Colossus was a set of computers developed by British codebreakers in the years 1943–1945 [1] to help in the cryptanalysis of the Lorenz cipher. Colossus used thermionic valves (vacuum tubes) to perform Boolean and counting operations.

Colossus is a supercomputer developed by xAI and is located in Memphis, Tennessee. It is believed to be the world's largest AI supercomputer. It operates a cluster of more than 200,000 interconnected Nvidia GPUs (graphics processing units). Furthermore, it is planned to include more than 1 million GPUs eventually.

Colossus, the first large-scale electronic computer, which went into operation in 1944 at Britain’s wartime code-breaking headquarters at Bletchley Park.

Colossus, the world's first electronic computer, had a single purpose: to help decipher the Lorenz-encrypted (Tunny) messages between Hitler and his generals during World War II. The Colossus Gallery houses the rebuild of Colossus and tells that remarkable story.

We’re running the biggest supercomputer in the world. From start to finish, Colossus was built in 122 days—outpacing every estimate. It’s the most powerful AI training system out there, and it’s expected to double in size in a matter of months.

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Feb 5, 2025 · Elon Musk, through his XAI startup, has unveiled what is now the largest and most powerful artificial intelligence training supercomputer in the world. Named Colossus, this technological marvel is equipped with cutting-edge Nvidia GPU hardware, liquid cooling, and powered by giant Tesla MegaPack batteries.

Jan 18, 2024 · GCHQ has released never before seen images of Colossus, the UK's secret code-breaking computer credited with helping the Allies win World War Two. The intelligence agency is publishing them...

Colossus was an electronic digital computer, built during WWII from over 1700 valves (tubes). It was used to break the codes of the German Lorenz SZ-40 cipher machine that was used by the German High Command. Colossus is sometimes referred to as the world's first fixed-program digital electronic computer.

Colossus - Computer Revolution, Codebreaking, Cryptanalysis: There were nine Colossi in the Newmanry by the end of the war, housed in two vast steel-framed buildings. Newman directed the world’s first electronic computing facility, with job queues, teams of operators working round the clock in shifts, specialized tape-punching crews, and ...