The UAE and the US have unveiled a new framework for cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
This announcement was made in Washington D.C. in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, during his first visit to Washington since assuming his position.
The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor, and Jake Sullivan, U.S. National Security Advisor.
According to the UAE’s official news agency, WAM, the framework highlights both countries’ mutual desire to deepen cooperation in AI and related technologies and their commitment to developing a memorandum of understanding between the two governments regarding AI.
The framework recognizes the immense potential of AI to accelerate economic growth, transform education and healthcare, create job opportunities, promote environmental sustainability, and more.
It also acknowledges the challenges and risks posed by emerging technologies and the vital importance of implementing safeguards and protections.
Both sides affirmed their intention to collaborate in several key areas, including enhancing safe and reliable AI, supporting ethical research and development, establishing regulatory frameworks to foster AI innovation, expanding cooperation in AI protection and cybersecurity, developing talent in the field, supporting clean energy for AI systems, and promoting AI for sustainable development in developing countries.
