• OpenAI to join US-UAE plan to build vast data centre in Abu Dhabi — The United States and the United Arab Emirates have announced plans to build the world’s largest group of artificial intelligence data centers outside the US, as part of efforts to strengthen the UAE’s position as a global AI hub. Spearheaded by Emirati AI firm G42 and potentially anchored by OpenAI, the 10 square mile facility in Abu Dhabi will ultimately deliver 5GW of power—the equivalent of over two million Nvidia GB200 chips. (Signal source: Financial Times)
• Trump reveals path to allow Abu Dhabi to import US-made AI chips — During a four-day trip to the Middle East, President Donald Trump announced a significant partnership between the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to enable the importation of advanced U.S.-made semiconductors for Abu Dhabi’s artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. A key component of the deal is a possible agreement allowing the UAE to import 500,000 Nvidia H100 chips annually, potentially accelerating Abu Dhabi’s efforts to develop large-scale data centers. (Signal source: New York Post)
• Internal Microsoft memo reveals plans for a new ‘Tenant Copilot’ and an ‘Agent Factory’ concept — An internal Microsoft memo reveals plans to introduce a new AI tool named “Tenant Copilot,” along with a broader initiative called the “Agent Factory.” Scheduled for potential unveiling at the upcoming Build conference, Tenant Copilot is being developed by the Microsoft 365 team. It aims to function like an organization’s digital twin by accessing internal business information stored within Microsoft 365 and adapting to the organization’s communication and work style using AI techniques like supervised fine-tuning and OpenAI’s o3 reasoning model. (Signal source: Business Insider)
• Terrifying AI job warning for Aussies — A new report warns Australians about a growing trend in artificial intelligence (AI) usage during hiring processes, describing it as potentially “dehumanising” and “dystopian.” Currently, about 30% of Australian companies use AI hiring tools, which deploy algorithms to review CVs, evaluate video interviews, and rank candidates. Although touted by employers for enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness, these systems have been found to systematically disadvantage certain groups. AI tools often penalise candidates with employment gaps—disproportionately affecting women—and struggle with non-native English speakers, with significant speech recognition error rates. (Signal source: News.com.au)
• Symbiosis Launches New AI Institute to Democratize Artificial Intelligence Education — Symbiosis International University in Pune, India, has launched the Symbiosis Artificial Intelligence Institute (SAII- साई) to democratize AI education by making it accessible across academic disciplines. Spearheaded by Dr. S. B. Mujumdar and Pro-Chancellor Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, the initiative challenges the traditional notion that AI is exclusive to computer science. SAII will offer two interdisciplinary undergraduate programs blending AI with other domains, aiming to impart both technical expertise and domain-specific insights. (Signal source: Economic Times)
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