His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, today met with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT.
The meeting discussed ways to bolster partnerships between the UAE government and OpenAI to foster the development of cutting-edge tech solutions driven by artificial intelligence (AI).
It reflects the importance the UAE places on the emerging field as well as its strategy to expand deployment of AI and expedite digital transformation across diverse sectors of government operations.
Sheikh Maktoum affirmed that the UAE government is keen to enhance partnerships with leading global technology companies and strengthen cooperation with techpreneurs.
He also highlighted the country's efforts to advance its digital infrastructure, guided by a forward-looking vision that recognises the pivotal role of technology in shaping the future.
The government aims to create a nurturing and empowering environment for technology talent, creatives and start-ups to flourish and develop solutions that can help build a brighter tomorrow.
Emerging and innovative technology companies are changing the reality of life, it’s trends and the economy every day. In the UAE, we are accustomed to being proactive in adopting new technologies to improve human life. In this regard, I explored with Sam Altman, CEO of Open AI,… pic.twitter.com/Vh2d8KUb11
— Maktoum Bin Mohammed (@MaktoumMohammed) June 6, 2023
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