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- Company behind ChatGPT will work together with Abu Dhabi鈥檚 AI center to create solutions tailored to region鈥檚 needs
LONDON: OpenAI, renowned for its ChatGPT AI platform, has joined forces with Abu Dhabi-based cloud and AI company, G42, to extend its influence in the Middle East.
G42 announced on Wednesday its focus on leveraging OpenAI鈥檚 generative AI models in sectors such as finance, energy, health care and public services, aligning with its active engagement in these fields.
Sam Altman, OpenAI鈥檚 co-founder and CEO, emphasized the partnership鈥檚 potential to harness AI鈥檚 transformative capabilities effectively, particularly tailored to the region鈥檚 needs.
鈥淥ur partnership with G42 is a significant commitment to further harnessing AI鈥檚 transformative power,鈥� Altman said.
鈥淟everaging G42鈥檚 industry expertise, we aim to empower businesses and communities with effective solutions that resonate with the nuances of the region.鈥�
Announced on the sidelines of the Gitex Global technology conference in Dubai, the collaboration is expected to develop and deploy tailored solutions, simplifying access to generative AI services and lay the foundation for 鈥渆quitable advancements鈥� in generative AI across the globe.
The OpenAI-G42 partnership is positioning AI as a 鈥渢ransformative force for good, fueling innovation and progress,鈥� Xiao said.
鈥淚t transcends technological synergy; it鈥檚 a convergence of value and vision 鈥� to shape a future where AI benefits all of humanity.鈥�
The rise of generative AI investments suggests that GCC countries could benefit from about $23.5 billion in economic growth by 2030, according to a recent report by global consultancy firm PwC.
The UAE and 萝莉视频 have played a pivotal role in driving generative AI adoption in the GCC through major investments and dedicated policies that garnered international attention.
The Technology Innovation Institute, a research center supported by Abu Dhabi鈥檚 government, recently unveiled its Falcon flagship Large Language Model program, along with an advanced version, aiming to enhance the development of generative AI capabilities in the region.
Earlier in April, TII also launched NOOR, which at the time of its launch was the world鈥檚 largest Arabic natural language processing model.
In July, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the establishment of the International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics in Riyadh in a bid to accelerate the growth of advanced technologies such as AI.