G42 and Cerebras, in partnership with MBZUAI and C-DAC, will deploy an 8 exaflop AI supercomputer in India. The system will operate under India's governance and security frameworks as part of the India AI Mission. It will provide access to compute for researchers, startups, and government entities. Why it matters: This deployment represents a major boost to India's AI infrastructure and sovereign AI capabilities, expanding access to advanced compute resources in the region.
G42 and Cerebras, in partnership with MBZUAI and C-DAC, will deploy an 8 exaflop AI supercomputer in India. The system will operate under India's governance frameworks, ensuring data sovereignty and security. It aims to democratize access to AI innovation for researchers, startups, and government entities. Why it matters: This initiative significantly enhances India's AI infrastructure and promotes sovereign AI capabilities for local innovation while strengthening UAE-India strategic ties.
G42 and Cerebras, in partnership with MBZUAI and C-DAC, will deploy an 8 exaflop AI supercomputer in India. The system will operate under India's governance frameworks, with all data remaining within national jurisdiction to meet sovereign security and compliance requirements. The supercomputer will be accessible to Indian researchers, startups, and government entities under the India AI Mission.
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in Abu Dhabi announced its Quantum Research Center (QRC) will build the UAE’s first quantum computer in collaboration with Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech. The computer will use superconducting qubits, the same technology used by Google and IBM. The first quantum chips are expected by the end of summer. Why it matters: This project positions the UAE as a leader in quantum computing research and development in the Middle East, potentially enabling breakthroughs in medicine, materials science, and AI.
HPE is building a new supercomputer for MBZUAI to accelerate AI research and advance the UAE’s National Strategy for AI. The supercomputer will enhance MBZUAI's ability to run complex AI models and increase predictability in research analyses in fields like energy, transportation, and the environment. The Campus Super Computing Center (CSCC) will house the new supercomputer. Why it matters: This investment strengthens the UAE's AI capabilities and its position as a global leader in AI research and development.