This chapter explores Microsoft's $1.5 billion investment in the Abu Dhabi-based AI company G42, highlighting the controversy surrounding the deal and its implications for the AI landscape. The deal required White House approval due to G42's ties to China and the ongoing US-China tech war. The investment will provide G42 with access to Microsoft's Azure cloud computing platform, which is crucial for training AI models.
Microsoft's $1.5 billion investment in G42, a UAE AI firm
G42's ties to China led to White House approval being necessary for the deal
Microsoft will gain a minority stake and a board seat in G42
G42 will utilize Microsoft Azure for its cloud computing needs