Why the U.S. must lead in supercomputing

China officially claimed the world’s second-fastest computer earlier this month. China was in fifth place just six months ago – and is expected to have the world’s fastest machine by year end. While its systems currently rely on U.S. components, China is already constructing comparable machines using its domestic technology. These challenges to U.S. leadership in supercomputing and chip design threaten our country’s economic future.

Here’s why:

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