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AI galaxy hunters are adding to the global GPU crunch

TechCrunch • Thu, 23 Apr 2026

Astronomers are turning to GPUs to find needles in the galactic haystack.

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Astronomers are turning to GPUs to find needles in the galactic haystack.

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