Groq will open an innovation center in Kazakhstan to localize technologies and jointly develop AI solutions.

The Ministry of Digital Development and Artificial Intelligence of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the American company Groq, Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding cooperation in the field of implementing advanced computing systems and developing artificial intelligence solutions. The signing of the document took place within the framework of events dedicated to the development of the digital economy and the implementation of innovative technologies in the country.

According to the memorandum, the parties intend to jointly implement the following areas:

— deployment of Groq infrastructure on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan and launch of pilot projects based on the national Alem.AI platform, as well as using the capabilities of Astana Hub to test solutions in the field of high-performance computing, software development, and artificial intelligence applications, including projects in the fields of science, education, medicine, finance, industry, and public administration

— creation of cloud data centers designed to support high-performance computing and artificial intelligence programs, which will accelerate the implementation of modern technologies at the national and regional levels, ensure storage and processing of big data, increase computing power for government, commercial, and research organizations, and contribute to the training of specialists in information technology and data analysis

— consideration of the possibility of opening an innovation center or official representative office of Groq on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan to localize technologies, jointly develop projects, implement modern solutions in the field of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, conduct educational and research programs, and exchange experience with Kazakhstani specialists and organizations engaged in digital technologies, programming, robotics, and artificial intelligence development.

The memorandum is aimed at developing cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and international companies in the field of digital technologies, implementing advanced solutions in the field of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, creating conditions for technology localization, developing national computing infrastructure, supporting educational initiatives and research projects, and strengthening the country's potential in the field of the digital economy and technological development.

Source: Gov.kz