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Hannah Schuller
Researcher for The Observer who contributes to the paper's AI index and reported the investigation into UAE investments in AI projects in Africa.
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Dec 4, 2025
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Why is the UAE funding AI projects in Africa?
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Hannah Schuller, a researcher for The Observer and expert in AI investments, dives into the UAE's ambitious £59.4bn venture into Africa's AI sector. She discusses the strategic £2.5bn commitments for infrastructure and 20 recent agreements, linking these moves to the UAE’s goals of economic diversification and geopolitical influence. While African governments welcome the funding, Hannah expresses skepticism about local benefits, warns of potential investment bubbles, and highlights the risks of failed projects reminiscent of past global initiatives.
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