Dubai Centre for AI engages in discussions with Microsoft and IBM

Dubai Centre for AI engages in discussions with Microsoft and IBM

Dubai: - Dubai Centre for AI (DCAI), in collaboration with Microsoft, IBM and Rootcode, organised a workshop aimed at discussing the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the government and private sectors, as well as how to govern the use of AI tools and keep pace with rapid technological development. This workshop was held in line with DCAI’s objectives to strengthen its global partnerships and create an integrated community of government entities, tech companies and entrepreneurs. DCAI aims to provide a platform for global innovation to produce initiatives and programs that support the use of new AI applications. The workshop included a panel discussion hosted Maitha Alsuwaidi, Chief Operating Officer at Microsoft UAE; Mostafa Zafer, Vice President of Data, AI and Automation at IBM; and Saeed Al Falasi, Director of Dubai Centre for AI. The panel was moderated by Alagan Mahalingam, Founder and CEO at Rootcode. The panelists stressed the importance of effective AI strategies in government and private sectors as well as leveraging AI’s capabilities to achieve institutional goals in the short and long terms. They reviewed future scenarios for the role of AI in shaping government policies and public services over the next decade. Panelists also discussed major