This chapter explores the scarcity of experts in generative AI and how Saudi Arabia and the UAE are competing to bring in these skilled individuals. It also raises ethical concerns regarding the potential misuse of this technology in countries with poor human rights records.
US mortgage rates have soared to a 21-year high, US retailer earnings reports send mixed messages on consumer spending, and Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are buying up thousands of the high-performance Nvidia chips crucial for building artificial intelligence software.
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