This demand required a focus on power density, as the networking within data centers, particularly for InfiniBand, necessitated that servers be located close together. Each server consumed 10.2 kilowatts of power, and the optimal performance was achieved when…

power sources
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Applied Digital is Revolutionizing High Performance Computing by Locating Facilities at Unique Power Sources

Applied Digital optimizes high-performance computing by leveraging unique power sources, and locating facilities at the source of power rather than in traditional cloud regions. This approach is particularly suited for AI workloads, which do not require ultra-low latency like video streaming. By targeting areas with abundant but underutilized power, known as “stranded power,” the…

latency sensitivity
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AI Development Navigates The Latency Sensitivity Spectrum: Training Allows For Slow Processing, But Real-Time Tasks Require Lightning-Fast Inference

Latency sensitivity in AI processes varies significantly between training and inference. Training operations, which involve processing large datasets over extended periods, are generally very tolerant of high latency. This tolerance allows training tasks to be performed with minimal concern for immediate responsiveness. Wes Cummins, the CEO of Applied Digital joins David Liggitt, the Founder…