UAE Firm Ditches Chinese AI Partnerships for Microsoft Deal
June 13, 2024
China’s interests in artificial intelligence (AI) have been divested by an Emirati state-linked firm, G42, as part of a major investment deal with Microsoft. The UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Omar Al Olama, emphasized the importance of being selective when working with AI firms, citing potential security concerns. The move is seen as a strategic shift in the global AI landscape, with the US and UAE governments aligning on AI priorities to counter China’s growing influence in the field.
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