During President Trump's recent trip to Saudi Arabia, a notable high-powered lunch occurred with tech giants like Elon Musk and Sam Altman, showcasing AI's growing significance in US-Saudi relations. Multiple billion-dollar deals emerged, including Nvidia's sale of chips to new Saudi ventures. This partnership aims to bolster AI advancements, leveraging Saudi Arabia's substantial energy resources for data centers. However, the flurry of agreements has faced criticism within the US, warning of potential risks in sharing advanced technology with Middle Eastern nations.
"They are able to deploy enormous electricity supply from gas and solar power and... can deploy quickly. This gives them an advantage." - Karen E. Young, Columbia University.
The collective presence of tech leaders like Elon Musk and Sam Altman at Trump's lunch in Saudi Arabia signals a significant push towards US-Saudi AI partnerships.
The deals announced during Trump's visit, worth tens of billions, highlight a critical shift in US policy towards AI investment in the Middle East.
Critics in Washington express concern that supplying advanced tech to the Middle East could lead to strategic disadvantages for the US in future tech developments.
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