Hey chatbot, is this true? AI ‘factchecks’ sow misinformation
Washington, United States -- As misinformation exploded during India's four-day conflict with Pakistan, social media users turned to an AI chatbot...
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What is the gig economy and what’s the deal for gig workers?
The rise of the gig economy has led to significant shifts in employment, with workers increasingly balancing multiple income streams....
Don’t give smartphones to kids under 11, UK mobile phone firm says
London, United Kingdom - One of Britain's biggest mobile network operators said on Sunday it will warn parents they should not...
- The new guidance comes after growing concern from parents about the potential pitfalls of smartphone access for young people
- A recent study by the UK communications regulator found around a quarter of British children aged between five and seven-years-old now had a smartphone
Flood of ‘junk’: How Artificial Intelligence is changing scientific publishing
Paris, France - An infographic of a rat with a preposterously large penis. Another showing human legs with way too many...
- Several experts who track down problems in studies told AFP that the rise of AI has turbocharged the existing problems in the multi-billion-dollar sector
- More than 13,000 papers were retracted last year, by far the most in history, according to the US-based group Retraction Watch
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Women in Tech Global and UN Women launch “Beyond Ceilings” campaign on women’s empowerment
The "Beyond Ceilings" campaign urges people to confront and challenge the glass ceiling, and reminds the audience of the vast possibilities that await women once they overcome...
- Women in Tech Global, in collaboration with UN Women, has initiated a worldwide campaign to highlight the prevalent existence of obstacles, often known as the "glass ceiling"
- "Together, we can break these barriers and ensure that every girl knows that the sky has no limits", said Ayumi Moore Aoki
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CBI, zypl.ai ink partnership
The pact aligns with CBI’s plan to support innovation in UAE.
- CBI, zypl.ai partnership signifies a strategic entry into using AI implementation for advanced credit scoring.
- CBI plans to further enhance operational efficiencies to ensure a swift and seamless lending experience.
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‘Grave step backwards’: Meta shuts monitoring tool in election year
Washington, US - A digital tool considered vital in tracking viral falsehoods, CrowdTangle will be decommissioned by Facebook owner Meta in...
- The tech giant says CrowdTangle will be unavailable after August 14, less than three months before the US election
- In recent election cycles, researchers say CrowdTangle alerted them to harmful activities including foreign interference
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Gross written premium rises by 12.7% in Q4 2023 to US$14bn, says CBUAE
ABU DHABI, UAE - The UAE insurance sector continued to grow in Q4 2023, as reflected by the increase in...
- The number of licenced insurance companies in the UAE remained at 60, the CBUAE announced in its quarterly economic report.
- The insurance of persons and fund accumulation premiums decreased by 12.4 percent YoY.
Business
Omantel approves cash dividend
Net profit grew by 13.1 percent compared to 2022
- Omantel continued to successfully implement its strategy Shift Gear despite market challenges and increasing competition.
- Omantel Group revenues and profits, as the group's revenues were up by 9.7percent
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Sheikh Hamdan praises ADNOC’s efforts in using AI in production process
ABU DHABI, UAE - Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, said that under the...
- Sheikh Hamdan toured key facilities and operations, learning about the company's efforts to leverage AI.
- Sheikh Hamdan emphasized on the importance of Emirati women's participation across various sectors.
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White House rolls out ‘concrete safeguard’ policies for federal AI
Washington, US - "Concrete safeguards" for government use of artificial intelligence were announced by the White House on Thursday, as it...
- VP Kamala Harris said the AI tools to be used by government agencies would be verified to make sure they do not endanger the rights and safety of Americans.
- She gave the example of a Veterans Administration hospital that uses AI for medical diagnostics, saying it would need to first demonstrate results are not biased.
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GenAI set to bridge cybersecurity skills gap by 2028
As GenAI narrows cybersecurity skills gap, organizations will prioritize aptitude over specialized education, adapting hiring practices to meet demands of...
- As GenAI narrows cybersecurity skills gap, organizations will prioritize aptitude over specialized education, adapting hiring practices to meet demands of emerging technologies.
- With malinformation costs set to exceed $500bn, businesses must invest in anti-malinformation programs and leverage chaos engineering to figh against evolving cyber threats.
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Omantel approves cash dividend
Net profit grew by 13.1 percent compared to 2022
- Omantel continued to successfully implement its strategy Shift Gear despite market challenges and increasing competition.
- Omantel Group revenues and profits, as the group's revenues were up by 9.7percent
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Sheikh Hamdan praises ADNOC’s efforts in using AI in production process
ABU DHABI, UAE - Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, said that under the...
- Sheikh Hamdan toured key facilities and operations, learning about the company's efforts to leverage AI.
- Sheikh Hamdan emphasized on the importance of Emirati women's participation across various sectors.
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White House rolls out ‘concrete safeguard’ policies for federal AI
Washington, US - "Concrete safeguards" for government use of artificial intelligence were announced by the White House on Thursday, as it...
- VP Kamala Harris said the AI tools to be used by government agencies would be verified to make sure they do not endanger the rights and safety of Americans.
- She gave the example of a Veterans Administration hospital that uses AI for medical diagnostics, saying it would need to first demonstrate results are not biased.