(OPINION) Ultra-Rich Gulf states are in a prime position to take AI advancement to the next level and help further exert their influence across the globe.
That’s the stark warning from AI expert Vincent Peters, a former colleague of Elon Musk, who knows if the right amount of finances are distributed into the correct areas, the technology will be able to help the likes of Saudi Arabia and Qatar take an even firmer hold in all manner of businesses and geopolitical dealings.
According to TheSun, Peters has seen firsthand the capabilities of AI by creating his own conscious cataloging software.
One of his plans is to create AI representations that harness the intellectual capabilities of important, historical figures like Albert Einstein, Galileo, and Stephen Hawking and use them as “a constant consultant or a consortium helping them think through problems.”
Large strides have been made yet Peters knows without enough financial backing, advancement can be slow. “Someone in the United States needs to have an understanding of the advantage of this,” he exclusively told The U.S. Sun.
Finances, however, aren’t an issue for Saudi Arabia or Qatar. They would have no problem digging into their endless cash reserves and getting one step ahead of the pack.
The creation of the world’s first smart city – The Line – in Saudi, described as “a 170km belt of hyper-connected future communities without cars and roads, built around nature” is further evidence of what the technological future possibly holds in the region.
The bots may not be taking over, but they will certainly be in a position to help influence decisions like never before.
“Whoever has this technology and is able to generate revenue off of that is going to put every mom, and pop entity at like a disadvantage,” stressed Peters.
“The Saudis have the advantage of just having cash and throwing it at things like WWE and golf.
“What’s gonna happen is whoever harnesses these cognitive architectures is going to be able to generate a massive amount of money and then be able to disrupt whichever traditional system they want.”
Saudi Arabia’s surprise entrance into golf’s PGA tour recently was seen as another major powerplay with potentially global consequences.
They are also now involved with Premier League soccer following their purchase of Newcastle United in 2021 and will host the 2029 Asian Winter Games, as well as becoming increasingly associated with boxing and other major sports, including tennis.
“People from the PGA were telling me not to do business with the Saudis, how their money was this or that,” added Peters.
“But look how quickly they’re able to disrupt the good old boys club of golf with their new model.” Peters remains excited about AI’s potential and the advancements his company Inheritance AI has made but wants results faster.
