From SiliconANGLE · Victoria Gayton · · 1m
University of Utah Keeps AI Control with Redtail Expansion
University of Utah maintains operational sovereignty over AI research as Redtail expands computing access.
In brief
University of Utah maintains operational sovereignty over AI research as Redtail expands computing access. University of Utah retains operational control of AI research infrastructure through Redtail while expanding research access for state projects. Originally reported by SiliconANGLE.
Operational sovereignty definition
University of Utah retains operational sovereignty over shared computing resources.
“In research, we are always trying to balance research security with doing open research for societal good”
Redtail AI factory supercomputer
University of Utah’s Redtail AI factory supercomputer supports statewide research and education needs.
Chief AI officer explains balance
Manish Parashar balances research security with open research for societal good.
“In research, we are always trying to balance research security with doing open research for societal good”
Redtail deployment details
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. helped architect and deploy Redtail as a turnkey system.
Center for High Performance Computing
University’s Center for High Performance Computing manages Redtail allocations and onboarding.
“They have admin access, they’re doing the allocations, they are doing the onboarding”
Five Pillars of Sovereign AI
University retains operational and legal responsibilities through Five Pillars framework.
“Our overall ecosystem is a hybrid”
Expanding regulated research capacity
Redtail frees up capacity for healthcare and regulated research projects.
“How do we move into a facility that has not only the capacity, but is also compliant with emerging controls that are coming out”
The big picture
University of Utah retains operational control of AI research infrastructure through Redtail while expanding research access for state projects.
