AI in the UAE
What does AI stand for?
Artificial Intelligence.
What is one way AI is being used to help scientists discover new medicines?
AI can help analyze data and predict which molecules could be effective in treating diseases.
Who is considered the father of artificial intelligence?
Alan Turing.
Which popular AI assistant can be found on most smartphones, answering questions and setting reminders?
Siri.
What is the main function of AI in self-driving cars?
To help the car navigate, recognize objects, and make decisions without human intervention.
Which UAE city is known for its plans to become the world’s first city powered by AI?
Dubai.
Which field of science has AI been used to help predict weather patterns and natural disasters?
Meteorology.
In which decade did the term "Artificial Intelligence" first appear?
The 1950s.
What new AI technology has been used to create realistic-sounding voices that mimic real people?
Deepfake technology.
Which company is known for developing the first self-driving car with the help of AI?
Tesla.
In what year did the UAE appoint its first Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence?
2017.
What is a "neural network" in AI, and how is it similar to the human brain?
A neural network is a type of AI that mimics the way the human brain processes information, by using layers of algorithms to recognize patterns.
Which AI development in the 1990s was a major milestone, when an AI system defeated a world chess champion?
IBM’s Deep Blue defeating Garry Kasparov.
Which company recently launched an AI program that can generate images from simple text descriptions, such as “a cat in space”?
OpenAI (with the DALL·E model).
What kind of AI system allows self-driving cars to “see” and understand their environment?
Computer vision systems, which use cameras and sensors to detect objects.
What is the name of the UAE's national AI strategy, which aims to make the country a leader in AI by 2031?
The UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031.
What role does AI play in the study of space exploration, such as analyzing data from telescopes?
AI is used to analyze large amounts of data from space probes and telescopes to find patterns and identify potential discoveries.
Which AI researcher created the first chatbot, "ELIZA," in the 1960s?
Joseph Weizenbaum.
In 2024, what major social media platform introduced an AI chatbot that can help users with content creation and editing?
Instagram (with its AI assistant).
In what way does AI help improve traffic safety in autonomous vehicles?
AI helps cars respond quickly to dangers and make split-second decisions, such as avoiding obstacles.
Which major AI project in the UAE is focused on using AI for sustainable farming and food production?
The "Farm of the Future."
How is AI being used to help with climate change research?
AI helps analyze climate data, model climate scenarios, and suggest ways to reduce carbon emissions or mitigate effects of climate change.
What was the name of the first robot that passed the Turing Test in 2014?
Eugene Goostman.
What is ChatGPT, and how has it impacted education and communication?
ChatGPT is an AI language model developed by OpenAI that can answer questions, write essays, and help with learning.
What is the name of the software used in many AI-powered cars to map and navigate the environment?
LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging).