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UAE Bets on US in AI Race, Aligning with Washington Amid Tech Rivalry
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By i24NEWS
First reported by i24NEWS French · 17 hours ago
What happened
The UAE has aligned with the United States in the artificial intelligence race, aiming to become a regional hub for US AI infrastructure. Analyst Obaid Al Zaabi stated the UAE chose Washington due to US dominance in chip production and the strategic necessity of aligning with a major AI power.
- 01UAE aligns with US in AI race, seeking regional hub status.
- 02Strategy focuses on AI infrastructure, not direct model competition.
- 03US dominance in chip production is a key factor in the decision.
- 04UAE aims to attract computing power from surrounding regions.
- 05Analyst cites geopolitical pressure for choosing sides.
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