AI in a Supercomputing World: The Next Scientific Frontier
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Monday, 2 March 2026 -
16:30h - 17:00h -
Talent Arena - XPRO Stage -
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Cristian Canton
BSC Associate Director
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Artificial intelligence and high-performance computing are converging to redefine how science is conceived, executed, and applied. This convergence enables advances in multiple areas: from building Earth Twins to understand and mitigate climate change, to developing sovereign chip designs tailored for AI, and advancing dual-use technologies that balance innovation and responsibility. European large language models are reshaping how multilingual societies engage with knowledge, while new computational methods are breaking new ground in the social sciences, medicine, and engineering. This new era not only accelerates discovery; it also evolves the scientific method toward a future where AI-driven simulations, transparent data practices, and ethical design are central pillars of progress. In this talk, we will explore all these topics with examples of the work that the Barcelona Supercomputing Center has led globally.
