BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, Microsoft, and MGX have jointly launched the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership (GAIIP), aimed at enhancing data center capabilities and energy infrastructure to meet the increasing demand for AI technology. This partnership is set to focus primarily on investments within the United States, with additional funding allocated to U.S. partner countries. GAIIP seeks to mobilize $30 billion in private equity capital, which could generate a total investment potential of up to $100 billion, leveraging both equity and debt financing to drive AI innovation and economic growth.
The partnership emphasizes an open architecture and broad ecosystem, inviting diverse partners and companies to participate. NVIDIA will contribute its expertise in AI data centers and factories, strengthening the initiative's capabilities. MGX, an investor in AI and advanced technologies established in Abu Dhabi, aims to enhance global AI infrastructure and is backed by significant investment experience. According to industry leaders, this collaboration not only targets technological advancement but also aims to bolster national competitiveness and security while addressing critical infrastructure needs essential for the future economy.
