The initiative will enhance the emirate's progress and expertise in this sector and consolidate its leadership position.
Twenty-two Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers across various government entities in Dubai have assumed their duties. Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Sultan Al Olama revealed this on Tuesday at the AI retreat at the Museum of the Future.
Shedding light on the selection process, he said, "Dubai has already chosen 22 Chief Al officers, and they will be assuming their duties. They were hand-picked not by taking IT professionals and calling them chief AI professors. Each individual underwent a rigorous exercise of understanding the knowledge, the capabilities of deploying this technology, and their blind spots. That is because we want to ensure that every adviser in every government department is aware, capable, and able to make the vision a reality."
This comes after Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the development of a pioneering model for AI-enabled government operations as part of its broader vision to establish itself as a global leader in government innovation. Obama emphasised that this institute will enhance Dubai's progress and expertise in this sector and consolidate its position as a leader by creating innovative solutions built on advanced technology.
Campus devoted to AI companies
Meanwhile, he also revealed that the other key initiative is establishing a dedicated campus for artificial intelligence companies. "The second important initiative within the blueprint is a campus dedicated to artificial intelligence companies. So, within DIFc today, an AI campus is dedicated to AI companies. What you are going to see is this is the first phase. It is going to expand over the coming period, and it's going to become the world's largest AI-focused practice. What you are going to see is this is the first phase. It is going to expand over the coming period, and it is going to become the world's largest AI-focused practice. This is a testament that this region is not just considered a regional or a local player but a global player."
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