ChatGPT Plus, the premium version of OpenAI's chatbot, will be offered for free to residents in the United Arab Emirates as part of a partnership with the UAE government.
The UAE is establishing Stargate UAE, a high-powered AI data center in Abu Dhabi, with plans to develop a one-gigawatt AI computing cluster, positioning the country as a significant player in the global AI race.
The partnership involves global tech giants like Oracle, Nvidia, Cisco, and G42 to boost the UAE's position in AI innovation, with a focus on making advanced AI tools more accessible to the public.
OpenAI's 'OpenAI for Countries' initiative aims to extend AI benefits worldwide by helping nations develop AI infrastructure and tools, tailored to local needs, with the UAE marking the beginning of such partnerships.