Dubai Sets Two‑Year Deadline for Private‑Sector Adoption of Autonomous AI

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced a two‑year program that will push the emirate’s entire private sector toward agentic artificial intelligence. The initiative, run through the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, includes specialized training for business councils, government‑funded incubators and dedicated investment funds. It follows a federal directive that aims to deliver half of UAE government services through autonomous AI agents by 2028. Officials say the push will make Dubai the world’s leading economy in agentic AI, but experts warn that governance and infrastructure gaps could hinder rapid rollout. Leer más

Apr 9, 2026

Most Nations Won’t Achieve AI Sovereignty, BCG Report Says; South Korea’s Voucher Model Offers Pragmatic Path

A Boston Consulting Group study warns that the global push for national large‑language models is largely unrealistic. The report argues that full AI sovereignty is a fantasy for most countries and recommends focusing on "AI resilience" instead. It points to South Korea’s AI voucher program, which subsidizes small and midsize firms to adopt existing AI tools, as a practical template that could spread useful AI across everyday businesses and services. Leer más