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Australia's $100M AI: A ChatGPT Challenger
30 Nov
Summary
- Australia aims to build a ChatGPT alternative for under $100 million.
- Company is deploying 256 Nvidia Blackwell B200 GPUs in Melbourne.
- Developing two AI models, Ginan and Australis, for local needs.
Sovereign Australia AI is spearheading a significant initiative to develop a local artificial intelligence model, aiming to rival global giants like ChatGPT for a fraction of the cost. The company plans to invest under $100 million, a stark contrast to the billions poured into Silicon Valley's AI development.
At the heart of this project is the deployment of 256 Nvidia Blackwell B200 GPUs, marking the largest sovereign AI hardware installation by an Australian entity. These powerful processors will be housed in NEXTDC's Melbourne data center, underscoring a commitment to domestic technological infrastructure.
The company is developing two distinct AI models: Ginan, a smaller research model intended for open-source release, and Australis, a flagship 700-billion-parameter model. Australis is specifically designed to comprehend Australian nuances, including slang, legal contexts, and cultural values, addressing the limitations of foreign-built AI.
