The UAE is making significant strides in the field of artificial intelligence, aiming to position itself as a global leader in AI technologies. Recent developments include:
Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI): Launched to accelerate AI adoption within government entities, DCAI focuses on training government employees in generative AI, launching pilot projects, and enhancing public services through AI-driven simulations and data analysis. This initiative is part of Dubai’s broader goal to be the best in the world at deploying AI across government sectors (Dubai Future Foundation).
Falcon Foundation: Established by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in Abu Dhabi, this foundation is dedicated to advancing open-source generative AI models. With a $300 million commitment, it aims to democratize AI by supporting customization across industries and fostering global collaboration. This initiative reinforces the UAE’s commitment to transparency and accessibility in AI development (Channel Post MEA).
One Million Prompters Initiative: Dubai has launched the world’s largest AI prompt engineering training program, aiming to upskill one million people in three years. This initiative is part of Dubai's strategy to lead in AI innovation, ensuring the city is future-ready and capable of driving economic growth through technological advancements (HiDubai Focus) (Dubai Future Foundation).
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