Bassem Fayek on Slow down AI development

Bassem Fayek

Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), leading its Egypt office.

We see that global narrative on why development of these models needs to slow down until you have the right governance and measures in place. In Egypt, we are far from thinking with the same lens. We have a much more important lens to look through, which is: How are we able to use such tools and capabilities to make an impact?

AI Verified (Oct 8, 2026)

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Bassem Fayek, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group in Cairo, quoted by AI + Innovation (MENA), “How would an AI development slowdown affect MENA+?”, October 8, 2026: “We see that global narrative on why development of these models needs to slow down until you have the right governance and measures in place. In Egypt, we are far from thinking with the same lens. We have a much more important lens to look through, which is: How are we able to use such tools and capabilities to make an impact?”

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AI Verified The quote expressly contrasts the slowdown of AI-model development with Egypt’s alternative focus on applying the technology, so it covers the full slowdown claim. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago

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AI Verified Fayek says the development of these AI models needs to slow, then states Egypt is far from that lens and instead prioritizes using AI for impact; the recorded answer against is supported. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago

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AI Verified AI + Innovation (MENA), dated 8 Oct 2026, reproduces this interview quote and identifies Fayek as BCG Cairo managing director and partner. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago

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