Despite the frigid temperatures characteristic of the Nordic region, it stands as a globally acclaimed hub for salmon production. Now, the region is venturing into the innovative realm of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the salmon industry.
This week, Norwegian researchers marked a significant milestone by completing the construction of the nation's most formidable supercomputer, Olivia. Crafted by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Norway's national scientific computing entity, Sigma2, this powerhouse is propelled by AMD CPUs and NVIDIA GPUs. With a staggering performance of 13.2 PetaFLOPS (PFLOPS), Olivia secures its place as the 134th most powerful supercomputer on the TOP500 list.
This technological marvel not only amplifies Norway's supercomputing prowess by a factor of 16 but also ingeniously repurposes the waste heat from its liquid cooling system to provide warm water for salmon farming. This approach exemplifies a seamless fusion of AI and aquaculture, showcasing Norway's commitment to sustainable innovation.
Moreover, Chinese tech giant Huawei has joined forces with local Norwegian enterprises to deploy AI technology in safeguarding the endangered wild Atlantic salmon. By employing automated identification and diversion techniques, this initiative effectively thwarts invasive species from infiltrating upstream rivers. Backed by financial support from the Norwegian Ministry of Environment, this project is poised for expansion to encompass more rivers in the near future.
In parallel, Lenovo Group has stepped in to offer high-performance computing solutions tailored to Norway's salmon farming sector. Through meticulous simulation and analysis of oceanic movements, Lenovo's technology assists farms in pinpointing the optimal times for delousing operations. This, in turn, enhances the overall health and productivity of the salmon population.