Collaborating with artificial intelligence on Argonne's Aurora Supercomputer

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Argonne National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy science and technology center focused on solving critical national challenges through research and innovation. Argonne has been a leader in high-performance computing for decades, and now plays a central role in advancing artificial intelligence and exascale computing for science and national security.

As scientific data grows in complexity and volume, traditional computing methods—where researchers run jobs and wait for results—can slow the pace of discovery. This model limits researchers' ability to test ideas quickly, explore large parameter spaces, or adjust based on real-time insight. These constraints are especially important in fields like materials development, energy systems, and national infrastructure, where faster results can lead to stronger energy security.

Aurora, Argonne’s new exascale supercomputer, was designed to help address this gap. Built to support simulation, data analysis, and AI at massive scale, Aurora enables a more interactive approach to computing—where researchers can test ideas, get near-immediate feedback, and make faster, more informed decisions. It creates new opportunities for using AI as a scientific partner, rather than just a tool.

In this interview, Argonne’s Michael Papka describes how Aurora supports this shift. He explains how scientists can now engage with their research more like they would in a lab—posing questions, adjusting parameters, and refining their approach in near real time. This change in workflow has the potential to speed up scientific progress across a range of domains.

Aurora is also tightly integrated with other research tools at Argonne, such as the Advanced Photon Source, which generates large experimental datasets. Aurora provides the computing power needed to analyze that data efficiently, enabling faster insight and broader impact.

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