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UAE Company G42 Will Soon Launch Three ChatGPT Platforms
The artificial intelligence company is building an Arabic version of ChatGPT, a tool for government services, and another for climate action.
An artificial intelligence company from the UAE known as G42 is working on several ChatGPT-powered platforms. The organization’s CEO Peng Xiao announced during a recent press conference that they were “working on the largest Arabic-language model” and noted that although “Arabic is a major body of language in the world, it is not served at all by the big players in the industry”.
G42 has also begun work on GovGPT, a chat service that will help find answers to government-related search queries, and ClimateGPT, a tool to “help the population be more engaged and participate in the climate programs we’re championing”.
Although Xiao didn’t reveal an exact date for the release of the new ChatGPT platforms, he did address AI’s potential impact and future regulation.
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“The way to better regulate it is not to say ‘stop, don’t do anything, let’s figure this out’. The way to do this is to do more sandboxes, more cutting-edge experiments, with transparency, like we’re about to do with Toto Wolff’s F1 team, and involve regulators and governments to see what we are doing”.
Founded in Abu Dhabi, G42 has a global footprint and a team of 2,700 AI experts who provide solutions for molecular medicine, space travel, and more. The company recently made headlines when it partnered with Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 to provide data and insights to improve the team’s performance.
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Ericsson And e& Join Forces To Bring Superfast 5G To Egypt
The partnership aims to deliver fast, reliable connectivity to private users and enterprises while supporting cross-sector digital innovation.
At GITEX GLOBAL 2024, Ericsson and e& Egypt announced a groundbreaking partnership to roll out 5G technology across Egypt, promising users enhanced connectivity with faster speeds, reduced latency, and expanded bandwidth. The collaboration will cater to the growing demand for advanced mobile services for both consumers and enterprises alike.
Under the agreement, Ericsson will deliver its energy-efficient 5G product suite to establish the new network. This comprehensive 5G Radio Access Network (5G RAN) portfolio, implemented through the Ericsson Radio System, is designed to support diverse traffic conditions and site types. It aims to provide reliable performance as networks grow across mobile generations, equipping Egypt with a stable, high-capacity infrastructure to foster digital innovation.
The adoption of 5G is expected to provide Egyptians with seamless connectivity and increased network resilience. The expanded bandwidth and lower latency brought by this new infrastructure will support not only faster internet for users but also enhance industry operations and contribute to society as a whole.
“We are thrilled to bring 5G to Egypt with our technology partner, Ericsson. Through this partnership, e& Egypt will be able to provide faster connectivity speeds, larger bandwidth, and lag-free user experience to our customers, unlocking many opportunities for consumers and enterprises,” said Amr Fathy, Chief Technology and Information Officer of e& Egypt. “With Ericsson’s cutting-edge 5G solutions, we are paving the way for a more connected and innovative future for Egypt”.
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Ekow Nelson, Vice President and Head of Global Customer Unit for e& at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, also reflected on the longstanding collaboration: “Our storied partnership with e& Egypt dates back nearly two decades, with two generational shifts in mobile technology. Like previous generational shifts, our ambition with 5G is to extend e& Egypt’s technology position”.
Ericsson and e& Egypt have collaborated successfully for years, achieving notable milestones in network innovation, customer experience, and sustainable development.