A new podcast featuring our expert — Head of AI&ML at Usetech — Ilya Smirnov — has just been released.

AI isn’t magic. It’s about data, mathematics, and engineering discipline.

Human-in-the-loop is essential for critical systems.

Ethics and responsibility are foundational, especially when national sovereignty and critical infrastructure are at stake.

A new generation of specialists is needed — those who understand the industry, ML, and system safety simultaneously.

Why this matters for MENA? The region is heavily investing in:

Advanced energy infrastructure

Large-scale AI transformation initiatives in government

National data platforms & LLM adoption

AI in energy is becoming a pillar of sustainability, not just another project.

Immediate actions for MENA companies:

Implement human-in-the-loop as a standard.