Dubai introduced the first AI-generated “Emirati Family” to deliver government messages and promote digital services in an accessible way. This reflects Dubai’s position as a top-five global AI city. The project aims to engage all communities by combining Emirati culture with advanced AI, supporting the city’s goal of improving public interaction with smart government services.
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