Want to get into the AI industry? Head to Abu Dhabi.
The United Arab Emirates is on a mission to become an AI powerhouse. GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images The United Arab Emirates wants to become an AI leader by 2031. It's leveraging its oil wealth to attract new talent and fund new research initiatives. The UAE's AI minister believes we'll have "centers and nodes of excellence across the world." The AI revolution is expanding far beyond Silicon Valley. From the shores of Malta to the streets of Paris, hubs for AI innovation are forming worldwide. And the United Arab Emirates is emerging as a key center in the Middle East. In October, the UAE made headlines by participating in the most lucrative funding round in Silicon Valley history: the $6.6 billion deal closed by OpenAI . The investment was made through MGX, a state-backed technology firm focused on artificial intelligence and semiconductors. The move was part of the UAE's bid to become a global AI leader by 2031 through strategic initiative...