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The United Arab Emirates’ AI Ambitions

The United Arab Emirates is placing enormous bets on artificial intelligence to diversify its economy and become the world’s next technological hub. As the United States develops its strategy for global AI leadership, the UAE presents a critical test case for engaging with technologically ambitious countries seeking to balance relations with both the United States and China.

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By Gregory C. Allen, Georgia Adamson, Lennart Heim, Sam Winter-Levy
Published on Jan 24, 2025
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Gregory C. Allen
Georgia Adamson
Lennart Heim
Sam Winter-Levy
Fellow, Technology and International Affairs
Sam Winter-Levy
United Arab EmiratesMiddle EastTechnologyAI

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