UAE's big bet on AI
Summary
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), especially Abu Dhabi, has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) deeply into daily life through a government app called TAMM. The UAE has invested billions in AI infrastructure and research, aiming to diversify its economy beyond oil and maintain global business strength despite regional conflicts.Key Facts
- Abu Dhabi uses the TAMM app, which automates tasks like renewing IDs, health insurance, and vehicle registrations.
- The TAMM app includes an "AutoGov" feature that completes paperwork and payments without user input.
- The UAE appointed the world’s first AI minister in 2017 and opened a graduate university dedicated to AI (MBZUAI) in 2019.
- The country sees AI as vital to its future economy beyond oil wealth.
- UAE leaders cooperate with both the U.S. and China on AI technology.
- The Trump administration recently expanded the UAE’s access to American AI chips as a reward for assistance related to Iran tensions.
- UAE’s government control by a royal family allows fast and broad implementation of AI projects not easily done in democracies.
- The TAMM app allows residents to report issues like broken streetlights and track government responses using AI to analyze reports and route them to responsible agencies.
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