TechAs the China-US AI race reaches Cairo, Egypt faces a strategic decision

Egypt is balancing its ties with China and the United States as both compete to build its AI data centres. Huawei has submitted a bid, while the US is reportedly preparing a counteroffer involving Nvidia, AMD and Microsoft. The contract could deepen the winner’s political and economic ties with Egypt, but the project also raises concerns over water, energy and pollution.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:37Original