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By 2027, Armenia's Virtual Institute of Artificial Intelligence will provide access to Firebird AI computing resources, aimed at students, startups, and researchers, as part of a $500 million investment for an AI data center. Launched by the Ministry of High-Tech Industry in collaboration with AWS and Mistral AI, this initiative will utilize NVIDIA technology and is set to begin operations in 2026, alongside a pilot program for AI infrastructure support and a citizen-AI dialogue platform. The Armenian government is also prioritizing digitization and AI applications in public services.