According to a report by the Financial Times, one of the world's largest asset management companies, BlackRock, will collaborate with tech giant Microsoft and MGX, an investment institution backed by Abu Dhabi, to jointly launch a large-scale artificial intelligence fund with a size exceeding $30 billion.
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The fund will primarily be used to build data centers and invest in energy infrastructure to meet the growing demand for AI computing. Additionally, chip giant NVIDIA will provide technical support for the fund to address the significant energy consumption brought by AI technology.
BlackRock has further expanded its presence in the infrastructure sector through the acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). This collaboration with Microsoft and MGX marks a significant step forward in BlackRock's strategic布局 in the AI field.
