OpenAI Abu Dhabi Startup News

The latest startup news from Abu Dhabi on OpenAI.

  • Published on

    MGX Invests in OpenAI’s $6.6 Billion Funding Round

    MGX, the United Arab Emirates investment firm based in Abu Dhabi, has participated in OpenAI’s latest $6.6 billion funding round. This investment places MGX alongside tech heavyweights like Microsoft, Nvidia, and SoftBank in backing one of the world’s most prominent artificial intelligence companies. OpenAI’s Meteoric Rise OpenAI, the company behind the revolutionary ChatGPT, has seen its valuation nearly double to $157 billion in just nine months. This valuation surge reflects the tech industry’s unwavering enthusiasm for AI, despite ongoing debates about the technology’s effectiveness and safety.
  • Published on

    Abu Dhabi’s MGX in Talks to Invest Billions in Sam Altman’s Chip Venture

    Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has ambitious plans to build a semiconductor business to produce AI processors for OpenAI’s needs Altman believes OpenAI will need its own AI processors in the long run to stay competitive in the AI market Abu Dhabi, through its newly-launched state-backed AI investment fund MGX, is in talks with Altman to potentially invest in this chip venture MGX aims to build up to $100 billion in assets under management within a few years of its launch The United Arab Emirates is seeking to become a significant AI power and global leader in testing and regulating AI technology The talks between MGX and Altman are still in early stages, but could lead to a major investment deal to support OpenAI’s in-house chip development plans Abu Dhabi’s MGX in Talks to Invest in Sam Altman’s Chip Venture Abu Dhabi, UAE - MGX, the newly-established Abu Dhabi technology investment company, is reportedly in talks to invest billions of dollars in Sam Altman’s visionary plan to build a network of AI chip factories worldwide.
  • Published on

    Sam Altman Reveals: ‘Abu Dhabi Talked AI Before It Was Cool’

    On June 6, 2023, a remarkable discussion unfolded in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), hosted by Hub71, featuring leading AI visionaries and emerging tech entrepreneurs. At the core of the discourse was AI’s profound influence on startups and how it would bridge the generational divide and revolutionize work. OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, has been globe-trotting, spreading the word about the transformative power of AI and the significant role the UAE can play in guiding its future.
  • Published on

    Join Sam Altman for a Live Q&A Session at ADGM Discussing the Future of AI

    Sam Altman is scheduled to host a live question and answer (Q&A) session on Tuesday, June 6th, at 6AM PST at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This dynamic session will provide an open forum where discussions on the future of AI, its opportunities, challenges, and its potential impact on the global landscape will be led by your questions. Sam Altman Abu Dhabi Sam Altman, President of Y Combinator between 2014 and 2019, and currently CEO of OpenAI, is an acknowledged leader in the global technology arena.

The #1

The #1

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi

Startups

Startups

Website

Website

Get listed free

GET LISTED FOR FREE