
The United States is considering establishing a secure artificial intelligence facility in Israel's Negev Desert as part of discussions aimed at protecting advanced technologies and limiting exposure to Chinese espionage risks.
The initiative, referred to in policy discussions as "Project Spire," would position the Negev site as a joint U.S.-Israel center for artificial intelligence development, semiconductor-related work, and high-performance computing systems operating within a tightly controlled security environment, The Jerusalem Post reported.