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Kazakhstan eyes AI computing power with Nvidia backing

Kazakhstan is aiming to become a hub for AI computing power by leveraging its surplus electricity to build data centers. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has endorsed this initiative, highlighting the potential for "sovereign AI" and "AI factories" within the country. To support this ambition, Kazakhstan is investing in local talent development through initiatives like Alem.ai and coding schools, though building a skilled workforce is a long-term endeavor. AI

IMPACT Kazakhstan's push for AI computing infrastructure could create new regional hubs for AI development and training.

RANK_REASON Country-level initiative to leverage AI infrastructure and talent development, with endorsement from a major AI hardware provider. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Kazakhstan eyes AI computing power with Nvidia backing

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