Microsoft has announced a significant investment of $1.5 billion in Abu Dhabi's G42, an artificial intelligence group that has been under scrutiny for its ties to China. This collaboration will focus on advancing AI and digital infrastructure, marking Microsoft's first foray into the Middle East in this capacity.
G42, led by Chinese businessman Peng Xiao, has faced questions regarding its connections to Beijing. Concerns have been raised by US officials about the potential sharing of American technology and data with the Chinese government through G42. However, Xiao has refuted these claims, labeling them as misinformation.
