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USD$60 Million: Ameriabank Joins Financing of Firebird’s AI Data Center Construction in Armenia

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Ameriabank has provided USD 60 million in financing for the construction of an AI data center by Firebird AI, marking the launch of the financing process for a project of key importance to Armenia’s economy.

The data center being built through the collaboration of Firebird, NVIDIA and Dell Technologies, as well as the Government of Armenia will become the most powerful in the region. It will enable research institutions, technology companies, and enterprises to deploy modern AI technologies at scale, strengthening Armenia’s leading position on the global technology map.

Ameriabank maintains its position as the largest corporate lender in Armenia, offering tailored financial solutions to local and international companies based in Armenia. The bank’s corporate portfolio, including finance lease and factoring, has surpassed AMD 1 trillion, an unprecedented achievement for the Armenian banking sector․

About Ameriabank

Ameriabank is a leading financial and technology company in Armenia, a major contributor to the Armenian economy. In line with its digital transformation strategy, the bank continuously implements unique products, services and innovative platforms designed to meet the diverse financial and non-financial needs of its customers. Ameriabank, as a dynamically growing fintech space, offers seamless solutions to improve the quality of life.

The Bank is supervised by the Central Bank of Armenia.

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John
Key Risks of This AI Center - Environmental & Resource Strain: The facility faces criticism over massive water usage for cooling (roughly 500,000 gallons per day) amid existing water scarcity, along with potential air quality concerns from backup generators. Sovereignty & Security Concerns: Reports suggest that up to 80% of computing capacity could be used by foreign companies, leading to concerns that Armenian user and government data could be stored on systems primarily serving international interests. Environmental Impact Concerns: Concerns have been raised by community members regarding potential air quality degradation and strain on infrastructure. High Opportunity Cost: Questions exist regarding whether the massive resources required might be better utilized elsewhere, with some arguing that the benefits might largely accrue to foreign entities, Armenia’s AI factory, with a projected capacity of up to 100 megawatts, will eventually consume as much electricity as roughly from 50,000 to 100,000 households.

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