Key facts
- Canada will join the EU's supercomputer network, providing access to compute power for AI development.
- The EU's supercomputing network is run by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking with an €8.2 billion budget.
- The network includes 14 supercomputers, 19 AI factories, and 10 quantum computers.
Canada is set to join the European Union's supercomputer network, a move designed to bolster artificial intelligence development and innovation. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Thursday that Canada's participation will grant its industry, startups, and researchers access to European supercomputing resources. This collaboration aims to foster the development of competitive, innovative, and safe AI systems. The EU's network, managed by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, comprises numerous supercomputers, AI factories, and quantum computers, with plans for significant investment in AI data center hubs.