U.S. approves AI chip exports to Saudi Arabia, UAE

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The U.S has approved the export of up to 35,000 Nvidia Blackwell AI chips to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, marking an expansion of U.S.–Gulf technology cooperation.

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00:00The United States has approved the export of thousands of advanced artificial intelligence ships,

00:06giving major technology access to two state-linked AI companies in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

00:14The move follows Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's latest visit to Washington,

00:19marking major steps in U.S.-Golf tech cooperation amid a regional push to lead in artificial intelligence.

00:26The U.S. Commerce Department has authorized the export of up to 35,000 NVIDIA Blackwell chips,

00:35worth an estimated $1 billion from Emirati firm G42 and Saudi company Humane.

00:41Both companies are launching big-scale data center projects and will be required to meet strict U.S. security

00:47and reporting standards as part of the deal.

00:51G42 plans to build one of the world's largest data center hubs, called Stargate UAE,

00:56set to go online in 2026 with partners including NVIDIA, OpenAI, Cisco, Oracle, and Japan's SoftBank.

01:04The UAE's ambassador to Washington, Yusuf Alotaiba, called the decision another milestone in bilateral cooperation,

01:11reflecting U.S. confidence in the country's advanced technology sector.

01:1592, and the U.S. confidence in the country's advanced technology sector.

01:1692, and the U.S. confidence in the country's advanced technology sector.

01:1792, and the U.S. confidence in the country's advanced technology sector.

01:1892, and the U.S. confidence in the country's advanced technology sector.

01:1992, and the U.S. confidence in the country's advanced technology sector.

01:2092, and the U.S. confidence in the country's advanced technology sector.

01:2192, and the U.S. confidence in the country's advanced technology sector.

01:2292, and the U.S. confidence in the country's advanced technology sector.

01:2392, and the U.S. confidence in the country's advanced technology sector.

01:2492, and the U.S. confidence in the country's advanced technology sector.

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