UAE, US announce framework for cooperation in AI
The United Arab Emirates and the United States of America today announced a framework for cooperation between them in the field of artificial intelligence . This came during the official visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, to the United States, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor, and Jake Sullivan, US National Security Advisor.
The framework affirms the two countries' shared desire to deepen cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence and related technologies and the joint commitment to developing a memorandum of understanding between the two countries' governments on artificial intelligence, according to the Emirates News Agency ( WAM ).
The framework indicates that both countries recognize the huge potential of AI, including accelerating economic growth, transforming education and healthcare, creating job opportunities, promoting environmental sustainability, and more. At the same time, they recognize the challenges and risks posed by this emerging technology and the vital importance of providing guarantees and protections in this regard.
The two sides affirm their determination to cooperate in many areas, the most important of which are: promoting safe and reliable artificial intelligence and supporting ethical research and development, building regulatory frameworks to promote innovation in the field of artificial intelligence, in addition to expanding and deepening cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence protection and cybersecurity and developing talents in this field, in addition to supporting clean energy for the requirements of artificial intelligence systems and promoting artificial intelligence for sustainable development in developing countries.
This framework represents an important step towards enhancing cooperation between the UAE and the United States in the field of artificial intelligence, and contributes to consolidating the position of the two countries as global leaders in this field.