Two centres to be established following collaboration
G42 has announced the establishment in Abu Dhabi of two new centres that together will advance the collective Responsible AI goals following collaboration with Microsoft Corporation.
The first, co-founded and co-funded by G42 and Microsoft, with the endorsement of UAE’s Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC), will identify, develop and advance best practices and industry standards for the responsible use of AI in the Middle East and the Global South.
The second is the expansion of Microsoft’s AI for Good Research Lab into Abu Dhabi, which will support AI projects that address key societal goals.
Responsible AI practitioners
The first centre will convene academic researchers and AI practitioners from across the private sector to develop, document and share emerging responsible AI best practices. G42 and Microsoft are both committed to working closely with the Centre to bring together individuals and organizations from across the Middle East, the Global South, and more broadly to learn from each other and develop ongoing advances in this emerging field.
Simultaneously, Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab will open a centre in Abu Dhabi, its first in the Middle East.
“Today’s steps will add to the important progress Microsoft and G42 are making to broaden access to the responsible, safe, and secure use of artificial intelligence,” explained Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President, Microsoft.
“These new centres reflect our shared vision for leveraging technology to solve real-world challenges, positioning Abu Dhabi as a global hub for AI innovation that prioritizes safety, trust and collaboration, especially across the global south,” remarked Peng Xiao, Group CEO, G42.
