Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) has launched AI71, a new AI company building on the Falcon generative AI models developed by TII. AI71 will focus on multi-domain specializations, offering AI data control options for companies and countries looking to self-host for greater privacy. The company will be taken to market by ATRC's VentureOne subsidiary, initially targeting the medical, educational, and legal sectors. Why it matters: AI71 aims to establish Abu Dhabi and the UAE as a major AI player by providing decentralized data ownership and promoting broader access to AI technology.
Technology Innovation Institute (TII) won the UAE AI Award for Emirati AI Solutions for its Falcon LLM series. AI71 also won for LAW71, an AI-powered legal solution, and RAZI71, an AI-powered healthcare solution. The award recognizes AI innovations made in the UAE that demonstrate innovation, AI ethics compliance, maturity, and scalability. Why it matters: The award highlights the UAE's commitment to developing local AI talent and solutions, particularly in open-source models, for global collaboration and positive transformation.
VentureOne, the commercialization arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has launched QuantumGate at CyberQ in Abu Dhabi. QuantumGate offers data security products, including QSphere (post-quantum VPN, email, file encryption) and Salina (password-less identity management). These products are based on proprietary Technology Innovation Institute (TII) technology. Why it matters: The launch addresses the imminent threat of quantum computing to current encryption methods, providing sovereign solutions for data protection in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi has launched the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) as the applied research arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC). TII will focus on seven initial research centers including quantum research, autonomous robotics, and cryptography. The institute has already partnered with over 20 universities on 25 long-term projects, aiming to establish Abu Dhabi and the UAE as a global hub for advanced technology research. Why it matters: This initiative signals a major investment in R&D infrastructure and talent recruitment, potentially accelerating technological advancements and diversifying the UAE's economy.
Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and AI71 are collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to expand global access to TII’s Falcon models and AI71’s enterprise AI products. TII already offers Falcon LLMs through Amazon SageMaker, and new models will be available via Amazon Bedrock. AI71’s products are already available in the AWS Marketplace, providing access for millions of customers globally. Why it matters: This partnership enhances the accessibility of UAE-developed AI technologies and strengthens the UAE's position as a leader in AI innovation by leveraging AWS's global infrastructure and customer base.