Mentioned:
Micron wants to stay on the leading edge of the future of artificial intelligence. Which is exactly why they’re committing billions of dollars to a new research project.
What’s happening:
- Micron (NASDAQ: MU) has unveiled Micron Research Labs to advance memory and compute breakthroughs for artificial intelligence
Why it matters:
- Micron plans to invest $10B USD in capital into Micron Research Labs and build out a campus in Boise, Idaho which will bring together leading talent from academia, government and startups
Going deeper:
- Micron has publicly stated that Micron Research Labs will be largely focused on critical memory technologies, memory and compute architectures, packaging and future semiconductor manufacturing
- Micron has been aggressively committing capital to expanding their presence in the United States lately, including notably committing to $3B USD in investment into the semiconductor supply chain in America
The intrigue:
- The Boise, Idaho campus that Micron Research Labs plans to build is expected to host hundreds of researchers, provide technical workshops and host innovation forums
