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Global AI giant Tencent championed the human role and benefits of artificial intelligence at Ai Everything
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There has been much talk about China’s Belt and Road initiative (BRI). But beyond this physical infrastructure the Asian giant has big plans to extend its digital footprint, including here in the Middle East
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China follows UAE, Saudi with $14bn investment South African pledge
The commitment follows similar promises from Saudi Arabia and the UAE and bolsters President Cyril Ramaphosa’s campaign to lure $100 billion in investment to South Africa over the next five years
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