India, UAE partner on AI sovereignty to bypass Google, Microsoft

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India partners with UAE's G42 to deploy an AI supercomputer on Indian soil using Cerebras systems, offering an alternative to reliance on Amazon, Microsoft, and Google for AI computing.
The collaboration aims to support India's AI sovereignty, allowing data to remain under Indian governance rules and adapting AI infrastructure from various international partners to meet local needs in sectors like healthcare and agriculture.
G42's entry into India faces competition from established U.S. tech giants, which provide integrated hardware, software, and support packages, raising questions about G42's ability to offer competitive services.
Cerebras, as G42's key technology partner, provides large AI chips designed for speed in running applications, contrasting with Nvidia's focus on training models, and benefits from significant UAE-based customer revenue.
The deal reflects a broader trend where governments seek to own AI infrastructure rather than rent it, potentially challenging U.S. cloud providers to adapt their offerings to retain global customers.

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