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Tesla Q1 sales sink 13 percent

The dip occurred amid lower production during factory upgrades.

AD Ports Group 2024 revenue $4.70bn

The Group's EBITDA increased by 69 percent YOY.

Tesla sales tumble in Europe in Q1

The company suffered from boycotts against the policies of Elon Musk.

Ford’s US Q1 auto sales dip

But its Q1 figures exceed a forecast by Edmunds

Vanke reports annual loss of $6.8 bn

The property giant attributes loss to falling sales and shrinking profit.

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...

Elon Musk’s xAI to release first AI model to ‘select group’

WASHINGTON, US - Elon Musk said his new artificial intelligence company would release a new AI model on Saturday to a...
  • The release would be the first from Musk's new startup, xAI, that he launched in July after hiring several researchers.
  • Musk compared AI to "a magic genie" that gives you any wishes you want, warning that such fairy tales rarely end well.

stc, Microsoft to collaborate

The aim is to advance digitalization in Saudi Arabia.
  • The two firms will jointly develop and deploy cutting-edge solutions that will transform and empower organizations across various industries.
  • The collaboration between the organizations aims to enable stc’s subsidiaries to explore new markets, develop disruptive business models.

Political and tech leaders tackle AI safety at inaugural summit

London, United Kingdom – UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday hosts political and tech leaders at the inaugural global...
  • The United Kingdom, the United States, the European Union and China have agreed to cooperate to ensure the safe use and deployment of AI technologies.
  • The summit identified an agenda of three key points: identifying risks, building risk-based policies in different countries.

Hamriyah Freezone Authority, Amazon UAE ink pact for logistics center

SHARJAH, UAE - Hamriyah Freezone Authority (HFZA) and Amazon UAE have signed a lease agreement for a new logistics center...
  • Once launched, the new center will enable a seamless delivery experience across the Northern Emirates.
  • HFZA’s location and over 20 years of Amazon’s technology and operational expertise will enhance convenience for customer orders.

Tech development must be ethical, inclusive: Scientist

Interdisciplinary discussions can help in guiding ethical tech development for the greater good, Karen Hallberg of Argentina's Bariloche Atomic Centre...
  • Interdisciplinary discussions can help in guiding ethical tech development for the greater good, Karen Hallberg of Argentina's Bariloche Atomic Centre tells TRENDS.
  • Hallberg highlights the technological divide between the Global North and South, emphasizing the urgency for regulations and diverse voices in tech dialogues.

AI revolutionizes real estate across GCC countries

Cities like Dubai and Riyadh are harnessing AI to redefine every facet of property dealings, from development to management, Tripler...
  • Cities like Dubai and Riyadh are harnessing AI to redefine every facet of property dealings, from development to management, Tripler CEO Sam Singh tells TRENDS.
  • AI helps tenants find perfect homes, introducing dynamic pricing based on various factors, while data privacy concerns persist in its real estate integration, he adds.

Robot maker dreams of turning sci-fi into reality

Ryo Yoshida's monster-sized drivable robot is hard to park and the $3-million price tag will crush most wallets.
  • An imposing 14.7 feet high and weighing 7,716 pounds, "Archax" can be moved and operated by a pilot who clambers up to the high-tech cockpit.
  • When manoeuvered in the vehicle mode, "Archax" is capable of moving at 10 kilometers (six miles) per hour, according to the company.

Error-prone AI chatbot dog leads Japan’s elderly astray

Tokyo, Japan - A cartoon canine AI chatbot designed to cheer up and inform lonely older residents of western Japan is...
  • Powered by generative artificial intelligence, "Dai-chan" was this year launched by Osaka authorities who called it the first of its kind in Japan
  • But the chatbot, which features a Shiba Inu cartoon dog and answers in the Osaka dialect, has shown itself far from faithful to the truth

RCU inks pact with Artefact, Dassault Systèmes for AI, digital solutions

ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA –   The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has reinforced its commitment to technology innovation and cutting-edge digital...
  • The pacts are focused on the seamless integration of the latest and emerging digital products within AlUla's maturing technology eco-system.
  • The agreement will cover pivotal areas of development, from AI consulting and transformation to establishing a dedicated school of data & AI.

Nedaa, Dubai Customs ink MoU

MoU to enhance digital solutions for efficiency.
  • The MoU will help to integrate efforts and exchange experiences to improve the level of services provided to various groups and segments of society.
  • The two parties will focus on developing an operational mechanism aimed at ensuring a reliable and effective communication network for Dubai Customs,

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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Over 70 percent of musicians fear AI, says French-German study

PARIS, FRANCE - More than two-thirds of musicians fear that artificial intelligence will make it impossible to make a living, according...
  • The report found that 35 percent were already using AI in a "large number of areas related to music creation".
  • The report added that estimated incomes would fall 27 percent by 2028, equivalent to some US$2.9 billion.

Dubai RTA awards US$95m contract to upgrade ticketing system   

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract to upgrade the existing nol (card-based ticketing...
  • The aim is upgrade the existing card-based ticketing system to an account based ticketing system, aligning with the top global practices.
  • It seeks to develop a flexible and 100 percent scalable digital infrastructure, ensuring 100 percent fintech integration in mobility solutions.

SIB, Noqodi sign agreement

The Noqodi platform will enable digital payments.
  • This pact aims to improve digital and electronic payment offerings available to SIB's corporate and individual business customers.
  • SIB's business clients will gain access to a broader range of digital payment solutions for seamless fee payments across various products.