Dubai is actively promoting the development of artificial intelligence and aims to become a global AI leader. Its ambitious "Million Artificial Intelligence Prompters" plan aims to train one million people to master artificial intelligence prompt engineering within three years. It is called the world's first such large-scale AI talent training project. This plan is not only related to Dubai’s economic future, but also reflects its emphasis on the application of artificial intelligence technology and its strategic layout for future talent training. By improving citizens' understanding and application capabilities of AI, Dubai is committed to maintaining economic competitiveness in the post-oil era and ultimately achieving the goal of artificial intelligence accounting for 40% of GDP.
Dubai is increasingly becoming a new highland for global artificial intelligence. In order to further consolidate this leading position, this post-modern city in the Gulf has ambitiously launched the "Millions of Artificial Intelligence Prompts" training program, aiming to provide 1 million people with artificial intelligence prompt engineering training in the next three years, which is the first in the world. The first such large-scale prompt engineering training project.
AI prompt engineering is known to be critical to making the most of generative AI, involves understanding AI model capabilities and limitations, and is expected to be one of the most important skills in the workplace of the future. The "Million Prompters" program will cultivate professional knowledge and capabilities in artificial intelligence prompts, such as formulating precise instructions for AI systems to achieve expected tasks.
"We want to become the most futuristic city and put Dubai at the forefront of innovation." UAE Crown Prince Hamdan said at the launch ceremony of the plan. As the second largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is preparing for the post-oil era and aiming to become an artificial intelligence powerhouse. It is estimated that artificial intelligence will account for 40% of Dubai's GDP by 2031.
Omar Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, said that the plan aims to demonstrate to the public the wide range of applications of artificial intelligence, from which everyone can benefit regardless of technology. He emphasized that developing practical cue engineering skills is critical to improving quality of life.
In order to launch the "Million Prompters" program, the first Dubai Artificial Intelligence Prompt World Championship was held recently, attracting thousands of contestants to participate in prompt engineering competitions in traditional fields such as literature and art. In the end, three players from Australia and India won the championship respectively and will share the total prize money of approximately US$270,000.
Global tech giants are joining the UAE’s artificial intelligence craze. J It is reported that Microsoft invested US$1.5 billion in the UAE artificial intelligence company G42, acknowledging that "the UAE is becoming a global artificial intelligence center." The UAE has had its first artificial intelligence university since 2019, and the sovereign wealth fund has also established a $100 billion artificial intelligence fund.
With this huge "Million Tips" training program, Dubai is leading a new wave of artificial intelligence talent training, further enhancing its influence in the global artificial intelligence landscape.
Through the One Million AI Tipsters program and other initiatives, Dubai is actively building its position as a global center for artificial intelligence and laying a solid foundation for future economic development. Its bold strategy and practical actions are worthy of learning and reference by other countries.