RIYADH: Artificial intelligence adoption in the Global South is set to accelerate under a new UAE-led partnership with Malaysia and Rwanda aimed at expanding ethical AI use and knowledge sharing.
The agreement, signed under the World Economic Forum’s Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution global network, builds on an initiative launched by the UAE and Rwanda at the 2024 WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, according to a press release.
The partnership comes amid rising global concern that emerging technologies could exacerbate inequality. The UN estimates the AI market will reach $4.8 trillion by 2033, warning that without inclusive frameworks, the Global South risks being left behind.
Gobind Singh Deo, minister of digital in Malaysia, said his country “is proud to join forces with the UAE and Rwanda in this visionary initiative to bridge global AI expertise and accelerate digital transformation for a more inclusive and sustainable future.”
He added: “This partnership involving Malaysia Center4IR, C4IR UAE, and C4IR Rwanda reflects our collective goal for a future that is driven by responsible AI innovation.”
