They saydata is the new oil.

Hearing Saudi Arabia talk about sustainability is pretty much the weirdest thing ever, but here we are.

Supposedly, this deal is going to usher in new energy efficient methods of data consumption.

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Youll excuse me if I dont hold my breath on that one.

The deal illustrates the Saudis interest in becoming a bedrock investor in the artificial intelligence industry.

In November, Neoms longtime CEOstepped away from the project without explanation.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Human Rights Watchhas also reportedthat the Kingdoms empire-building projects are built on widespread labor abuses.

The Saudis havecalled reports of the vast death toll surrounding Neom misinformation.

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