The Dutch government announced on Thursday that it is in discussions with U.S. semiconductor companies Nvidia and AMD regarding the supply of hardware and technological expertise for a proposed artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer facility. The initiative is part of broader efforts within the European Union to boost the region’s digital economy and advance AI research.
The Netherlands aims to establish a cutting-edge facility that would play a pivotal role in AI research and development, contributing to the continent’s technological competitiveness. Last year, the Dutch government allocated 204.5 million euros ($210 million) toward AI investments, with plans to leverage European Union subsidies as well.
Dutch Economy Minister Dirk Beljaarts noted that discussions with Nvidia and AMD have strengthened the likelihood of successfully realizing the project. While he did not provide specific details, he emphasized the global competition for AI technology, remarking that “the whole world is after this technology.” The minister indicated that these talks bring the vision of a Dutch AI facility much closer to reality.
