Dubai residents to get free ChatGPT Plus subscription, here's how
UAE aims to be a global AI hub
Everyone living in Dubai will soon receive free access to ChatGPT Plus, the premium version of OpenAI's AI chatbot. This highly anticipated move is part of a partnership between OpenAI and the UAE government, aimed at positioning the nation as a global leader in artificial intelligence. According to Axios, The free ChatGPT Plus subscription is linked to the
Stargate UAE project
, a high-powered AI data center being built in Abu Dhabi. The facility will house a one-gigawatt AI computing cluster, with the first 200-megawatt phase expected to be operational by next year.
What free ChatGPT Plus means for Dubai residents
Dubai residents will gain full access to OpenAI's most advanced AI tools, including faster responses, priority access to new features, and enhanced AI capabilities—without paying the usual $20 monthly fee.
The UAE's partnership with OpenAI falls under the company's 'OpenAI for Countries' program, which helps nations develop AI infrastructure while maintaining close ties with the United States. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman described the initiative as a bold vision, aiming to extend AI benefits to healthcare, education, and clean energy.
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UAE investment into U.S. Stargate infrastructure, building on the
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The UAE has also committed to matching its AI investments in the U.S., potentially totaling $20 billion, making it one of the largest AI funding commitments globally. The partnership includes tech giants like Oracle, Nvidia, Cisco, SoftBank, and G42, further solidifying the UAE's role in AI innovation.
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