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• World`s Largest Inferencing Center
  Groq and Aramco Team up for AI Project.

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Groq/Aramco

🤖 Groq and Aramco Join Hands to Build AI Powerhouse

AI startup Groq is partnering with Saudi oil giant Aramco to build what they claim will be the world's largest AI inferencing center in Saudi Arabia.

How big is this project?

• Initially housing 19,000 language processing units (LPUs)

• Potential expansion to 200,000 LPUs

• Cost expected to be "in the order of nine figures"

Where will it be located?

• In Saudi Arabia, serving the Middle East, Africa, and India

• Leverages Saudi Arabia's low energy costs and available land

• Within 100-millisecond data travel time to 4 billion people

When will it be operational?

• Groq anticipates the center to be running by the end of 2024

Why Saudi Arabia?

• Low energy costs

• Abundant land availability

• Strategic geographical location for serving multiple regions

What are the implications?

• Could accelerate near-instantaneous chatbot responses

• Demonstrates Groq's ability to scale up AI inference infrastructure

• Positions Saudi Arabia as a major player in global AI development

Why does this matter?

• Highlights Saudi Arabia's commitment to AI infrastructure

• Could shift the balance of AI processing power globally

• May accelerate AI development and deployment in emerging markets

This partnership could reshape the global AI landscape, potentially making Saudi Arabia a key hub for AI inferencing and accelerating AI advancements worldwide.

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