Is it possible to develop AI without the US?
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This article discusses major tech companies (Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta) planning to invest $600 billion in AI this year, while Persian Gulf countries are developing their own AI systems to reduce dependence on the United States. The piece raises questions about whether AI development can happen independently of US tech dominance.
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Original source: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/09/us-tech-ai-companies-gulf-states
First tracked: February 12, 2026 at 02:41 PM
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