AI infrastructure consortium expands with NVIDIA, xAI
AI Infrastructure Partnership targets $100bn Investment in AI data centres
#UAE #US #investment - The AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), initially founded by BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Microsoft, and Abu Dhabi-based MGX, has expanded to include AI leaders NVIDIA and xAI. The partnership aims to accelerate AI infrastructure investments with a focus on next-generation data centres and energy solutions. AIP plans to mobilise up to $100 billion in AI infrastructure development, unlocking $30 billion in capital from investors and corporations. The initiative will prioritise AI data centre expansion in the U.S. and allied nations, integrating NVIDIA’s expertise in AI factories and advanced computing. The announcement was made during the U.S. visit of Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also chairman of MGX
SO WHAT? - The expansion of AIP underscores the scale of the consortium’s ambition and the surging demand for AI infrastructure and energy solutions globally. With NVIDIA and xAI on board, the partnership strengthens its technological leadership, while unlocking new investment opportunities and potential funding. The initiative positions AIP as a major force in shaping AI-driven economic growth and securing AI infrastructure resilience.
Key Facts:
The AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), founded by BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Microsoft, and Abu Dhabi-based MGX, has expanded to include AI infrastructure leader NVIDIA and xAI, the AI company founded in 2023 by Elon Musk.
AIP was originally launched in September 2024 by BlackRock, Microsoft, MGX, and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP).
NVIDIA and xAI have joined AIP, enhancing its technology expertise in AI-driven infrastructure.
AIP seeks to mobilise $30 billion in private capital, unlocking up to $100 billion in AI and energy infrastructure investment.
NVIDIA will continue as a technical advisor, focusing on AI factories and high-performance data centres.
GE Vernova and NextEra Energy are collaborating with AIP to develop energy solutions for AI data centres.
The partnership prioritises investments in the U.S., OECD nations, and allied countries to drive AI expansion.
AIP’s open-architecture approach allows for a broad ecosystem of partners, fostering global AI innovation.
The initiative aligns with long-term AI infrastructure strategies to support sustainable energy and digital transformation.
ZOOM OUT - As AI adoption surges, the need for advanced data centres and scalable energy solutions has become critical. The expansion of AIP reflects a broader trend of global investment in AI infrastructure, with major players pooling resources to address rising computational demands. By integrating AI leaders like NVIDIA and xAI, AIP not only strengthens U.S. and global AI competitiveness but also reinforces the role of private capital in shaping the future of artificial intelligence-driven economies.
[Written and edited with the assistance of AI]
Read more about MGX:
MGX joins $100b global AI infrastructure consortium (Middle East AI News)
Abu Dhabi forms global technology investment company (Middle East AI News)