北京时间4月1日，据《纽约时报》报道，沙特阿拉伯计划设立一只规模达400亿美元的AI初创企业风投基金，旨在支持人工智能领域的创新和发展。这一消息显示了沙特阿拉伯寻求经济多元化的决心，以及在全球科技竞赛中占据一席之地的雄心。
沙特阿拉伯作为全球最大的石油出口国之一，正积极寻求经济转型，减少对石油的依赖。此次设立AI风投基金，是该国“2030愿景”计划的一部分，该计划旨在通过投资高科技产业，推动经济结构的多元化。
据悉，沙特阿拉伯的代表已经与硅谷顶级风险投资公司Andreessen Horowitz（a16z）等进行了合作洽谈，讨论如何共同支持AI初创企业发展。此外，沙特方面还表示，该国正考虑创办自己的AI公司，涵盖从芯片设计到数据中心等各个领域。
该基金预计将于今年下半年正式推出，届时将成为全球最大的AI风投基金之一。这一举措不仅将促进沙特本国科技产业的发展，也将对全球AI初创企业产生积极影响，为行业发展注入新的活力。
英文翻译内容：
Title: Saudi Arabia to Launch $40 billion AI Venture Capital Fund, Boosting Tech Transformation
Keywords: Saudi Arabia, AI Venture Capital, Tech Startups
News content:
On April 1, Beijing time, The New York Times reported that Saudi Arabia plans to establish a $40 billion venture capital fund for AI startup companies, aiming to support innovation and development in the field of artificial intelligence. This move showcases Saudi Arabia’s determination to diversify its economy and its ambition to secure a place in the global tech race.
As one of the world’s largest oil exporters, Saudi Arabia is actively seeking economic transformation and reducing its reliance on oil. The establishment of the AI venture capital fund is part of the country’s “Vision 2030” plan, which aims to promote diversification of the economy through investments in high-tech industries.
It is reported that representatives from Saudi Arabia have held discussions with leading Silicon Valley venture capital firms such as Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) on how to jointly support the development of AI startup companies. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is considering setting up its own AI companies, covering various fields from chip design to data center operations.
The fund is expected to be officially launched in the second half of this year and is set to become one of the largest AI venture capital funds in the world. This initiative will not only promote the development of Saudi Arabia’s tech industry but also have a positive impact on global AI startups, injecting new vitality into the industry.
【来源】https://www.ithome.com/0/756/840.htm
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