The Dutch government said on Thursday it is in discussions with US chip firms Nvidia and AMD about suppling hardware and technological knowledge for a possible artificial intelligence (AI) facility.
The Netherlands aims to build a facility where an AI "supercomputer" can contribute to research and development, as part of broader EU projects to strengthen Europe's digital economy.
Last year the Dutch government set aside €204.5m (R3.99bn) for investments in AI, while it also aims to use European subsidies.
Economy minister Dirk Beljaarts said chances of realising the project had increased significantly as a result of the discussions, without giving specific details.
"Competition is fierce, the whole world is after this technology," the minister said after a meeting with Nvidia in Silicon Valley.
"This deal brings building a Dutch AI facility a lot closer."
• This article has been amended to make clear the Netherlands has held talks with Nvidia, not reached a deal.
Netherlands holds supply talks with Nvidia, AMD on AI facility
The Dutch government said on Thursday it is in discussions with US chip firms Nvidia and AMD about suppling hardware and technological knowledge for a possible artificial intelligence (AI) facility.
The Netherlands aims to build a facility where an AI "supercomputer" can contribute to research and development, as part of broader EU projects to strengthen Europe's digital economy.
Last year the Dutch government set aside €204.5m (R3.99bn) for investments in AI, while it also aims to use European subsidies.
Economy minister Dirk Beljaarts said chances of realising the project had increased significantly as a result of the discussions, without giving specific details.
"Competition is fierce, the whole world is after this technology," the minister said after a meeting with Nvidia in Silicon Valley.
"This deal brings building a Dutch AI facility a lot closer."
• This article has been amended to make clear the Netherlands has held talks with Nvidia, not reached a deal.
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