Middle East unlikely to slow down on AI, ChatGPT rollout
Astra Tech, backed by Abu Dhabi AI company G42, said it created the first Arabic language ChatGPT last Wednesday. Also this week, the number of signatories of the open letter increased more than sixfold since last Monday’s 3,000, highlighting the growing concern about unregulated AI.
While an open letter is calling for a global pause in the development of advanced AI (artificial intelligence), with thousands of signatories including Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, the Middle East wants to fast forward its development with its own criteria and safeguards.
On Wednesday, Astra Tech, backed by Abu Dhabi AI company G42, said it created the first Arabic language AI chatbot.
