2025.05.14 12:00 (Updated 2025.05.14) | Translated by Lü Xuanhuai
US President Donald Trump with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Trump's Facebook)
Trump facilitates investment in Middle Eastern AI companies like Nvidia and AMD.
US President Trump visited Saudi Arabia on the 13th, securing a $600 billion AI cooperation plan, marking the largest artificial intelligence investment deal in Middle Eastern history.
Saudi Arabian AI startup Humain will join hands with US tech giants NVIDIA and AMD to officially launch a national-level plan to build a large-scale AI computing center, aiming to make Saudi Arabia a global AI hub.
Humain Project Launched: Deploying Hundreds of Thousands of AI Chips
Humain, an AI startup led by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and affiliated with the sovereign wealth fund PIF, announced a five-year strategic cooperation agreement with Nvidia during Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia.
According to the plan, Humain will establish data centers in multiple locations in Saudi Arabia, initially deploying 18,000 of Nvidia's latest Blackwell architecture AI chips, with a total scale reaching hundreds of thousands of chips, providing 500 megawatts of ultra-large-scale AI computing power.
According to the plan, Humain will establish data centers in multiple locations in Saudi Arabia, initially deploying 18,000 of Nvidia's latest Blackwell architecture AI chips, with a total scale reaching hundreds of thousands of chips, providing 500 megawatts of ultra-large-scale AI computing power.
AMD followed suit, announcing a $10 billion supply agreement with Humain to provide high-performance AI computing chips and technical support, strengthening Saudi Arabia's AI infrastructure capabilities.
The Trump administration shifted its policy to incentivize AI companies to expand overseas.
This collaboration also reflects a significant shift in Trump administration policy. Compared to the strict restrictions imposed on AI chip exports during the Biden era, Trump has completely lifted controls on advanced chip exports to the Middle East. This move not only unlocks the export potential of the US chip industry but also strengthens economic ties with strategic partners such as Saudi Arabia.
At a press conference, Trump stated, "This is a moment when America leads the world in technology, promotes free markets and peace. The Humain project will be the beginning of decades of cooperation between the United States and Saudi Arabia."
Economic strategy extends to defense and energy
In addition to the AI field, Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia also facilitated several major deals in the military and energy sectors. US defense companies signed $142 billion in defense equipment and maintenance contracts with Saudi Arabia, while energy companies participated in Saudi Arabia's green energy transition plan.
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