BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 15. The Government of
Kazakhstan and technology companies Firebird and NVIDIA have signed
a package of agreements in the field of artificial intelligence
worth $10 billion.
As reported by the government of Kazakhstan, the agreements were
signed during talks between Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, NVIDIA
Vice President Rev Lebaredian, and Firebird co-founders, CEO Razmik
Hovakimyan and Alexander Yesayan.
In particular, a strategic cooperation agreement was signed
between the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital
Development of Kazakhstan and Firebird, setting out a framework for
developing the AI ecosystem and establishing Firebird Labs
Kazakhstan on the basis of Alem.ai.
An additional agreement on key terms of cooperation was signed
between KT-Telecom LLP and Firebird Binding Term Sheet, defining
the technical and organizational parameters of joint work within
the Data Center Valley project in Kazakhstan's Pavlodar.
“The reached agreements create a basis for the further
implementation of the Data Center Valley project, which provides
for the creation of a modern technological infrastructure for the
deployment of AI, cloud technologies, and next-generation digital
services. The signed agreements reflect growing interest from
global technology companies in Kazakhstan as a promising platform
for developing AI infrastructure and strengthen the country’s
position as an emerging digital hub of Central Eurasia,” the
government said.
According to Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial
Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev, the Data
Center Valley project envisages attracting at least $10 billion.
These funds will be used to build artificial intelligence data
centers with a total capacity of at least 300 MW. The operation of
these facilities is expected to significantly increase export
revenue.
