New Supercomputer Launched to Preserve Hungarian Language and Cultural Heritage
Hungary has taken a major technological step toward safeguarding its linguistic and cultural heritage with the launch of a new high-performance supercomputer designed specifically for artificial intelligence research and large-scale digital preservation. The advanced server — optimized for AI-driven tasks — was officially unveiled on Monday at Eöt
vös Loránd University (ELTE) . The project is the result of a collaboration between ELTE , the National Digital Heritage Laboratory (DH-LAB) , and support from the National Fund for Research, Development, and Innovation . At the launch event, László Palkovics , government commissioner for artificial intelligence, outlined Hungary’s renewed AI strategy, which now extends to 2030 . While retaining the key principles of the 2020 initiative, the updated strategy reflects recent technological advancements and regulatory developments. One of the central goals, Palkovics explained, is the creation of an extensive Hungarian cultural model capable of processing documents spanning more than a thousand years of statehood . This vast digital corpus will serve both preservation and future planning efforts across various sectors. The task of digitizing and organizing this immense body of historical material has been entrusted to ELTE and the Hungarian National Archives . Achieving this requires immense processing power — a need the new supercomputer is designed to meet. Palkovics highlighted that the server plays a crucial role in supporting this national mission: “Digitization and data structuring demand major computing capacity. With this powerful system, ELTE now has not only the expertise, but also the technological foundation required.” The new AI-focused supercomputer is expected to accelerate Hungary’s cultural preservation projects, support academic research, and strengthen the country’s presence in global artificial intelligence development.
