Kazakhstan Bets $10 Billion on AI With Nvidia-Backed Data Center Valley

Kazakhstan is making a massive investment of $10 billion to develop a cutting-edge AI-driven data center complex in Pavlodar, backed by US tech giant Nvidia and a cloud company. This initiative, dubbed "Data Center Valley," aims to transform Kazakhstan into a global digital hub and aligns with the country's "Digital Qazaqstan" strategy to shift towards a cognitive economy by 2029. The project underscores Kazakhstan's ambition to leverage its strategic location and technological advancements to boost its economy and international standing in the digital age.