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Qatar, UAE to join US-led AI, chip initiative Pax Silica - Tech in Asia

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Qatar and the UAE are reportedly joining Pax Silica, a US-led initiative focused on coordinating policies related to AI and semiconductor technology. The initiative aims to ensure responsible development and deployment of these technologies. Other countries involved include Japan, South Korea, Australia, and potentially the Netherlands. Why it matters: This move signals increasing collaboration between the GCC states and the US in shaping the future of AI governance and technological innovation.

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Pax Silica · Qatar · UAE · US · semiconductor

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