Frontier AI

Frontier encompasses multiple significant initiatives in computing and technology research. Most prominently, Frontier is the world's most powerful supercomputer, operational at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, serving as critical infrastructure for advanced scientific research. Recently, the supercomputer has been integrated with quantum computing systems, combining classical and quantum computational approaches to expand research capabilities.

Frontier also refers to a coalition dedicated to funding and supporting carbon removal technologies and projects. Technology companies, including Anthropic, have joined the coalition, with Anthropic becoming the first AI startup member. This reflects growing commitment from the AI sector toward climate solutions.

These Frontier initiatives—advanced computing infrastructure and climate-focused investment—represent important developments shaping progress in AI research, computational science, and environmental sustainability.