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The critical question remains: How do we convert these sophisticated yet narrow AIs—pornbots and content generators—into truly superintelligent systems? Musk’s approach involves scaling up computational power to push AI capabilities towards AGI.
Brute Force Computing: Building the Most Powerful Supercomputers
Musk’s strategy hinges on "brute force" computation, using vast amounts of GPU processing power to enhance AI performance. In 2024, XAI built Colossus, an extraordinary supercomputer cluster in Memphis, Tennessee, with 200,000 NVIDIA GPU chips. It was constructed remarkably fast—taking just 122 days compared to the projected two years—featuring massive water cooling systems and external natural gas turbines for energy.