Dubai launches $1m award to find best AI, robotics use

The Crown Prince of Dubai on Tuesday launched a new international competition to find the best use for artificial intelligence and robots.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, also chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, said the UAE AI & Robotics Award for Good will offer a top prize of AED1 million ($272,257) at the national level and $1 million at the international level.

He said the competition was part of the UAE’s plans to make 2015 the Year of Innovation.

“The UAE’s journey in innovation is gaining a national momentum every day. We are confident of our abilities and the vision of our leaders to achieving a leading position in the world in the field of innovation. Our goal is to harness science and technology to promote a better life for the people and enhance happiness in the communities,” Sheikh Hamdan said.

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Dubai launches $1m award to find best AI, robotics use