US Examines UAE's AI Collaboration in Kenya for Security Concerns
## Heightened US Scrutiny on Tech Exports and Partnerships In recent developments, the United States has taken a significant step to intensify its regulation on the export of advanced technologies, particularly focusing on Nvidia Corp ’s H100 semiconductors, which are pivotal in powering AI data centers This move comes amidst growing concerns over national security, marking a crucial point in the ongoing discourse over the management of emerging technologies on a global scale The decision to ramp up control over these semiconductor shipments is largely driven by apprehensions regarding their misuse in the Gulf states, where the application of such advanced technologies could pose unforeseen threats Investigating the Microsoft-UAE AI Partnership An interesting case unfolding in this context is the collaboration between tech giant Microsoft and the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) G42, aimed at establishing a geothermal-powered data center in Kenya...
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