The ‘spy sheikh’ taking the AI world by storm
1 month ago

The ‘spy sheikh’ taking the AI world by storm

Live Mint  

The Abu Dhabi royal sometimes called “the spy sheikh" is accustomed to using his vast wealth to master his many obsessions, which have ranged over the years from martial arts to chess to videogames. “the world leader in AI" by 2031.. After Mohamed became the UAE’s president, there was speculation that Tahnoon would be named crown prince. Instead, Mohamed gave the role to his own son and awarded Tahnoon an apparent consolation prize: oversight of two sovereign funds, enthroning him as the main custodian of Abu Dhabi’s wealth. Microsoft’s Smith first met Tahnoon in March 2023 on a business trip to Abu Dhabi, where they struck up a conversation about AI and energy. Tahnoon told him, “Jared, I’m not meeting with you unless you spend two hours after with me to talk about AI."

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Trump-UAE new alliance: AI takes precedence over Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
1 week ago

Trump-UAE new alliance: AI takes precedence over Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

Firstpost  

The UAE has made it clear that artificial intelligence is its top priority, while Israel’s war on Gaza is not, during NSA Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed’s visit to the White House on Tuesday. In his meeting with Trump, Tahnoon reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to AI, technology, infrastructure, and healthcare investments The UAE sent a clear message during National Security Advisor …

UAE Official to Press US on Ability to Buy More Nvidia AI Chips
2 weeks ago

UAE Official to Press US on Ability to Buy More Nvidia AI Chips

Live Mint  

A top UAE official plans to visit Washington to press for easier access to American technology and discuss investment in the US, according to people familiar with the matter, seeking to sway the Trump administration on export controls governing the advanced semiconductors needed to power artificial intelligence. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who’s the UAE’s national security adviser and …

Former Google CEO warns of ‘Bin Laden scenario’ for AI: ‘They could misuse it and do real harm’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Former Google CEO warns of ‘Bin Laden scenario’ for AI: ‘They could misuse it and do real harm’

Live Mint  

Artificial intelligence has been a hot topic for the past two years, and even more so in recent weeks with the recent AI summit in Paris and the rise of China's DeepSeek. Now, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt in an interview with the BBC has added more fuel to the fire by stated that he is worried about a "Bin …

Microsoft to launch 'responsible AI' foundation in Abu Dhabi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Microsoft to launch 'responsible AI' foundation in Abu Dhabi

The Hindu  

American tech giant Microsoft said Sunday that it would open a foundation to promote "responsible" artificial intelligence in the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi. The foundation, in partnership with Emirati AI developer G42 and the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, "aims to promote responsible AI standards and best practices in the Middle East and Global South," Microsoft …

UAE blocks meetings between AI firm G42 and U.S. congressional staffers, spokesperson says
7 months, 4 weeks ago

UAE blocks meetings between AI firm G42 and U.S. congressional staffers, spokesperson says

The Hindu  

The United Arab Emirates scuttled meetings this month between U.S. Congressional staffers and G42 after U.S. lawmakers raised concerns the Emirati AI firm could transfer powerful U.S. AI technology to China, according to a congressional spokesperson. The UAE Ambassador to the U.S. "personally intervened" to stop staffers from the House Select Committee on China from meeting G42 and Emirati government …

Abu Dhabi wants to be an AI leader. Aligning with the US is just the start
9 months ago

Abu Dhabi wants to be an AI leader. Aligning with the US is just the start

CNN  

CNN — The world’s first minister dedicated to developing artificial intelligence strategy is already becoming embroiled in a global power struggle for tech supremacy. “We want to ensure that we are at the frontier of the technology, and that’s why we work with partners around the frontier,” said Olama, “and play by the rules that are set by the market …

Microsoft to invest USD 1.5 billion in UAE-based AI firm: Details
11 months, 1 week ago

Microsoft to invest USD 1.5 billion in UAE-based AI firm: Details

India TV News  

Microsoft has announced an investment of around USD 1.5 billion in the UAE-based artificial intelligence technology company, named G42. The investment is said to strengthen the collaboration on bringing the latest Microsoft AI technologies which have been skilling initiatives to the UAE and other countries around the world. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of G42 said, "This partnership …

OpenAI CEO warns that ‘societal misalignments’ could make artificial intelligence dangerous
1 year, 1 month ago

OpenAI CEO warns that ‘societal misalignments’ could make artificial intelligence dangerous

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said Tuesday that the dangers that keep him awake at night regarding artificial intelligence are the “very subtle societal misalignments” that could make the systems wreak havoc. “I’m much more interested in the very subtle societal misalignments where we just have these systems out in society and through no particular …

OpenAI CEO suggests international agency like UN’s nuclear watchdog could oversee AI
1 year, 9 months ago

OpenAI CEO suggests international agency like UN’s nuclear watchdog could oversee AI

Associated Press  

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Artificial intelligence poses an “existential risk” to humanity, a key innovator warned during a visit to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, suggesting an international agency like the International Atomic Energy Agency oversee the ground-breaking technology. Hundreds of industry leaders, including Altman, have signed a letter in May that warns “mitigating the risk of …

OpenAI CEO suggests global agency like UN's nuclear watchdog to oversee AI
1 year, 9 months ago

OpenAI CEO suggests global agency like UN's nuclear watchdog to oversee AI

Hindustan Times  

Artificial intelligence poses an “existential risk” to humanity, a key innovator warned during a visit to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, suggesting an international agency like the International Atomic Energy Agency oversee the ground-breaking technology. “No one wants to destroy the world.” OpenAI's ChatGPT, a popular chatbot, has grabbed the world's attention as it offers essay-like answers to prompts …

OpenAI CEO suggests international agency like UN's nuclear watchdog could oversee AI
1 year, 9 months ago

OpenAI CEO suggests international agency like UN's nuclear watchdog could oversee AI

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Artificial intelligence poses an “existential …

Abu Dhabi woos Indian startups to set up hubs
2 years ago

Abu Dhabi woos Indian startups to set up hubs

Live Mint  

Abu Dhabi Investment Office, the government entity that helps attract companies and investors in the Gulf emirate, is pursuing Indian startups to set up bases in the region to expand the local economy beyond hydrocarbons. We connect investors with relevant stakeholders in Abu Dhabi’s innovation ecosystem, bringing together the right partnerships to help them grow and expand in the emirate,” …

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