Today’s AI news: Key highlights include IBM’s report on AI in India, UAE’s support for Sam Altman’s AI vision, and more.

Let’s take a look at today’s daily roundup, which includes the UAE’s support for Sam Altman’s vision and their aim to become a global leader in AI regulation. Additionally, a recent IBM report shows that 59% of Indian enterprises are actively utilizing AI. In other news, Microsoft has pledged a significant investment of $3.44 billion in Germany, with a focus on boosting AI. Furthermore, Google has introduced an internal AI tool called ‘Goose’ to enhance employee coding efficiency.

1. The UAE aims to lead AI regulation

The UAE aims to lead AI testing and regulation, according to the vision of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Omar Al Olama sees the country’s potential to be a global hub for pragmatic AI regulation. Altman, who dates investors from the Middle East, sees the UAE as a regulatory sandbox for experimenting with AI technologies and setting global rules. Concerns over UAE-China relations prompted Emirati AI firm G42 to scale back in China, highlighting a strong US partnership, according to Al Olama, Bloomberg reported.

2. IBM report reveals that 59% of Indian companies are actively using AI

According to an IBM report, about 59 percent of enterprise-level organizations in India have integrated AI into their operations. While this is a sign of positive adoption of AI, Sandip Patel, managing director of IBM India and South Asia, emphasizes the need to increase wider adoption. The study also highlights the importance of data and AI management tools in ensuring responsible AI models and preventing potential issues such as privacy concerns and ethical complications, the Indian Express reported.

3. Microsoft promises to invest $3.44 billion in Germany, focusing on boosting artificial intelligence

Microsoft plans to invest 3.2 billion euros ($3.44 billion) in Germany over the next two years, focusing on artificial intelligence. The goal of this major stimulus injection for Europe’s largest economy is to double the infrastructure capacity of artificial intelligence and data centers and to expand training programs. Microsoft President Brad Smith expresses his confidence in Germany’s technological know-how and emphasizes its strong position in the creation of artificial intelligence-based applications. According to a Reuters report, Chancellor Olaf Scholz sees this as a vote of confidence amid the country’s economic challenges and ongoing efforts to make it more attractive to businesses.

4. Google unveils internal AI “Goose” to speed up employee coding efficiency

Google is introducing an internal AI model called “Goose” to boost employees’ coding efficiency, according to leaked documents. Developed as a descendant of the great language model Gemini, Goose is trained in 25 years of Google’s design know-how. It can answer Google-specific technical questions, write code using internal technology stacks, and supports natural language prompt-based code editing. Business Insider reports that this move is in line with Google’s broader efficiency efforts, as it leverages artificial intelligence throughout the product development process.

5. Over 39% of Veterinary Professionals Use AI Tools, Digital and AAHA Study Reveals

Digitail and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) conducted a study on the adoption of artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine. Findings from 3,968 veterinary professionals reveal that 39.2 percent use AI tools in practice, and 69.5 percent report daily or weekly use. AI applications focus on imaging, administrative tasks and speech-to-text transcription, offering benefits such as improved productivity and time savings. Research suggests that the benefits of artificial intelligence in the veterinary field are increasingly being recognized, PR Newswire reports.