Building AI For Good
Abu Dhabi Finance Week·Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 12:00 AM
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[Music] your excellencies esteemed guests ladies and gentlemen good afternoon it's an honor to address this esteemed audience at the Abu Dhabi AI firm during Abu Dhabi Finance week today we are not merely discussing how we can Finance artificial intelligence and Advanced Technologies we are here to redefine their role in a rapidly evolving World aligning them with the economic growth and societal impact we stand at this pval moment a shift from AI systems that can predict the next world [Music] to a new generation of agentic AI models World models and advanced platform AI systems these Technologies are no longer confined to advancing Industries they have become the backbone for Innovation across the global economy esteemed guests agentic AI models capable of autonomous decision making are already transforming Industries they are optimizing Supply chains reducing inefficiencies by up to 40% through Dynamic adaptation to complex conditions meanwhile word AI models are enabling machines to simulate and under understand our real world environments reshaping Industries such as Robotics and autonomous driving these simulations reduce deployment Risk by over 60% enhancing safety and efficiency the rise of generative AI platform systems marks another seismic shift Technologies such as generative AI serves as a foundational Frameworks providing adaptability and scalability across various industries by 2030 platform AI is projected to drive a 35% increase in productivity in manufacturing and improve retail profit margins by by up 25% these platforms enable businesses to harness real time data at a scale unlocking a market for Enterprise AI Solutions valued at over $1.5 trillion by 2035 looking further ahead the pursuit of artificial general intelligence promises to reshape the world in ways we only beginning to imagine unlike today's specialized AI systems AGI will have the capacity to reason learn and adapt across diverse task at a human like level with an estimated economic impact of $ 15.7 trillion added to Global GDP by 2035 AI is emerging as a corner stor technology akin to electricity or the internet ladies and gentlemen why some markets sectors and individual businesses are more advanced than others AI is still it's in its early stages of development and deployment this creates opportunities for exponential labor frogging where Emerging Markets can bybass traditional development Pathways geni alone is boed to contribute between $2.6 trillion and $4.4 trillion annually to Global GDB across various industries by 20 30 investments in generative AI are projected to trible from 40 billion dollar in 2023 to over $140 billion by the end of the decade these surging Investments highlight gen AI transformative potential power especially enr Shing value chains enhancing productivity and stream lining business processes big Tech spending reflects the scale of this shift by q224 alone Global spending on AI INF infrastructure reach $170 billion a 56% year over a year increase with the projections exceeding $250 billion next year this rentless investment underscores the scale of disruption and opportunity brought to you by AI esteemed guests artificial intelligence when guided responsibly is more than a technology it's the language of progress the engine of opportunity and the guardian of equity the United Nations estimates that achieving the sustainable development goals by 2030 will require between 3.
3 trillion dollar to $4.5 trillion annually AI offers scalable cost effective Solutions to help bridge this Gap but this will only be achievable if we drive solution that it can benefit an equitable distribution for ai's benefits through initiatives like the AI for good impact initiative AI demonstrate how it can serve Humanity in healthcare AI accelerated drug Discovery timelines by 80% and can reduce diagnostic Errors By 40% in climate action AI models can increase energy efficiency by 20% and reduce Global CO2 emissions by 4.5 gatons annually in agriculture AI improves core bus by up to 45% regions facing food insecurity while reducing water usage by 30% through brising irrigation systems in education AI personalized learning experiences improving academic exper improving academic performance by 30% in underserved areas and Bridging the global digital divide in Disaster Response AI B system predict natural disaster with 95% accuracy providing early warnings that save lives and resources the AI for good impact report highlights AI transformative role in ADV advancing nearly 400 United Nation projects across all the 17 SGS distinguished colleagues the promise of AI is inseparable from responsibility of ethical governance the uae's AI policy built on built on six core principles advancement cooperation Community ethics sustainability and security demonstrate a commitment to aligning AI development and deployment with ethical social and environmental priorities Global governance Frameworks such as the European AI Act and the G7 code of the conduct are bathing the way for responsible AI similarly International collaboration through platforms like the AI for good impact initiative Fosters inclusive Equitable and transparent AI ecosystems it's our shared responsibility to ensure AI systems are explainable unbiased and secure esteemed guests the United Arab Emirates has firmly positioned itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence and Innovation charting about that combines technological advancement with societal impact raack number one in the Arab word on the global Innovation index the UAE has embraced AI as the Cornerstone of its National strategy establishing itself as a hub of transformative technologies that redefine Global standards to further accelerate its leadership in AI Abu Dhabi launch an investment firm targeting Ai and semiconductor assets and deals with aspiration to exceed $100 billion in assets under management this initiative supported by mubadala and group 42 signals the UAE long-term vision of becoming a global Powerhouse an AI driven economic growth through collaborations such as the establishment of responsible Ai and AI for goods centers by group 42 and Microsoft and sustainable infrastructure project like the E cloud grou 42 Mega data center in Kenya by 10 gaw of geothermal energy the UAE exemplifies how Innovation can align with purpose and Equity these efforts underscore the uae's leadership in setting benchmarks for Global AI governance and sustainability ladies and gentlemen artificial intelligence is not simply an engine of technological progress It's the compass guiding us towards an economic resilience and societal Equity as we stand on the shle of the Adaptive intelligence economy let us remember ai's greatest power lies not in its algorithm but in its ability to transform ambition into action Innovation into impact and potential into Prosperity thank you [Music]
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