The Middle East was the next frontier for AI. Then war broke out.
By Kate Rooney
Published on March 11, 2026.
The Middle East was the prime location for the development of artificial intelligence, but was disrupted by war. This disruption has led to companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon to rethink their plans for global expansion. The Iran-controlled conflict is now embroiled in a dispute over the ownership of the country.
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