Shulou(Shulou.com)11/24 Report--

On the afternoon of September 6, Beijing time, Microsoft announced that it will expand its partnership with G42 Group, an artificial intelligence and cloud computing manufacturer in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the two sides will develop artificial intelligence technology in many areas. at the same time, provide cloud computing infrastructure services in the United Arab Emirates.

Through this partnership, Microsoft's cloud computing service Azure and artificial intelligence business will be provided to the UAE for use by government agencies and companies in various industries, while at the same time helping local customers meet UAE government regulatory and privacy information protection requirements.

With the deepening of the cooperation, the two companies will introduce industry-specific artificial intelligence solutions on a number of major projects, including the "COP28" climate conference to be held later in Dubai.

In the future, Microsoft's cloud computing services will be located in the "Khazna data center" and provided to local customers. It is reported that the data center is a joint venture between G42 Group and United Arab Emirates Telecom.

As for the partnership, Microsoft Chief Business Officer Judson Althoff said that privacy protection, information security and regulatory compliance will be top priorities in the cooperation between the two companies, and there will be an important business opportunity for both sides to help companies and institutions in the United Arab Emirates carry out scientific and technological innovation in a responsible manner.

Xiao Peng, CEO of the G42 Group, said that the partnership with Microsoft will enable the G42 Group to carry out substantial scientific and technological innovation in many key areas.

It is reported that the G42 Group has a wide range of businesses, including AIQ, a joint venture with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, which uses artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to help optimize business processes for the oil company and the oil industry as a whole.

It is reported that the chairman of the G42 Group is Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the national security adviser of the United Arab Emirates, which has become a pioneer in the development of artificial intelligence technology in the United Arab Emirates. In addition to Microsoft, G42's partners include Cerebras Systems, which recently built an artificial intelligence supercomputer using technology that is parallel to Nvidia.

Last month, G42 released the latest results of artificial intelligence, which it calls "the highest quality Arabic artificial intelligence big language model in the world".

The G42 group, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is also involved in cloud computing, self-driving cars and other businesses in addition to artificial intelligence. Last year, the group set up a $10 billion "42X fund" and said it would invest in various technology companies in emerging market countries.

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