Microsoft is launching a foundation for responsible AI in Abu Dhabi, partnering with G42 and MBZUAI to set standards in the Middle East. The project coincides with significant investments and collaborations aimed at leading in AI innovation.
Microsoft has announced the launch of a foundation in Abu Dhabi aimed at promoting “responsible” artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative, in collaboration with Emirati firm G42 and the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), seeks to establish AI standards and practices within the Middle East and Global South. The announcement comes ahead of an AI summit scheduled to take place in Paris.
The establishment of the foundation aligns with the UAE’s ambitions to lead in AI development. Microsoft previously committed to investing $1.5 billion in G42, a company linked to the Emirati leadership. Additionally, MBZUAI is involved in various initiatives surrounding the Paris AI summit, where political and tech industry leaders convene to discuss AI advancements.
The initiative marks a significant step for Microsoft and its partners in establishing ethical AI standards in the region. The collaboration between Microsoft, G42, and MBZUAI reflects a broader strategy for the UAE to assert its position within the global AI landscape, conducting various projects, including a planned AI campus and data center with France.
Original Source: www.thehindu.com
