After ditching Chinese funding, UAE forges AI alliance with US in ‘tech hedging strategy’

Months after backing out of investments in Chinese tech firms under American pressure, the United Arab Emirates has formed a partnership with the United States to lead global advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).

The agreement was formalised last Monday, with the two countries’ national security advisers endorsing “common principles for cooperation on AI” during a meeting in Washington.

Under these principles, state-owned Emirati tech companies will avoid partnerships with Chinese AI firms flagged by the US for national security concerns.

But analysts expect collaboration with Chinese firms to continue in politically neutral fields like renewable energy.

The AI partnership was one of three areas highlighted by US President Joe Biden during his discussions on September 23 with Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

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