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Congress Staff Sought Meetings With AI Firm G42 Amid China Tech Transfer Concerns, But These Were Personally Blocked Top UAE Diplomat: Report
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 12:26am | 519The United Arab Emirates has reportedly put a halt to meetings between Emirati AI firm G42 and U.S. Congressional staffers in the wake of concerns over the potential transfer of technology to China. What Happened: The UAE Ambassador to the U.S. “personally intervened” to stop meetings...
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Microsoft's $1.5B Investment In UAE AI Firm With China Ties Raises Eyebrows Among Republican Lawmakers: 'Deeply Concerned By Attempts To Move Quickly'
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 11:44pm | 630Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) $1.5 billion investment in UAE-based AI firm G42 has drawn criticism from Republican lawmakers over the company’s historical ties to China. What Happened: Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee,...
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Microsoft's $1B Project With UAE Artificial Intelligence Giant Comes Under National Security Scanner
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - 11:47pm | 611The $1 billion AI project between Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and United Arab Emirates AI holding company G42 in Kenya has come under the scanner due to national security concerns. What Happened: The deal, which was announced in May, was brokered with the involvement of the U.S. and...
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Microsoft's UAE Deal Could Transfer Key US AI Tech Abroad Amid National Security Concerns
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 3:37am | 526Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) President Brad Smith revealed that the company’s deal with UAE-backed AI firm G42 might involve transferring advanced AI technology. What Happened: Smith indicated that the agreement could eventually include exporting crucial AI components like model weights,...
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Is Microsoft's $1.5 Billion Move With Abu Dhabi's G42 A Gamble For AI Dominance That Could Send Their Stock Value Down To $400?
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 1:56pm | 406Microsoft has invested $1.5 billion in G42, an AI company based in Abu Dhabi, to enhance its presence. Microsoft's strategic partnership with G42 is an effort to strengthen its position in the competitive AI market. Despite Microsoft's promising business developments, its stock has...
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Microsoft Invests $1.5B In UAE's Top AI Firm G42, Secures Board Seat
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 5:51am | 720Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has announced a $1.5 billion investment in the United Arab Emirates’ leading artificial intelligence firm, G42. The investment will also secure Microsoft a seat on G42’s board, indicating a strategic shift towards strengthening G42’s commitment to...