Inside The Secret CIA Mission That Cleared UAE's Path To Advanced AI Chips

A CIA officer facilitated UAE access to advanced Nvidia AI chips by building trust between US officials and Emirati leadership, helping G42 distance itself from Chinese technology and satisfy US compliance concerns. The deal has positioned the UAE as a major AI hub and unlocked partnerships with OpenAI and Nvidia on large-scale infrastructure projects.

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