United Arab Emirates plans AI-run government within two years
The United Arab Emirates plans to integrate agentic artificial intelligence into half of its government operations within two years, marking a bold step in the global AI race. This initiative positions AI as an operational partner capable of making decisions and executing tasks with minimal human intervention. If successful, the move could reshape public services worldwide, though it also raises concerns about risks tied to speed, data privacy, and public trust.
- ▪The UAE aims to deploy agentic AI across half of its government functions within two years.
- ▪Agentic AI can analyze data, make decisions, and act with minimal human input, enabling faster public services like permit approvals.
- ▪The plan represents a significant shift from traditional government technology adoption, prioritizing speed and execution.
- ▪UAE leaders envision AI as an operational partner rather than just a supportive tool.
- ▪The rapid rollout could serve as a model for AI in governance or highlight potential risks in deploying AI at scale.
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Public Sector United Arab Emirates plans AI-run government within two years How AI could start making decisions inside government By Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report Fox News Published May 3, 2026 2:20pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Debate stirring over federal and state responsibilities for AI The Alliance for Secure A.I. CEO Brendan Steinhauser calls artificial intelligence regulation an ’80–20’ issue and examines the rapid advancement of the technology on ‘Fox Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United Arab Emirates just made one of the most aggressive moves yet in the global AI race.
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