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Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- Indian Express
As UAE, OpenAI sign deal, will ChatGPT Plus really become free for its citizens?
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, is partnering with the United Arab Emirates to build one of the world's most powerful artificial intelligence computing complexes, marking a bold step in the company's new 'OpenAI for Countries' initiative. The new project, called Stargate UAE, will be developed in partnership with American tech giants and local Emirati firms, and will serve as a key node in OpenAI's growing global infrastructure. The announcement follows a high-profile diplomatic push led by US President Donald Trump during his visit to the Gulf nation last week. During the visit, Trump and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed jointly unveiled plans for a sprawling five-gigawatt data centre in Abu Dhabi — with Stargate UAE slated to serve as the first one-gigawatt phase of that larger vision. OpenAI and its partners are all set to build a one gigawatt AI computing centre in Abu Dhabi, with about 200 megawatts to open by 2026. This will be the first of several data centers planned for the complex next year. great to work with the UAE on our first international stargate! appreciate the governments working together to make this happen. sheikh tahnoon has been a great supporter of openai, a true believer in AGI, and a dear personal friend. — Sam Altman (@sama) May 23, 2025 This one gigawatt centre will be part of the larger 5 gigawatt Abu Dhabi data center announced by President Trump and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed during the former's visit last week. An Axios report states that the new UAE investment via G42 could be about $20 billion, with the expected outlays in the Gulf at $8 billion and the US at $10 billion. The US government has also given its approval to the deal. OpenAI last week announced its Artificial Intelligence (AI) partnership with UAE, which will make it the first country to enable ChatGPT across the country, meaning the AI will be integrated into sectors like education, healthcare, energy and government services. OpenAI's official announcement mentions nationwide access to ChatGPT, but it nowhere mentions that it will be free of cost for personal subscription. While some media reports mentioned that it will be freely available to all UAE residents, there is no confirmation regarding the same by OpenAI or UAE government. As of now, the ChatGPT's free version (GPT 3.5) remains available for everyone in the UAE, and the premium version, ChatGPT Plus is available at a cost of $20 per month.
The National
a day ago
- Business
- The National
Stargate UAE: What does it mean for the future of AI?
Last week, some of the biggest names in tech announced a partnership with Abu Dhabi's leading AI entity, G42 – a project called Stargate UAE. It's part of a massive new AI campus set to come online in 2026 – a Gulf iteration of OpenAI's US-based project of the same name, which was launched earlier this year. Also happening at the same time will be a partnership between Nvidia and the UAE's AI investment bank, MGX, on a data centre in Europe, and another G42 partnership focused on building data centres on US soil. All of this comes after US President Donald Trump's visit to the Gulf in May. It's arguably the dawn of a new era, not just in tech, but in the global economic and political relationships that are keeping tech at the helm. On this episode of Business Extra, we revisit the question of AI and the Gulf, because a lot has changed in just the last few months.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Free ChatGPT Plus for all UAE residents? Here's what we know about OpenAI's viral deal
In a first-of-its-kind deal, OpenAI has revealed plans to build a massive computing complex in the United Arab Emirates, following a deal between the Donald Trump administration and the Gulf country, as part of the company's OpenAI for Countries initiative. The news of UAE's partnership with OpenAI has sparked intrigue and confusion online. Many outlets reported that, as part of the deal, all UAE residents would get free access to ChatGPT Plus, the premium version of the popular AI tool. According to a statement by OpenAI, the new partnership includes a Stargate UAE cluster in Abu Dhabi which is expected to go live in 2026 and UAE's investment in US Stargate infrastructure. The new facility will be a joint venture with Oracle, Nvidia, SoftBank, Cisco and G42, an Emirati artificial intelligence firm. OpenAI also added that UAE will use OpenAI's tools across the government, energy, healthcare, education, and transportation sectors to help accelerate innovation and economic growth. The statements added that UAE will become the first country in the world to enable ChatGPT nationwide by allowing people across the country to access OpenAI's technology. No. While OpenAI announced nationwide access to its AI tools, it did not say that each resident of the UAE will be provided free personal subscriptions. As of now, ChatGPT's free version (GPT-3.5) is accessible in the UAE, while ChatGPT Plus still costs $20/month. "Starting next week, OpenAI Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon will kick off an OpenAI for Countries roadshow across Asia Pacific, meeting with governments and potential private-sector partners to discuss opportunities to build out infrastructure and deliver AI services to people in their communities," the AI company said. (Also read: OpenAI model disobeys humans, refuses to shut down. Elon Musk says 'concerning')
Egypt Independent
2 days ago
- Business
- Egypt Independent
OpenAI and Nvidia among companies building Stargate AI infrastructure in UAE
CNN — OpenAI and Nvidia will join other companies to build Stargate UAE, an artificial intelligence infrastructure cluster, in a sister project to the recently unveiled push to expand AI infrastructure in the United States. Appearing alongside President Donald Trump in January, the CEOs of OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle said they would create a new company, called Stargate, to build out AI infrastructure in the US. The companies said they plan to invest up to $500 billion into the project in the coming years. On Thursday, those three companies, as well as Nvidia, Cisco and local champion G42, announced in a statement their partnership to build Stargate UAE in Abu Dhabi. The project's first part, a 200-megawatt AI 'cluster,' is expected to go live in 2026, they said. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, said in the statement that the project in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates is 'a step toward ensuring some of this era's most important breakthroughs – safer medicines, personalized learning and modernized energy – can emerge from more places and benefit the world.' In a separate statement on its website, OpenAI said Stargate UAE has the potential to provide AI infrastructure and computing capacity within a 2,000-mile radius, reaching up to half the world's population. The project, agreed in close coordination with the US government, is the first international deployment of Stargate, OpenAI's AI infrastructure platform, the company also noted. For his part, Jensen Huang, chief executive of Nvidia, said the project in the UAE would 'power the country's bold vision – to empower its people, grow its economy and shape its future.' G42 will build the facility, with OpenAI and Oracle operating it, while Nvidia will provide some of the most advanced chips available. Stargate UAE will run in the recently announced data center complex in Abu Dhabi, which will have 5 gigawatts of capacity – enough to power a major city. The complex will be built by the US and the UAE, Trump announced last week during his visit to the country, and will eventually span 10 square miles.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
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. 'The new partnership includes dual investments: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo A 1GW Stargate UAE cluster in Abu Dhabi with 200MW expected to go live in 2026 UAE investment into U.S. Stargate infrastructure, building on the U.S.-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership(opens in a new window) announced during President Trump's visit last week', said OpenAI. 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. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
