Gemini’s inaccurate AI racial images warn of tech titans’ power
AUSTIN, US – For people at the trend-setting tech festival here, the scandal that erupted after Google's Gemini chatbot cranked out...
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan ink pact on digital transformation, innovation
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pakistan here on Sunday...
- Under the terms of the MoU, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will strengthen their SME and start-up ecosystems.
- They will cooperate on policies, regulations and legislation in the digitization and electronic manufacturing sectors.
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UAE Council review cybersecurity in Jordan summit
Amman, Jordan - The UAE Cyber Security Council discussed cybersecurity in the inaugural Jordan Cyber Security Summit 2023, known as...
- The DOT Cyber Summit 2023 explored issues related to cyber policies and strategies, international issues related to cyber risks and threats faced by countries.
- This includes mechanisms for addressing and combating their spread, and reviewing the experiences of countries and their progress in the field of cyber security.
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New update allows ChatGPT to use internet for fetching data
New York, US - The generative AI platform ChatGPT can now fetch data directly from the internet and gather up-to-date information...
- "ChatGPT can now browse the internet to provide you with current and authoritative information, complete with direct links to sources," OpenAI said.
- Until now, ChatGPT's responses to user queries were based on a vast database, which did not contain information from after August 2021.
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Saudi Arabia launches new TV channel to highlight ‘rapid progress’
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA) has launched a new TV channel called Saudia Alaan (Saudi Now) to highlight...
- The channel will showcase the kingdom’s “rapid progress” towards the Saudi Vision 2030 and its recent advancements, which are reflected in the diverse events
- The airing of the channel comes at a time when the kingdom is witnessing a significant increase in the number of events, exhibitions, and conferences
Geostrategy
Several UAE entities sign pact to implement ‘Sharjah Sat-2’
Sharjah, UAE -- A cooperation agreement was signed between the Sharjah Academy of Astronomy, Space Sciences & Technology (SAASST), the...
- Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), witnessed the signing.
- The outcome of this project will help diverse parties in making decisions, developing future plans, and conducting scientific research.
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World must understand AI, curb its risk, says UK Deputy PM
NEW YORK, US - The United Kingdom will be holding a summit on artificial intelligence (AI) so that nations can...
- UK Deputy PM said that a summit, set for November, will aim to preempt the risks posed by frontier AI and explore how it can be used for public good.
- One of the concerns highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister is the unprecedented speed at which AI is evolving having far-reaching implications.
Business
Cisco buys Splunk for US$28bn
Splunk is a software platform that uses AI to identify malware.
- Cisco will pay a premium of $157 per share, up from the $120 Splunk traded at before the announcement.
- According to the company's website, Splunk was founded in 2003 and holds over 1,100 patents.
Business
QFMA launches single window e-portal for listing in Qatari financial markets
DOHA, QATAR - Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) announced the launch of a single window e-portal, which aims to facilitate...
- The single window provides many advantages for firms, related to securities, public offering, or listing on QSE and in acquisitions or mergers.
- It will simplify the procedures for companies by limiting their dealings with just one entity instead of interacting with other authorities separately.
Abu Dhabi plans to launch English newspaper as part of media network revamp
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Abu Dhabi Media Network is all set to launch an English edition of its existing Al...
- The announcement came on the sidelines of the launch of a new media strategy by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed
- The strategy also involves the launch of Al Ittihad News Centre, which will operate as a unified media center across various news platforms
Business
Google’s AI chatbot goes personal tapping into Gmail, YouTube
Google has for years discreetly developed AI powers but was caught off guard when OpenAI late last year released ChatGPT...
- The company said its beefed up chatbot can help users summarize a confusing string of emails into its main points or tap into Google Maps to best locate a holiday destination.
- These so-called Bard Extensions would also be available to retrieve key points from content across Google Docs and Google Drive, including PDFs.
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In Davos, AI excitement persists but fears over managing risks
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IMF chief at Davos: AI holds risks, opportunity for global economy
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Cisco identifies major AI trends for 2024
DUBAI, UAE – Developments in Artificial intelligence (AI) have been impacting businesses, governments and economies across the world. Advancements in...
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Vodafone Qatar 2023 profit up
The 2023 net profit of Vodafone Qatar increased to $148 million.
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Hub71-backed ABHI to set up global headquarters in Abu Dhabi
DUBAI, UAE - With support from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Hub71-backed ABHI, an embedded finance platform founded in...
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AI and death: Sundance films grapple with our digital afterlife
Park City, United States -- Artificial intelligence promises to make death "optional," as the technology learns to perfectly emulate our personalities,...
- The filmmakers found themselves empathizing with the customers after hearing their tragic stories of bereavement.
- Western society is terrible at dealing with grief, they said, and technology can appear to fill the gap left by religion for many.
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Healthcare industry globally faces data hacking threat
DUBAI, UAE - In an age where data is a cornerstone of modern healthcare, the industry faces an escalating threat...
- The IBM Cost of Data Breach Report reveals that in 2023 the average global cost of healthcare data breach reached $10.93 million.
- In the Middle East, the cost implications of data breach reached $9.18 million in 2023, above the regional average across all sectors.
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In Davos, AI excitement persists but fears over managing risks
A recent IMF report said AI would affect nearly 40 percent of jobs around the world, and some 60 percent...
- Over the course of the week, more than 3,000 policy makers, business executives, academics and innovators discussed some of the world's most pressing issues at the annual meet.
- The Forum announced it will hold a special meeting, hosted by Saudi Arabia, on “Global Cooperation, Growth and Energy for Development” on 28-29 Apr 2024 in Riyadh.