Source: Wired
Summary
Astronomers are using Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to analyze large datasets and identify patterns that can lead to the discovery of exoplanets. According to researchers, the combination of GPUs and AI can speed up the processing of data from space missions like the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). The method has already led to the discovery of several new exoplanets.
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The launch follows a familiar script.
Astronomers are turning to GPUs to find needles in the galactic haystack. Because, you know, the old way of searching for exoplanets was just too slow. Now, with the power of AI and GPUs, they can process data faster and find those pesky planets in no time. It’s not like they’re just using more powerful computers to do the same thing they’ve always done, but hey, “AI” sounds cooler.
Author: Evan Null
