The US military on Tuesday announced an agreement with the UAE to establish the first bilateral AI task force.
– The task force will focus on integrating AI applications for intelligence support, protecting critical infrastructure, and monitoring the regional security environment, according to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM).
– “This will be a historic milestone as we work with one of our most capable regional partners to rapidly deliver evolving AI advancements to our warfighters,” CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper said.
– The US-UAE task force, named Task Force Talon Synapse, is expected to launch in the coming weeks.
– Based in Abu Dhabi, the team will be made up of around 20 Americans and Emiratis with expertise in AI, data, and cybersecurity.
– “Together, we and our Emirati partners share a strong commitment to adopting AI applications that will foster innovation at speed and scale,” Cooper said.
– The task force builds on talks that started last year between Cooper and UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed. There was a follow-up last month during a CENTCOM visit to the region, where they met with Emirati defense officials and industry leaders.