Groq taps Aramco for massive AI compute hub
Groq just partnered with Saudi oil giant Aramco to build a massive AI inference data center in Saudi Arabia. Funded by Aramco with a nine-figure budget, the site will launch by the end of this year with 19,000 LPUs and could scale to 200,000 units. Why it matters: Low energy costs and strategic location could make the Gulf a vital AI compute hub for surrounding regions.