Tech UAE’s G42 and Microsoft aim for ‘responsible’ AI goals By Pramod Kumar September 18, 2024, 5:19 AM G42 The new centres planned with Microsoft will position Abu Dhabi as a global hub for AI innovation, said G42 CEO Peng Xiao UAE artificial intelligence (AI) company G42 and US tech giant Microsoft will open two centres in Abu Dhabi to advance work on “responsible” AI practices. The first centre will see academic researchers and AI practitioners from the private sector develop, document and share emerging “responsible” AI best practices in the Middle East and the Global South. The second will serve the expansion of Microsoft’s AI for Good Research Lab into the UAE capital, supporting AI projects to address key societal goals. The two companies will work alongside the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council, launched in January, to develop plans and research programmes to promote Abu Dhabi’s status in AI and advanced technology. Aramco to buy AI chips from Abu Dhabi-backed Cerebras Local talent vital for UAE to achieve AI ambitions US scores geopolitical win with Abu Dhabi-Microsoft tie-up The new centres will leverage technology to solve real-world challenges, positioning Abu Dhabi as a global hub for AI innovation, said G42 CEO Peng Xiao. The deal extends the partnership announced in April, in which Microsoft committed $1.5 billion to support G42’s global expansion strategy. G42 is chaired by the UAE’s national security adviser, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and backed by investors, including the UAE sovereign fund Mubadala and the US private equity company Silver Lake. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later