UAE to deploy 8 exaflop supercomputer in India to strengthen local sovereign AI infrastructure

Summary

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.