Microsoft may end up exporting advanced computer processors, AI model weights, and other key technologies to the Middle East and beyond via the Windows giant's cozy relationship with United Arab Emirates giant G42.today, has made some US politicians even more skeptical about the recently announced business partnership between the pair of corporations.
The Microsoft president suggested the IT titan had in place mitigations to keep crucial US tech from widely leaking out, such as enforcing a know-your-customer policy on G42 and putting the AI processors and AI model weights destined for G42 use in isolated parts of datacenters, which Smith called a"vault within a vault." He also said encrypting model weights could be possible after a year or so.
Redmond execs also reportedly told Reuters the biz union could see the pair transfer tech to Turkey and Egypt, further increasing fears it might make its way to China. "Despite the significant national security implications, Congress still has not received a comprehensive briefing from the executive branch about this agreement," the House rep said.