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Cisco, G42, AMD Deploy 1GW AI Cluster in UAE, Pushing GPU Diversification and Full-Stack Integration
Cisco, G42, and AMD partner to deploy a large-scale AI cluster in the UAE based on AMD MI350X GPUs, integrating Cisco's full-stack secure AI infrastructure (UCS servers, Nexus 9K switches, Firepower firewalls). This marks Cisco's transformation into a full-stack AI infrastructure integrator and positions AMD as a second GPU supplier for US-allied nations, locking out Chinese vendors in the UAE market.
OpenAI Launches Community-Driven AI Infrastructure Initiative Stargate Community
OpenAI announced the Stargate Community initiative, adopting a community-first approach to build AI infrastructure with emphasis on localized deployment and customization based on community feedback, energy needs, and workforce priorities.
OpenAI partners with SoftBank for gigawatt-scale AI data center campuses
OpenAI partners with SoftBank Group and SB Energy to develop multi-gigawatt AI data center campuses, including a 1.2 GW Texas facility supporting the Stargate initiative, signaling a shift toward energy-intensive AI infrastructure at scale.