OpenAI deepens Abu Dhabi foothold as Sam Altman inks deals spanning energy, government and investment

Summary

OpenAI signed four Abu Dhabi agreements covering energy, government and investment, as Sam Altman met Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi Media Office said the deals let several sectors use OpenAI's models, while the company seeks $20 billion in a funding round co-led by UAE investors.

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