$AMD announced a multi-year collaboration with the French government to support France’s national AI strategy
The goal is to expand local AI innovation, improve access to advanced compute, and strengthen France’s position in the global AI ecosystem
AMD plans to provide hardware, software, and training to French researchers, educators, developers, and AI startups through the AMD University Program, AMD AI Developer Program, and AMD AI Academy
AMD will deepen its work with GENCI, the Jules Verne Consortium, and CEA on Alice Recoque, expected to become France’s first exascale supercomputer powered by AMD
A planned Center of Excellence will provide expertise, training, and ecosystem support, helping France better use that system and develop its broader AI Factory France ecosystem