According to José Merino, Director of Mexico's Telecommunications and Digital Transformation Agency, the Coatlicue supercomputer is seven times more powerful than the leading supercomputer currently in use in the region. With a capacity of 2.3 petaflops (a unit of computing speed), Mexico's most powerful supercomputer can perform one quadrillion calculations per second.
Meanwhile, Coatlicue's capacity will be 314 petaflops, Merino told the Associated Press. Construction of Coatlicue is scheduled to begin next year and be completed within 24 months, but the site has not yet been decided. The federal government will select a location in January 2026 through an interagency review process that considers factors related to water and energy consumption and connectivity.
"This project allows Mexico to enhance its AI capabilities and break through the limits of data processing," Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized at a press conference last week.
José Merino, Director of Mexico's Telecommunications and Digital Transformation Agency, introduces the Coatlicue supercomputer project. Photo: MEXICAN GOVERNMENT.
With a total investment of up to $327 million, Coatlicue is expected to address systemic shortcomings in Mexico's high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities. According to Mr. Merino, current limitations in data processing lead to prolonged computation times, impacting budget analysis, climate modeling, risk prevention, and scientific research.
Authorities expect Coatlicue to assist in solving problems across a range of areas, from identifying oil and gas deposits and predicting natural disasters to monitoring disease outbreaks and training specialized AI systems for federal agencies.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/tham-vong-sieu-may-tinh-cua-mexico-196251129214554204.htm
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