Blackstone Invests $300 Million In AI Data Firm That Powers Elon Musk's XAI Supercomputer
Blackstone Invests $300 Million In AI Data Firm That Powers Elon Musk's XAI Supercomputer
DDN's technology is integral to major AI infrastructure projects, including the Colossus supercomputer by Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) is making a significant move in the AI sector with a $300 million investment in DDN, a company known for its expertise in data storage and analysis.
黑石集团（纽交所：BX）在人工智能板块进行了一项重大投资，向DDN公司投资30000万美元，该公司以数据存储和分析的专业知识而闻名。
What Happened: The investment represents the first external funding for DDN, valuing the Chatsworth, California-based firm at $5 billion. Founded in 1998 by computer scientists Alex Bouzari and Paul Bloch, DDN provides computing equipment and software essential for managing data during AI model training and deployment, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
发生了什么：这笔投资代表了DDN的首笔外部融资，使这家位于加州查茨沃斯的公司估值达到50亿美元。1998年，由计算机科学家亚历克斯·布扎里和保罗·布洛赫创办的DDN提供管理数据所需的计算设备和软件，这对人工智能模型的训练和部署至关重要。《华尔街日报》周四报道。
Initially serving government agencies and research organizations, DDN has shifted its focus as businesses increasingly adopt AI technologies. CEO Bouzari stated that Blackstone's investment will help expand DDN's business-customer base, making AI more cost-effective.
DDN最初是为政府机构和研究组织服务，但随着企业愈发采用人工智能技术，DDN已转变重点。首席执行官布扎里表示，黑石的投资将有助于扩大DDN的业务客户基础，使人工智能变得更加具有成本效益。
DDN's technology is integral to major AI infrastructure projects, including the Colossus supercomputer by Elon Musk's xAI. The company is considered a strong competitor in the field and could potentially pursue an IPO in the coming years, sources suggest.
DDN的技术对许多重要的人工智能基础设施项目至关重要，包括埃隆·马斯克的xAI公司的科洛萨斯超级计算机。该公司被认为是该领域的强有力竞争者，并可能在未来几年内追求首次公开募股。
Blackstone's investment strategy aligns with its broader AI focus, having previously acquired data-center operator QTS and engaged in significant deals with Digital Realty and AirTrunk. The firm has also supported CoreWeave in financing rounds backed by AI chips.
黑石的投资策略与其更广泛的人工智能关注点保持一致，之前已收购数据中心运营商QTS，并与Digital Realty和AirTrunk进行了重要交易。该公司还支持CoreWeave进行由人工智能芯片支持的融资轮次。
Why It Matters: The investment by Blackstone comes at a time when major tech companies are heavily investing in AI infrastructure. Recently, Microsoft Corp. announced plans to allocate $80 billion toward AI data centers for fiscal 2025. This move underscores the growing demand for computing power necessary for AI model training and deployment.
重要性：黑石的投资恰逢主要科技公司正在大力投资于人工智能基础设施。最近，微软CORP宣布计划在2025财年分配800亿美元用于人工智能数据中心。这一举动凸显了对人工智能模型训练和部署所需的计算能力的持续增长需求。
Furthermore, Blackstone's strategic investments in AI-related companies, such as its acquisition of a stake in Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC, highlight its commitment to expanding its presence in the AI sector. These investments are part of a broader trend among private equity firms to fuel growth in technology and advisory services.
此外，黑石在人工智能相关公司的战略投资，例如其在Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC的股份收购，突显了其扩大在人工智能领域影响力的承诺。这些投资是股权投资公司促进科技和咨询服务增长的更广泛趋势的一部分。
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