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Middle East Money Drives Silicon Valley and Wall Street’s AI Ambitions - Bloomberg.com

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Investments from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, including Abu Dhabi's Mubadala and Saudi Arabia's PIF, are increasingly fueling AI initiatives in Silicon Valley and Wall Street. These funds are backing companies like Microsoft, which is building a $100 billion AI supercomputer, and investing in AI-focused hedge funds. The investments reflect a strategic move to diversify economies and gain influence in the rapidly growing AI sector. Why it matters: The trend highlights the growing importance of Middle Eastern capital in shaping the future of AI development and deployment globally.

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Mubadala · PIF · sovereign wealth fund · AI investment · Microsoft

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