NVIDIA and xAI Join $30 Billion AI Infrastructure Partnership
The initiative, led by BlackRock, Microsoft, GIP, and MGX, expands its scope with new partners and a focus on energy-efficient AI data centers.
- The AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) has added NVIDIA and xAI as members, with NVIDIA serving as a technical advisor leveraging its expertise in AI computing.
- The partnership, launched in September 2024, aims to unlock $30 billion in capital and mobilize up to $100 billion in total investment for AI-ready infrastructure.
- GE Vernova and NextEra Energy have joined to provide sustainable and diverse energy solutions, including renewable energy and battery storage, for AI data centers.
- AIP’s investments will prioritize building energy-efficient AI data centers in the United States and OECD countries to drive economic growth and innovation.
- The initiative operates on a non-exclusive, open-architecture platform to foster collaboration and attract a broad ecosystem of partners.