OpenAI – the company behind the ChatGPT chatbot – has just announced a partnership with the UAE for the Stargate UAE project, the first massive AI data center abroad. Stargate UAE is part of the OpenAI for Countries initiative, which includes building a 1GW data center cluster in Abu Dhabi.

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The information "UAE free ChatGPT Plus for all people" has been causing a stir in recent days. Screenshot.

The OpenAI-UAE partnership does not mention that the UAE will make ChatGPT Plus free for all citizens. According to the official announcement, “the UAE will be the first country in the world to enable ChatGPT nationwide, making OpenAI’s technology accessible to everyone.” In addition, “the new partnership will support the UAE in leveraging OpenAI’s tools in key sectors such as government, energy, healthcare, education, and transportation to help accelerate innovation and economic growth, while creating long-term benefits for its citizens.”

“Stargate UAE has the potential to provide AI infrastructure and computing capabilities within a 2,000-mile radius, reaching half the world’s population,” the company added.

Meanwhile, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that by setting up the first Stargate outside the US, the company is realizing a bold vision that the most important breakthroughs in fields like pharmaceuticals, learning and energy will come from more places around the world.

According to the plan, OpenAI is cooperating with "big guys" such as G42, Oracle, Nvidia, Cisco and SoftBank to develop a 1GW AI computing cluster in Abu Dhabi and 200MW expected to be operational from 2026. Media reported that investments could reach 20 billion USD.

Thus, the official information does not mention ChatGPT Plus for free for all people as some social networking sites posted. OpenAI only allows eligible students in the US and Canada to use ChatGPT Plus for free from March 31 to May 31 and is currently no longer offering this offer.

ChatGPT Plus is a paid service priced at $20/month, which gives access to ChatGPT's premium features like the latest GPT-4o model, faster response times.

The UAE has a population of over 11.3 million, of which 81% are 18 years and older. OpenAI recommends that ChatGPT is not for children under 13, and that children between 13 and 18 should ask their parents before using it. This means the country will have to spend about $183 million each month to make ChatGPT Plus free for those who are eligible.

(According to khaleejtimes)

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