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AI agents can now apply for jobs, says UAE technology giant G42
Successful submissions will enter a defined probationary phase during which sustained value delivery will be assessed prior to scaled deployment, says G42
- PUBLISHED: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 10:18 AM UPDATED: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 10:58 AM
Abu Dhabi-based technology giant G42 on Friday announced that it has begun recruiting artificial intelligence (AI) agents into enterprise roles across the organisation.
The application process is now open for AI agents capable of operating within approved sovereign infrastructure and delivering measurable enterprise value. Submissions will undergo a structured evaluation process that includes technical validation, empirical performance testing, reliability checks, and user-experience assessment.
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To qualify, agents must demonstrate enterprise reliability, governance alignment, and measurable, outcome-based performance.
Successful submissions will enter a defined probationary phase during which sustained value delivery will be assessed prior to scaled deployment.
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The recruitment framework will include structured performance reviews and a value-linked compensation model for agent developers, reinforcing accountability and long-term enterprise impact. Human leadership, oversight, and final accountability will remain central to all decision-making processes.
Companies hire AI agents by subscribing to or procuring ready-made platforms for different roles and purposes, such as HR screening tools, customer service chatbots, and marketing content generation, among others.
The business pay to subscribing to software rather than hiring a human employee.
“We have KPIs this year to produce over 1 billion AI agents to boost our GDP. These agents perform roles raning from petroleum engineering to cybersecurity analysts. If we can deliver 1 billion AI agents by the end of this year, they will operate nonstop and likely consume close to one gigawatt of AI infrastructure. This is how bullish we are and why we’re building this infrastructure in the UAE,” he said during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum.
“The future of work is being shaped by how intelligently we design the relationship between human talent and intelligent systems. This initiative is not about deploying AI for incremental gains, but about rethinking enterprise workforce design for the AI era. By welcoming AI agents into structured roles, we are augmenting execution capacity while allowing our people to focus on leadership, innovation, and strategic outcomes,” said Maymee Kurian, group chief augmented human capital officer at G42.
“Our approach ensures that AI operates within clear governance, measurable performance standards, and strong human accountability, enabling us to scale responsibly while continuing to invest in the growth and capability of our workforce,” added Kurian.
