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Microsoft is urging the US government to provide more transparency on export controls that are hindering the delivery of advanced AI chips to the Middle East. These restrictions, stemming from concerns about technology leakage to China, have hampered Microsoft’s plans with its investment in the UAE’s G42 AI company. Despite the setbacks, Microsoft and G42 are forging ahead with the establishment of two new research institutes in Abu Dhabi to develop AI systems for the non-Western world.

G42, a UAE-based technology group, has launched its Hindi large language model (LLM) NANDA in India. The model, trained on a massive dataset, aims to empower Hindi speakers with generative AI capabilities and drive innovation in sectors like banking, aviation, and insurance. G42 is actively engaging with Indian startups and tech companies to build customized solutions using NANDA, while prioritizing data sovereignty and local control.