The US government is set to approve the initial sales of advanced AI chips to Humain, a Saudi Arabian AI firm. This decision coincides with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's meeting with US President Donald Trump. The agreement, potentially finalised this week, signifies growing AI cooperation between the US and Saudi Arabia.
Humain, backed by Saudi state funds, seeks to deploy up to 400,000 AI chips by 2030, with a near-term investment of $50 billion in semiconductors. The approved chips are expected to enhance Humain's machine learning and data analysis capabilities, accelerating AI-driven solutions across sectors like finance, energy and defence. The US is including security conditions, ensuring Saudi Arabia excludes Chinese technology and prioritises the US semiconductor ecosystem.
Industry analysts view this deal as a move to secure technological advantages and strengthen bilateral partnerships. The agreement could benefit semiconductor companies like Nvidia and AMD. This partnership may also set a precedent for future collaborations between US tech firms and Middle Eastern AI ventures.
