How the UAE's New Minister of AI Views the Future Of Tech in His Desert Nation

Can you actually have a state "minister of artificial intelligence"? Yes: The United Arab Emirates has actually appointed one. He is State Minister of AI Omar bin Sultan Al Olama. And, during an interview, he told me he is confident about the future of artificial intelligence in his desert nation and the civic benefits that will emerge from these advancements. Certainly, it's common knowledge that the UAE is leading developments in artificial intelligence; and other governments are taking notice.