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Meta, TikTok challenge incoming EU digital market law
Brussels, Belgium - Tech giants Meta and TikTok are contesting the scope of an EU law that from March will set...
- As with the Digital Services Act, which came into force in August, and the 2016 General Data Protection Regulation, the DMA comes with sharp teeth.
- Companies found infringing the DMA expose themselves to fines that could go as high as 20 percent of their global turnover, or even orders to be broken up.
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US chip curbs disturb Chinese firms AI projects
Shanghai, China - US restrictions on advanced computer chips are forcing China's tech giants to rethink their ambitious AI-powered projects, analysts...
- E-commerce titan Alibaba on Thursday became the latest Chinese firm to admit to feeling the bite of US sanctions
- The curbs now target cloud computing to prevent Chinese companies from accessing powerful AI chips hosted elsewhere
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Focus shifts to societal impact and ethical use of AI
AI and data stakeholders will gather at Global Data Dialogue 2023 -- to be hosted in Dubai next week by...
- AI and data stakeholders will gather at Global Data Dialogue 2023 - to be hosted in Dubai next week by DataLEADS - to discuss AI's sector-wide transformative potential.
- Through engaging panel discussions, illuminating show-and-tell sessions, the summit endeavors to spark dialogues that will shape the trajectory of AI and and data science globally
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Siemens posts record profit
Its shares rose over 6 percent on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
- The company, whose businesses range from making trains to automating production processes, earned a net profit of $8.62 billion in 2022-2023.
- Sales, at $84.6 billion, rose 11 percent on the previous year while for 2024, the group expects revenue to grow in a range of between 4 and 8 percent.
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Apple to allow applications to be downloaded outside app store
Washington, United States - The American company Apple intends to provide the possibility of downloading applications from outside its official...
- Developers will also be able to publish their applications in alternative stores without having to pay special fees to Apple
- The Digital Markets Act requires technology companies to open their services and platforms to other companies and developers
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Global Media Congress opportunity for showcasing AI advances: Expert
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Rapid advances in AI technologies have created a major challenge for the media sector: the difficulty...
- Professor Charlie Beckett of LSE says it is important to keep pace with AI advances like ChatGPT and Metaverse.
- He said despite warnings about AI, it remained a useful tool for creating huge content and handling services using algorithms.
Business
Al Ghurair to use Oracle solution
This will help HR teams improve business operations.
- Through this strategic collaboration, Al Ghurair seeks to empower its employees through self-service capabilities.
- Oracle Cloud HCM transforms the traditional functions of HR departments such as recruiting, training, payroll.
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Blockchain enhances efficiency, security in aviation
Despite facing challenges like regulatory compliance and interoperability, blockchain promises to revolutionize airline operations, offering improved passenger experiences.
- Despite facing challenges like regulatory compliance and interoperability, blockchain promises to revolutionize airline operations, offering improved passenger experiences.
- Blockchain technology is revolutionizing aviation with enhanced transparency, security, and operational efficiency, promising significant cost savings, says Aerobloc's founder.
Economy
AI safety & innovation: Key focus of UAE-Spain tie-up
“I have been looking very carefully and intensely at the UAE’s strategy on AI, and it resonates a lot with...
- UAE's artificial intelligence strategy is driving economic growth and establishing it as a global talent hub.
- Collaboration between Spain and ADIA Lab in Abu Dhabi focuses on knowledge and talent exchange.
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81% UAE companies plan to use AI for cybersecurity
AI has emerged as a transformative force in various sectors, revolutionizing how businesses operate, make decisions, and secure their assets,...
- AI has emerged as a transformative force in various sectors, revolutionizing how businesses operate, make decisions, and secure their assets
- The research has found that 94% of UAE respondents understand the potential cyber risks, and 89% feel their organization is cyber-ready
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SIB, Noqodi sign agreement
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solutions by stc, Devoteam ink MoU
The aim is to foster avenues for collaboration in technology.
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Israel’s AI-enabled tech usage in Gaza sparks new fears
New defense technologies including artificial intelligence-powered gunsights and robotic drones form a bright spot in an otherwise dire period for...
Geostrategy
AI game gains popularity during Chinese New Year festivities
SHANGHAI, CHINA - Young Chinese flocking home for Lunar New Year this weekend have turned to an AI chatbot game to...
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EU gives accent to landmark rules on artificial intelligence
Brussels, Belgium - The European Union's 27 member states on Friday approved landmark rules on reining in artificial intelligence, passing a key...
- Brussels first proposed an AI law in 2021 but spent most of last year racing to greenlight the draft text after chatbot ChatGPT exploded onto the scene.
- EU ambassadors finally signed off on the text during a meeting Friday in Brussels, after French and German concerns were assuaged.
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UAE signs pact to develop digital infrastructure in Greece
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Ministry of Investment of the UAE and the Ministry of Digital Governance of the Hellenic...
- Data centers to be developed under this MoU can reach a total capacity of 500 megawatts.
- The data center market in Greece has witnessed significant growth in the last few years.
The DCO Council announces multilateral initiatives to bridge digital divide
Manama, Bahrain - The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), a global intergovernmental organization dedicated to fostering digital prosperity for all by...
- Topics of discussion included cross-border market growth; the value of data; human-centric and sustainable digital economy
- The DCO Council also announced the joining of Bangladesh, Qatar, and Greece as the new member states