Google backs AI research and sustainable development solutions in UAE, ETHRWorldME

Google Announcing Support for AI Initiatives and Solutions Today Research and sustainability Working with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) campus in the UAE, the Abu Dhabi Ministry of Municipalities and Transport, and the Ministry of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications. At an event on the MBZUAI campus, Google announced three initiatives.

• Research Awards – Google will provide research awards to MBZUAI faculty and staff to help improve the representation of the Arabic language in AI-based models focused on sustainability and the societal impact of climate change. In addition to financial support, MBZUAI faculty members will be able to request support from Google in cloud computing, data analytics and machine learning, and have the opportunity to share knowledge and expertise with Google researchers and engineers.
• project green light – Google will work with Abu Dhabi’s Municipalities and Department of Transport to deploy Green Light – a machine learning technique to optimize traffic lights at intersections and reduce stop-and-go traffic, a cause of urban pollution. The technology models traffic patterns and builds intelligent recommendations for traffic plan modifications, such as increasing the number of seconds of green light time between specific times. This helps reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, improving urban traffic flow and air quality.
• AI Majlis Series – A new initiative by Google and the UAE State Council for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, quarterly private parliamentary meetings are held to discuss and advance AI principles and policies with leaders from Google, government, academia and business in the UAE. The inaugural AI Majlis will be held this week with HE Omar Al Olama and Karan Bhatia, Google’s Global Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations, and will discuss the topics of responsible innovation among leaders from government, academia and business on the topics of tourism, Media and Publishing, Retail and Telecommunications. . Future of AI Majlis discussions will address the impact of AI on sustainability, healthcare and the future of work.

Karan Bhatia, Google’s global vice president of government relations and public policy, said: “Google’s journey as an AI-first company is seven years old, and we are at an exciting inflection point. We have the opportunity to make AI more helpful to people. For businesses, for communities, for everyone. Building this transformative technology responsibly must be a collective effort involving researchers, social scientists, industry experts, governments, and people. We can accomplish a lot, and we must do a lot -Together. Collaborative leadership in AI has significant value, and we look forward to doing more with our local partners in the UAE and helping advance AI research and solutions that meet the country’s needs.”

MBZUAI Vice President of Public Affairs and Alumni Relations, sultan al hajjsaid, “Artificial intelligence research and development is at the heart of the UAE’s strategy for economic diversification, sustainable growth and global competitiveness, and partnerships with key industry leaders are important to continue applying the University’s pioneering research. We thank Google for its This recognition in the form of awards for MBZUAI and for specific teachers.”

HE Mohamed Karmastaji, Executive Director, Intelligent Transport Systems Division, Integrated Transport Centre, said: “We are fully committed to driving the transition to a sustainable and efficient transport system. For example, our collaboration with Google will generate results in real time that benefit road users.” Project Green Light is a pilot project to develop an artificial intelligence tool to collect critical data on traffic conditions at intersections, automatically optimize the efficiency of traffic light functions and help reduce vehicle congestion hotspots, thereby improving air quality across the emirate by reducing traffic flow .carbon emissions. Through ongoing collaboration with government agencies, private sector partners, and community stakeholders, we are shaping a future in which congestion is minimized, air quality is improved, and our cities live in harmony with their environment. With new artificial With the introduction of smart tools, we are taking an important step towards improving the daily commute experience for residents. We are excited about the positive impact this will have on our city, and we look forward to working with stakeholders to create a sustainable smart transportation system.”

Source: Zawya press release