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Netherlands Partners with Nvidia for Potential AI Supercomputing Facility

The agreement aims to advance AI research and development as the Netherlands seeks to strengthen its digital economy.

  • The Dutch government has reached a deal with Nvidia to supply hardware and expertise for a proposed AI supercomputing facility.
  • The facility is intended to accelerate AI research and development, supporting the Netherlands' ambition to be a global leader in digital innovation.
  • In 2024, the Dutch government allocated €204.5 million ($210 million) for AI investments, with plans to leverage European subsidies for further funding.
  • Economy Minister Dirk Beljaarts, currently in Silicon Valley, emphasized the importance of Nvidia's involvement in advancing the project's feasibility.
  • The Netherlands continues to prioritize AI talent development, infrastructure, and safe applications, including work on a local large language model, GPT-NL.
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