U. S. Approves Microsoft's AI Chip Export to UAE

In a surprising move, the U. S. government has given the green light for advanced AI chips to be shipped to a facility in the UAE operated by Microsoft. This export is part of a significant partnership between Microsoft and a local AI firm called G42, according to reports from Axios. The U. S. is aiming to outmaneuver China in the tech race, specifically in the UAE, where the industry is expanding rapidly. The deal is seen as a strategy to disperse U. S. -developed AI technology worldwide, countering China's influential Digital Silk Road initiative. This high-stakes partnership has been closely watched, and now it seems the U. S. is taking concrete steps to spread its tech influence. The move comes at a time when global tech competition is fierce, with countries vying to control the latest innovations in AI. Microsoft's involvement in the UAE could reshape the tech landscape in the region and beyond.