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Kazakhstan signs $10 billion AI infrastructure agreements with NVIDIA and Firebird

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  • Kazakhstan signed $10 billion agreements with NVIDIA and Firebird to develop AI infrastructure.
  • The Data Center Valley project in Ekibastuz will create a large AI computing cluster with up to 100,000 NVIDIA GPUs.
  • The initiative aims to attract tech partners, strengthen Kazakhstan's digital hub position, and generate significant export revenue.

Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a major player in artificial intelligence infrastructure with the signing of $10 billion in agreements with tech giants NVIDIA and Firebird. The centerpiece of this ambitious initiative is the Data Center Valley project in Ekibastuz, which aims to establish one of Eurasia's largest AI computing hubs.

The project will feature a substantial AI computing cluster equipped with up to 100,000 advanced NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs). This significant investment underscores Kazakhstan's strategic priority to develop its digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence capabilities. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov highlighted the importance of attracting leading international technology partners to bolster the country's role as a regional digital hub.

The development of artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure remains one of Kazakhstan’s strategic priorities.

— Olzhas BektenovSpeaking at the signing ceremony, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov emphasized the strategic importance of AI and digital infrastructure development for Kazakhstan.

Officials anticipate that the planned investments will yield substantial economic benefits, projecting at least $3 billion in annual export revenue. Beyond financial gains, the project is expected to create new jobs and accelerate Kazakhstan's transformation into a leading digital center in Eurasia. The Data Center Valley, located in the Pavlodar region, will be Central Asia's largest data center complex, with a potential power capacity of 1 gigawatt and approximately 1,400 hectares allocated for its development.

Firebird, a specialist in AI infrastructure and data center construction, is partnering with NVIDIA, a global leader in AI and advanced computing technologies. NVIDIA's products are integral to supercomputers, data centers, and the burgeoning field of generative AI, suggesting a robust technological foundation for the project.

the planned investments could generate at least $3 billion in annual export revenue while creating new jobs and accelerating Kazakhstan’s transformation into a major digital center in Eurasia.

— Zhaslan MadievDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiev outlined the expected economic benefits and transformative impact of the project.
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