The Data Center Exodus: Saudi Arabia's Unlikely Gain from America's Loss The partnership between San Francisco based Together AI and Humain, a Saudi Arabian AI company founded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has secured access to 250 megawatts of electricity from data centers in the Kingdom.
This development is a stark reminder that American companies are fleeing the backlash against data centers at home by setting up shop in countries with more welcoming regulatory environments.
Saudi Arabia's ambitious plans to diversify its economy beyond oil have made it an attractive destination for foreign investment, including American tech companies seeking to escape the growing criticism of data centers.