Advanced Technology
Cutting-edge and disruptive technologies beyond traditional AI, like robotics, blockchain, and quantum computing, driving digital transformation.
How the laws define this
Both instruments treat the subject as an overarching category—described as a broad or umbrella term—that captures high-level technical innovations operating alongside or beyond artificial intelligence. Their core agreement lies in using the term to aggregate multiple modern digital and computing capabilities under a single framework. They diverge markedly, however, in the specific field of technology covered and the legal context of its application. Abu Dhabi Law No. 3 of 2024 on Establishing the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council highlights disruptive, cutting-edge fields such as robotics, blockchain, and quantum computing aimed at driving digital transformation. In contrast, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Romania and Google (15 July 2024) restricts its scope to digital infrastructure and software capabilities, specifically machine learning, cloud-native services, data platforms, and automation technologies, while strictly binding the term to designate the technological boundary for research, development, piloting, and responsible deployment activities between those specific parties.
Synthesised from the 2 statutory definitions below. Each one is quoted in full, with its source.
How jurisdictions differ
What is distinctive in each definition, binding law in force first.
| Jurisdiction | Instrument | Status | What is distinctive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi Law No. 3 of 2024 on Establishing the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council | In Force | This definition explicitly lists robotics, blockchain, quantum computing and other innovations as examples beyond traditional AI driving digital transformation. |
| Romania | Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Romania and Google (15 July 2024) — cooperation on digital infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity and use of advanced technologies including AI | In Force | This definition narrows to machine learning, AI systems, cloud-native services, data platforms and related automation technologies for R&D, pilots and deployment under the MoU. |
What it triggers
- In Abu Dhabi, it triggers the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council's role to formulate AI policies, research, and investment strategies for the emirate.source
- Under the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Romania and Google, it sets out the technological scope for R&D, pilots, and responsible deployment activities between the parties.source
Definitions (2)
A broad term encompassing cutting-edge and disruptive technologies beyond traditional AI, such as robotics, blockchain, quantum computing, and other innovations driving digital transformation.
An umbrella term covering machine learning, AI systems, cloud-native services, data platforms and related automation technologies that may be piloted or deployed under the MoU. It designates the technological scope for R&D, pilots, and responsible deployment activities between the parties.
Questions and answers
What technologies fall under advanced technology in Abu Dhabi Law No. 3 of 2024?
It encompasses cutting-edge and disruptive technologies beyond traditional AI, such as robotics, blockchain, quantum computing, and other innovations driving digital transformation.
How does the Romania-Google MoU define advanced technologies?
It covers machine learning, AI systems, cloud-native services, data platforms and related automation technologies that may be piloted or deployed under the MoU. It designates the technological scope for R&D, pilots, and responsible deployment activities.
What is the purpose of defining advanced technology in these instruments?
In Abu Dhabi, it guides the Council's formulation of AI policies, research, and investment strategies. In Romania's MoU with Google, it scopes cooperation on digital infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity and related activities.