The construction of intelligent computing centers cannot blindly follow the trend
2024-10-16
Since ChatGPT sparked a new wave of artificial intelligence boom, China's intelligent computing power has shown explosive development, and the construction of intelligent computing centers in various regions has accelerated. According to reports, there are currently over 250 intelligent computing centers built or under construction in China, located in cities with good economic development and a certain foundation in the artificial intelligence industry such as Beijing, Chengdu, Wuhan, and Hangzhou, as well as some fourth - and fifth tier cities. As an important underlying infrastructure of the artificial intelligence industry, the intelligent computing center undoubtedly has positive significance in promoting local economic transformation and upgrading. However, in this booming construction trend, those who are planning to do so also need to remain calm and not blindly follow the trend. It should be noted that whether a place is suitable for developing the computing power industry should not only consider its own needs, but also take into account factors such as water and electricity resource supply, carbon emission indicators, network latency and bandwidth, climate environment, disaster recovery and backup, as well as the market prospects of the local computing power industry. The construction of an intelligent computing center requires a huge investment, but the return on investment is uncertain. Due to the rapid updates and iterations of intelligent computing technology, the lifecycle of an intelligent computing center is generally only 5 to 10 years. Without strong technical reserves and upgrade capabilities, it may fall into the dilemma of constantly investing but unable to keep up with the pace of technological development. In addition, the operation and management of the intelligent computing center cannot be separated from professional technical talents and efficient management teams, otherwise it may not be able to play its due role, and even problems such as idle equipment and resource waste may occur. From this perspective, whether an intelligent computing center should be built, whether it can be built, when it should be built, and where it should be built, requires scientific and cautious decision-making, and must not be impulsive and rush to "follow the trend". The general principle should be to adapt to local conditions, build according to needs, and be appropriately ahead of schedule, in the context of clear and sustainable market demand. The primary goal of building an intelligent computing center is to serve local economic development. Therefore, in terms of development direction, attention should be paid to leveraging regional characteristics and industrial advantages. For example, in regions with developed manufacturing industries, intelligent computing centers for industrial intelligence can be built; In areas with abundant agricultural resources, intelligent computing centers serving agricultural big data analysis can be established. Strengthening cooperation and sharing, creating an open, collaborative, and win-win intelligent computing ecosystem, is also important for improving the efficiency of intelligent computing centers. In this regard, local governments can strengthen cooperation with enterprises, universities, research institutions, etc., jointly build and operate intelligent computing centers, and better achieve cost reduction and efficiency improvement. At the same time, it can also strengthen resource sharing and collaborative development with intelligent computing centers in surrounding areas, avoiding redundant construction and resource waste. In summary, for major construction projects such as intelligent computing centers that require high investment and intelligence, various regions should conduct comprehensive evaluations and in-depth discussions based on in-depth research, taking into account costs, benefits, and possible risk factors. Relevant departments should also strengthen the construction of the evaluation system and industry supervision of the intelligent computing center, prevent blind construction and resource waste, so as to better ensure the healthy and orderly development of the intelligent computing industry. (New Society)
Edit：Yao Jue Responsible editor：Xie Tunan
Source：Science and Technology Daily
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