{"id":23979,"date":"2025-05-14T13:32:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T10:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/a-trillion-dollar-deal-a-new-us-saudi-ai-alliance\/"},"modified":"2025-05-14T13:32:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T10:32:18","slug":"a-trillion-dollar-deal-a-new-us-saudi-ai-alliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/a-trillion-dollar-deal-a-new-us-saudi-ai-alliance\/","title":{"rendered":"A trillion-dollar deal: a new US\u2013Saudi AI alliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>US technology firms have struck agreements with Saudi Arabia\u2019s Humain to scale artificial intelligence in the region. The initiative coincides with President Donald Trump\u2019s visit to the country.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nvidia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Nvidia <a href=\"https:\/\/nvidianews.nvidia.com\/news\/humain-and-nvidia-announce-strategic-partnership-to-build-ai-factories-of-the-future-in-saudi-arabia\">will sell<\/a> more than 18,000 of its latest AI chips to Humain. CEO Jensen Huang said this during a regional trip that included Trump and other corporate leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Blackwell chips will be used in data centres with a total capacity of 500 MW in Saudi Arabia. Nvidia said it would supply the GB300, one of the firm\u2019s most advanced products.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI am very glad to be here to help celebrate the grand opening and launch of Humain. Saudi Arabia must build AI infrastructure in your country so that you can participate and help shape the future of this incredibly transformative technology,\u201d Huang said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Humain is owned by Saudi Arabia\u2019s Public Investment Fund. The company will develop AI models and data-centre infrastructure. Its plans include \u201cdeploying several hundred thousand Nvidia graphics processors\u201d.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThank you very much, Jensen. Tim Cook is not here, but you are,\u201d Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/05\/13\/nvidia-blackwell-ai-chips-saudi-arabia.html\">commented<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Amazon <a href=\"https:\/\/press.aboutamazon.com\/2025\/5\/aws-and-humain-announce-groundbreaking-ai-zone-to-accelerate-ai-adoption-in-saudi-arabia-and-globally\">said<\/a> it would, together with Humain, create a \u201cgroundbreaking AI zone\u201d to accelerate adoption in Saudi Arabia and globally. The partnership entails more than $5bn in investment.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThis collaboration aligns with Saudi Arabia\u2019s 2030 development strategy and builds on the kingdom\u2019s 2024 pledge to invest in creating an AI-based economy. It represents a significant step toward realizing the state\u2019s ambitions to become a world leader in artificial intelligence,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Amazon pledged to provide the country with its advanced server and network infrastructure capabilities and AI and machine-learning services, including Amazon SageMaker AI, Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Q.<\/p>\n<p>Under the tie-up, Humain intends to develop AI solutions using Amazon Web Services for end clients. The firms will also create a unified marketplace for AI agents.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AMD<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>AMD is another US chipmaker with which Humain has partnered to build AI infrastructure over the next five years. The agreement involves $10bn of investment.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Honored to be in Riyadh today at the US-Saudi Business Summit during <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@POTUS<\/a>\u2019s visit to unveil our new partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HUMAINAI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HUMAINAI<\/a> \u2014 a $10B initiative to scale an open, global AI infrastructure! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/prhSHgeVwx\">pic.twitter.com\/prhSHgeVwx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lisa Su (@LisaSu) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LisaSu\/status\/1922434816126963915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 13, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Humain will oversee the development of data centres, resilient energy systems and global fibre connections, while AMD will provide chips and software. The project will create data centres \u201cstretching from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States\u201d.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cOur investment in Humain is a significant milestone in the development of global AI infrastructure. Together we are creating a meaningful artificial intelligence platform that delivers performance, openness and reach at an unprecedented level,\u201d said AMD chief executive Lisa Su.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Global AI<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The partnerships do not end with Nvidia, Amazon and AMD. US technology company Global AI intends to work with Humain, writes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-05-13\/us-firm-global-ai-secures-saudi-investment-worth-billions?srnd=phx-ai\">Bloomberg<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>According to media reports, the deal is valued in the billions of dollars.<\/p>\n<p>Global AI is building a data centre in New York that will use Nvidia chips. It offers AI infrastructure for private companies and sovereign states.<\/p>\n<p>Under the partnership, Humain will gain access to Global AI\u2019s data centres in the US.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expanding cooperation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Trump\u2019s visit to Riyadh is tied to attracting foreign investment to the country. The trip includes stops in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-qw.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcMZyqlgB45VzVIfR8T7bAomio3YdgFfdChSurubNsMlL3WsxYJE0gctNQy2tRAlnT0CpXfiMA8i0x32i2GZJ0C6oBx2u1O2i-lH8CxbR0rSZarf5x2pJ0LLBV6KVzt0RE6xf1Nbw?key=kRN-uzC9rRUdhT6abWiGCQ\" alt=\"Trillion-dollar deal: a new US\u2013Saudi AI alliance\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Donald Trump with Crown Prince and ruler of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. Data: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-05-13\/us-to-boost-saudi-access-to-ai-chips-even-as-china-issues-linger?srnd=phx-ai\">Bloomberg<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, pledged to increase investment in the US by $600bn. Trump is seeking $1trn.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-05-13\/us-to-boost-saudi-access-to-ai-chips-even-as-china-issues-linger?srnd=phx-ai\">Bloomberg<\/a>, the Trump administration is preparing to announce a deal granting Saudi Arabia broader access to advanced semiconductors and paving the way for more data-centre capacity in the Gulf, even as some US officials remain concerned about the kingdom\u2019s ties to China.<\/p>\n<p>The two governments have reached an early-stage agreement but still need to work through key details. The US is chiefly concerned that China could gain access to chips shipped to Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2023 Washington has required companies to obtain a licence to sell AI processors to the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries, largely out of concern that equipment could end up under Beijing\u2019s control.<\/p>\n<p>Last year the Joe Biden administration discussed possible limits on shipments that would protect US technology from China without deterring third countries from buying the equipment.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legislation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In early May it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/us-lawmaker-targets-nvidia-chip-smuggling-china-with-new-bill-2025-05-05\/\">was reported<\/a> that a bill is being prepared requiring US chipmakers to verify the location of AI chips after sale. The effort is aimed at combating the smuggling of processors into China in circumvention of export controls.<\/p>\n<p>The chip-location verification technology relies on their connection to a secure computer server. The system would use the time it takes a signal to reach the centre, allowing the processor\u2019s location to be determined at the country level.<\/p>\n<p>Later Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/pc-components\/gpus\/u-s-inks-bill-to-force-geo-tracking-tech-for-gpus-and-servers-high-end-gaming-gpus-also-subject-to-tracking\">introduced<\/a> the corresponding legislative measure. If passed, geo-tracking features would be mandatory, including for high-performance graphics cards.<\/p>\n<p>In January, Donald Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/news\/trump-announces-500-billion-investment-in-ai-infrastructure\">announced<\/a> $500bn of private-sector investment in AI infrastructure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>US technology firms have struck agreements with Saudi Arabia\u2019s Humain to scale artificial intelligence in the region. The initiative coincides with President Donald Trump\u2019s visit to the country. Nvidia Nvidia will sell more than 18,000 of its latest AI chips to Humain. CEO Jensen Huang said this during a regional trip that included Trump and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23978,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"select":"","news_style_id":"","cryptorium_level":"","_short_excerpt_text":"","creation_source":"","_metatest_mainpost_news_update":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[170,1404,438,1150,1294,1390,1368,26],"class_list":["post-23979","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-and-analysis","tag-amazon","tag-amd","tag-artificial-intelligence","tag-news-plus","tag-nvidia","tag-partnership","tag-saudi-arabia","tag-usa"],"aioseo_notices":[],"amp_enabled":true,"views":"47","promo_type":"","layout_type":"","short_excerpt":"","is_update":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23979","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23979"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23979\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23978"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23979"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23979"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23979"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}