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Google Offers UAE Students Free AI Access for Year

10/9/2025

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Story summary

Google LLC partners with the UAE government to provide university students free access to Gemini 2.5 Pro for one year.
Registration closes December 9, 2025 for Gemini.
The program supports the UAE's National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy to develop AI skills.
China installed 295,000 industrial robots in 2024, leading globally.
Fortinet reports 41% of organizations suffered insider incidents despite budgets.

History

Historical Context

The UAE launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in October 2017, aiming to become a global AI leader by 2031. This initiative includes enhancing productivity by 30% and fostering AI education. In 2021, Google partnered with the UAE to support this strategy, reflecting a global trend towards AI development, particularly as countries like China advance in industrial robotics.

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Story summary

Google LLC partners with the UAE government to provide university students free access to Gemini 2.5 Pro for one year.
Registration closes December 9, 2025 for Gemini.
The program supports the UAE's National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy to develop AI skills.
China installed 295,000 industrial robots in 2024, leading globally.
Fortinet reports 41% of organizations suffered insider incidents despite budgets.

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