Media’s Role in the Age of Algorithms
In a world where 5 billion people are active on social media, our digital voices shape culture, foster belonging, and...
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Maori-led AI initiative can revolutionize language preservation, says Peter-Lucas Jones
Davos, Switzerland -- Peter-Lucas Jones, a Kaitaia native, who has been listed in the prestigious Time100 AI 2024 List, was...
World Economic Forum
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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.
Business
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.
Business
California looks to Europe to rein in deployment of AI
The richest state in the United States by GDP, California is a hotbed of no-holds-barred tech innovation, but lawmakers in...
- Lawmakers in California are looking to recent European legislation on AI, especially given the little hope of equivalent national legislation out of Washington
- There are at least 30 different bills proposed by California state legislators that relate to various aspects of AI, according to senior policy advisor
Business
ESA, SAP ink agreement
ESA will consolidate operations under a single ERP solution
- ESA will benefit from a streamlined and integrated system, improving visibility and control over all of its operations.
- ESA will be using an integrated supply chain model that eliminates process silos, predicts disruptions.
Business
IOTA Foundation launches US$10m investment fund at Investopia 2024
ABU DHABI, UAE – Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri attended the unveiling of...
- The fund's primary goal is to promote the development of TradeTech solutions and support the expansion of startups.
- The announcement aligns with Investopia's vision to inspire entrepreneurs to expand into new economic sectors.
Geostrategy
EU to tell big tech firms to curb election risks or face fines
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – The EU will put more pressure on the most popular online platforms, like X and TikTok, to tackle...
- The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, is expected to adopt new guidelines.
- They will come under the EU's mammoth content moderation law, the Digital Services Act.
Business
Bayanat, Yahsat shareholders to vote on merger and creation of SPACE42 on April 25
ABU DHABI, UAE – Bayanat AI PLC and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company each issued a circular on Thursday calling...
- The respective shareholders of each entity will vote on the proposed merger of the two Abu Dhabi-headquartered and ADX-listed entities.
- The proposed would create one of the most valuable publicly listed space companies in the world with potential for significant global growth.
Business
White House announces $20bn in grants, loans to boost Intel chip production
Washington, United States - The White House unveiled almost $20 billion in new grants and loans Wednesday to support Intel's US...
- Wednesday's $8.5 billion direct funding announcement is the largest of any grant made so far under the $52.7 billion 2022 CHIPS and Science Act.
- The money will help incentivize Intel to make more than $100 billion worth of investments, which will be one of the largest investments ever in US semiconductor manufacturing.
Science
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...
- Gaffes such as the images of ethnically diverse Nazi troops forced Google to temporarily stop users from creating pictures of people.
- Social media users mocked and criticized Google for historically inaccurate images, like those showing a female black US senator from the 1800s.
Business
Du, Samsung ink agreement
The two companies have signed a three-year partnership.
- This collaboration allows for expansion in the business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) segments.
- The companies will also collaborate on reaching the younger generation, with joint participation in events like the Dubai Esports Festival.
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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...
Geostrategy
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...
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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.
Geostrategy
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.
Business
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.