OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is currently in discussions to raise funds amounting to $40 billion. This initiative includes talks with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), India’s Reliance Industries, and existing shareholder MGX from the United Arab Emirates, as reported by The Information and Yahoo According to sources familiar with the situation, each of...
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Clarifying Access to ChatGPT Plus for UAE Residents
Dubai: A recent partnership between the UAE and OpenAI has generated significant excitement and some confusion concerning access to ChatGPT Plus, the premium version of the AI tool. Media headlines suggested that all UAE residents would receive free access to this service, prompting questions about the validity of these claims. The UAE–OpenAI initiative is a...
Cisco Joins Stargate UAE Initiative to Enhance AI Infrastructure
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), a global leader in networking and security, has announced its participation in the Stargate UAE initiative as a preferred technology partner. The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, and SoftBank Group, aiming to develop an AI data center in Abu Dhabi. This center is projected to...
OpenAI Could Play a Key Role in New 5GW Data Center Project in UAE
OpenAI, the generative artificial intelligence startup supported by Microsoft, is reportedly in discussions to become a “key anchor” for a new 5 gigawatt data center project in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This ambitious initiative aims to bolster the region’s data processing capabilities and enhance its position in the global technology landscape. The potential collaboration...
OpenAI Plans to Establish Data Centers in the UAE for Middle East Expansion
OpenAI is currently in discussions to set up data centers in the United Arab Emirates as part of its strategy to expand its presence in the Middle East. This initiative highlights OpenAI’s ongoing relationship with the UAE, which includes a partnership established in 2023 with G42, an artificial intelligence firm based in Abu Dhabi. G42...
H.H. Sheikh Khaled Welcomes OpenAI CFO to Discuss AI Innovations
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, recently met with Sarah Friar, the Chief Financial Officer of OpenAI, a prominent artificial intelligence research organization. During the meeting, they discussed OpenAI’s latest AI solutions and the organization’s global initiatives to...
Abu Dhabi Aims To Become the World’s First AI-Driven Government by 2027
Abu Dhabi has unveiled plans to become the world’s first fully AI-driven government by 2027, backed by a substantial budget of approximately $3.54 billion. This initiative represents a significant step toward reshaping public services through innovative technology, aiming to redefine the delivery of government services. The Abu Dhabi Government entered into a strategic partnership with...
OpenAI Surpasses 400 Million Weekly Users Amidst Rising Competition
Since December, when it had only 300 million users, OpenAI has grown a lot. As of February, it had over 400 million weekly active users, which is a 33 percent rise. This information comes from COO Brad Lightcap, who said that the rise shows that ChatGPT is becoming more useful and well-known among its users....