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KIA joins Brookfield’s $10bn AI initiative - Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

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KIA, a global automotive company, is joining Brookfield's $10 billion AI investment initiative. The investment will focus on sectors including manufacturing, electric vehicles, and robotics. KIA aims to leverage AI to enhance its automotive technologies and manufacturing processes. Why it matters: This collaboration highlights the increasing interest and investment in AI across diverse sectors in the Middle East, particularly in automotive and manufacturing.

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KIA · Brookfield · AI investment · electric vehicles · manufacturing

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