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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.

AI tools still permitting political disinfo creation, NGO warns

The success of ChatGPT, from Microsoft-backed OpenAI, has over the last year ushered in an age of popularity for generative...
  • The non-profit Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) tested various AI models with directions to invent images
  • Using programs such as Midjourney, ChatGPT, DreamStudio and Image Creator, researchers found that "AI image tools generate election disinformation

Scientists launch hub to channel quantum power for good

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Scientists will work to channel the huge emerging power of quantum computers for the common good at a...
  • Quantum computing combines advances in scientific understanding of the subatomic world with leaps in information theory.
  • The first commercial quantum computers are still believed to be up to a decade away.

Facebook, Instagram services restored after widespread outages

More than half a million users across the globe reported issues earlier in the day, with many saying they were...
  • A Meta Spokesman said the issue was resolved for "everyone who was impacted"
  • Facebook is the world's largest social media platform with three billion active users

Australian media hits back as Facebook scraps news deals

Meta said on Friday it would scrap the Facebook News tab in Australia and would not renew deals with news...
  • News Corp Australasia executive chairman Michael Miller said Meta's decision put hundreds of jobs at risk and would expose Australians to more scams and misinformation
  • "Australia must not surrender its leadership in being a country that is prepared to stand up to tech giants," he said in comments to one of the company's newspapers

Apple’s changes contradicts European rules, 34 firms complain

Brussels, Belgium - Changes Apple is making to its services in the European Union "make a mockery" of new antitrust rules...
  • Companies have expressed doubts about how much Apple's changes would ultimately broaden consumer choice and digital competition.
  • Apple in January announced it was modifying how its iOS operating system, Safari browser and App Store operate in the 27-nation EU.

Web Summit: 24 MoUs signed between Qatari institutions and global tech firms

Doha, Qatar - Web Summit Qatar 2024, the world's largest tech events debut in the Middle East and Africa, ended...
  • The MoUs included the one between and the Web Summit whereby the former will sponsor the summit over the next four years
  • Over four days, the summit hosted 15,453 attendees from 118 countries, who witnessed the tech innovations, 10 percent of which came from Qatar

Facebook parent Meta to stop paying Australian news media

Meta had previously announced it would not renew content deals with news publishers in the United States, Britain, France and...
  • Extending a global retreat from news content, Meta said it would scrap the Facebook News tab in Australia
  • The decision had been on the cards, but will come as a hammer blow for Australian news outlets already struggling to stay afloat

UAE sets innovative media policy to propel the country onto global stage

DUBAI – Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of the UAE Media Council (UAEMC), has approved a comprehensive legislative...
  • The roadmap emphasizes the importance of aligning national efforts and creating partnerships to boost the UAE’s media sector.
  • It aims to develop a media industry that embraces global cultures, driven by innovation and youth leadership.

AI entity is Board Observer in IHC

IHC is a pioneer in leveraging AI for decision-making.
  • Aiden Insight is a virtual entity endowed with sophisticated AI capabilities, and is set to revolutionise the way IHC handles the global investment landscape.
  • This initiative by IHC is powered by AI capabilities of G42 in collaboration with Microsoft, setting a new benchmark for artificial intelligence development.

MENA ups cybersecurity ante to combat GenAI risks

With GenAI emerging as a new frontier for cyber threats, and stricter data privacy laws coming into effect, organizations are...
  • With GenAI emerging as a new frontier for cyber threats, and stricter data privacy laws coming into effect, organizations are investing heavily to safeguard their futures.
  • A surge is seen in security and risk management spending, highlighting critical need for robust cybersecurity measures and a proactive approach to manage digital risks.

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....

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ESA, SAP ink agreement

ESA will consolidate operations under a single ERP solution

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...

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...

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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.

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.

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.