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Europe Pursues Supercomputing Independence with RISC-V through DARE Project, (from page 20250316.)

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Europe has launched the DARE project (Digital Autonomy with RISC-V) to enhance its supercomputing capabilities using RISC-V architecture. With a funding of €240 million, the initiative aims to develop three chiplets over three years, addressing high-performance computing (HPC) and AI needs. The project is coordinated by the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and includes contributions from companies like Openchip, Axelera AI, and Codasip, each tasked with creating specialized chip dies. Axelera AI is advancing with its Titania chiplet, designed for server-grade AI workloads. The European move towards RISC-V reflects a broader trend, as other countries like India and China also explore RISC-V for technological independence.

Signals

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Digital Autonomy with RISC-V in Europe (DARE) A new initiative to develop RISC-V chiplets for supercomputing in Europe. Shift from reliance on Arm’s architecture to RISC-V for supercomputers. Europe could achieve technological independence and advance its supercomputing capabilities significantly. Desire for digital sovereignty and reduced dependence on US technology. 4
Investment in AI and HPC Europe’s significant investments aim to enhance AI and supercomputing competencies. Increased funding and focus on AI and HPC technologies compared to traditional methods. Potential for Europe to become a leader in AI-related innovations and supercomputing solutions. Competition with the US and China for AI leadership. 4
Adoption of RISC-V in other countries Countries like India and China are adopting RISC-V for domestic chip design. Others adopting RISC-V signals a broader shift in chip architecture preferences globally. Global reliance on RISC-V may lead to increased collaboration and innovation in processor design. Push for technological independence and increased domestic chip capabilities. 5
Efficient In-Memory Processing The move towards in-memory processing in AI chip designs is gaining traction. Shift from traditional processing to more efficient in-memory architectures for AI workloads. AI processing could become significantly faster and more energy-efficient, impacting various sectors. Need for improved performance and lower power consumption in AI applications. 4
EU’s strategy to catch up with US and China EU plans to mobilize substantial funds to compete in AI and supercomputing. Increased focus on strategic investments to close the technology gap with leading powers. Europe may emerge as a key player in global AI and technology developments. Desire for sovereignty and competitive edge in tech advancements. 4

Concerns

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Technological Sovereignty The push for Europe to achieve technological independence through homegrown RISC-V chips, reducing reliance on US technology. 4
Global Chip Competition The competition among countries like Europe, India, and China to develop RISC-V technology may result in geopolitical tensions. 4
AI Processing Efficiency Concerns regarding the energy consumption and processing efficiency of AI chips in high-performance computing. 3
Dependence on US Technologies The ongoing reliance on US cloud services amidst a backdrop of potential geopolitical changes and tensions. 5
Regulatory Impacts on Tech Access US legislative actions that may restrict access to RISC-V technology for other nations, particularly China. 4

Behaviors

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Collaboration in Technological Development A coalition of European tech firms is uniting to develop RISC-V technology for supercomputing, reflecting a trend of collective innovation. 5
Focus on Digital Sovereignty Europe is prioritizing the development of homegrown technologies to reduce dependence on foreign chip designs, especially from the US and China. 5
Investment in AI and HPC Significant funding is being directed towards AI and high-performance computing initiatives, signaling a major shift in tech investment. 4
Adoption of Open Source Architectures RISC-V being utilized as an open-source hardware architecture illustrates a growing trend towards collaborative and royalty-free tech solutions. 4
Targeted Chiplet Design The focus on specialized chiplets for different computing tasks indicates a trend towards modular and efficient hardware solutions. 4
Sustainability in Computing Power Efforts to create more power-efficient processors, as indicated by Axelera AI’s objectives, highlight a growing emphasis on sustainability in technology. 4
Global Race for Chip Independence Countries like India and China are also exploring RISC-V for domestic chip designs, suggesting a worldwide movement towards technological self-sufficiency. 4

Technologies

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An open and royalty-free instruction set architecture aimed at creating customized processors for various applications, including supercomputing and AI. 5 258df315b7027c2c77a186931dc61f20
Individual chip dies that can be combined to form complete processor packages, enhancing modularity and scalability in chip design. 4 258df315b7027c2c77a186931dc61f20
Specialized processing units designed to optimize artificial intelligence workloads, such as Axelera AI’s MAC units for neural network processing. 5 258df315b7027c2c77a186931dc61f20
Advanced computing systems designed for processing complex computations at high speed, using architectures like RISC-V to enhance efficiency. 5 258df315b7027c2c77a186931dc61f20
A computing paradigm that enables efficient data processing by keeping data close to the computation units, minimizing data movement. 4 258df315b7027c2c77a186931dc61f20
Processors specifically designed for enterprise-level applications, capable of handling significant workloads with high efficiency. 5 258df315b7027c2c77a186931dc61f20
Efforts to develop independent technological infrastructures, such as Europe’s investment in RISC-V for supercomputing capabilities. 4 258df315b7027c2c77a186931dc61f20

Issues

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RISC-V Development for Supercomputing Europe is investing in RISC-V chiplets to enhance supercomputing capabilities and achieve digital sovereignty amid geopolitical tensions. 5
Technological Independence Countries like Europe and India are pursuing RISC-V for domestic chip designs to reduce dependence on US technology amid global supply chain issues. 4
AI Processing Advancement The evolution of AI-specific RISC-V chipsets indicates a growing market for efficient AI processing in high-performance computing. 4
Funding and Investment in AI Europe plans to mobilize significant investments in AI technology to compete against the advancements of the US and China. 4
Geopolitical Tensions in Tech US-China relations impact technology access and development, leading to a push for independent tech frameworks like RISC-V in other countries. 5