👉 The IC Project, or Interconnected Computing Project, is an initiative launched in 2000 by the University of California, Berkeley, to foster collaboration and innovation in distributed computing. It aims to create a global network of interconnected computers and systems, enabling researchers and developers to work together on complex computational problems. The project focuses on developing open-source software, hardware, and standards to facilitate seamless communication and resource sharing across diverse computing environments. By promoting interoperability and reducing barriers to collaboration, IC Project seeks to accelerate scientific discovery, improve computational efficiency, and drive technological advancements across various fields such as climate modeling, genomics, and artificial intelligence.