El Salvador signed an agreement with Nvidia to develop artificial intelligence focused on addressing national challenges.
Signing Agreement with Nvidia
On April 21, 2025, the government of El Salvador signed a letter of intent with Nvidia aimed at creating a robust artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure for the country. This information was announced by the National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) of El Salvador.
Goals of Building AI Infrastructure
The primary goal of this collaboration is to create 'sovereign AI' that will help enhance areas such as culture, language, environment, and the economy. Nvidia will provide its expertise and tools to support the development of AI in El Salvador, which aims to use these technologies to solve issues like healthcare, education, and economic optimization.
Educational Initiatives in AI
In March 2025, the ONBTC launched the CUBO_ai program aimed at training university-level AI specialists. The program is expected to be supported by renowned Bitcoin advocate Cathie Wood, who will give the first lecture. The government also plans to upskill its workforce by training developers and researchers to address the country's AI needs.
El Salvador is actively developing its AI initiatives, which may significantly impact addressing the country's social and economic issues. The collaboration with Nvidia and the launch of educational programs highlight the importance of these efforts.
