Ukraine has unveiled its ambitious AI Factory initiative, marking a significant step toward technological independence amid ongoing security challenges. Led Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation, the project aims to establish Ukraine as a top-three AI nation by 2030.

The AI Factory provides comprehensive infrastructure including high-performance GPU clusters, water-cooled servers, and data storage systems—all operating within Ukrainian borders to ensure data sovereignty. This domestic approach keeps sensitive information secure while enabling faster processing of government AI services.

Alongside the infrastructure, Ukraine is developing its first national large language model (LLM) in partnership with mobile operator Kyivstar. The LLM will be trained on Ukrainian data including history, research, and public materials, with strict IP compliance and author consent.

The initiative supports multiple applications: an AI assistant for the Diia public services platform, educational tools, and defense technologies. By maintaining full control over its AI ecosystem, Ukraine strengthens both its technological capabilities and national security in an increasingly digital world.