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...
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...
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Abu Dhabi launches smart manufacturing index
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has launched the 'Abu Dhabi Smart Manufacturing Index',...
- The Index empowers manufacturers with the necessary knowledge and training to initiate an Industry 4.0 transformation journey.
- It breaks down sophisticated concepts into six building blocks to provide a clear and easy-to-follow roadmap.
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Abu Dhabi launches association to promote blockchain in region in line with TOP CEO Conference call in May
The Middle East, Africa and Asia Crypto and Blockchain Association aims to bring industry players together to discuss strategies and...
- The Middle East, Africa and Asia Crypto and Blockchain Association aims to bring industry players together to discuss strategies and address the challenges faced by the sector
- Experts at the TOP CEO Conference and Awards held in May 2022 had called for entities such as MEAACBA to inform the masses and develop an ecosystem for blockchain and cryptos
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SoftBank Q2 net profit at $21.4b
Firm's reduction of stake in Alibaba partly helped.
- Falling share prices for many of its tech start-up ventures continue to hurt the company's balance sheet.
- The investment behemoth has made huge bets to find and grow new tech companies around the world - making its earnings vulnerable to fickle market forces.
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Saudi Broadcasting Authority signs agreements with global media firms
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--- The Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA) and three international companies with expertise in the technological and media sectors...
- The agreements were signed at the Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX), which was hosted in Riyadh alongside the 22nd Arab Radio and TV Festival.
- The Arab Radio and TV Festival was for the first time held outside Tunisia since its inception in 1981.
NEOM has a strict data and information security strategy: CEO
Eng. Al-Nasr called for developing new and innovative ways to confront escalation in cyber-attacks and address them quickly.
- Eng. Al-Nasr called for developing new and innovative ways to confront escalation in cyber-attacks and address them quickly
- He called for finding and providing technical security solutions that give access to the best possible safe environment for users of the futuristic city’s technologies
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Hub71, Yahsat partner to support satellite operations tech
Hub71 and Yahsat are both supported by Mubadala investment company.
- The two companies are supported by Mubadala investment company
- Hub71 is now home to almost 200 startups working across 20 sectors
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Restoring banned Twitter accounts may take some weeks: Elon Musk
Twitter users have been watching closely to see whether Musk will reinstate Trump, banned for inciting last year's attack on...
- Since Musk takeover on Twitter, Trump has suggested that he would be sticking with his own Truth Social messaging platform rather than going back to Twitter.
- The new Twitter boss said he had talked to civil society leaders about how Twitter will continue to combat hate and harassment and enforce its election integrity policies.
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Nedaa, Nokia ink 5G deal in Dubai
5G network will help Nedaa provide better services.
- With the introduction of 5G, Nedaa will be able to support enhanced services for public safety and management of vital operations.
- The MoU sets a framework for upgrading the existing network capabilities and introducing agile and advanced services.
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Lisbon Web Summit begins Tuesday, crypto specialists take prime spots
The conference attempts to bring together start-ups, investors, business leaders and agenda-broadening speakers –- linguist Noam Chomsky and heavyweight boxing...
- More than 100,000 people are expected to gather in Lisbon for the four-day Web Summit, the first full-scale edition since 2019 following the disruption of the pandemic.
- Conference organizer Paddy Cosgrave said there were "a lot of questions to be answered" about crypto, describing it as "largely smoke and mirrors".
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Seeking ‘healthy’ debate, Musk nears Twitter deal finish line
New York, United States---Closing in on his Twitter megadeal, Elon Musk said Thursday his goal is to enable "healthy" debate...
- The planned takeover has dismayed activists who fear a surge in harassment and misinformation under the unpredictable Musk, who himself is known for trolling other Twitter users.
- But Musk said he realizes Twitter "cannot become a free-for-all hellscape where anything can be said with no consequences."
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...
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Innovations, regulatory shifts make Bitcoin resilient
In 2023, the crypto market sees a surge in blockchain advancements, regulatory shifts, and a notable rebound in Bitcoin, signaling...
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Astra Tech to launch financial services powered by AI in 2024, says CEO
ABU DHABI, UAE - CEO and Co-Founder of Astra Tech Abdallah Abu-Sheikh said that the company will launch its first...
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Tech titan Microsoft wins observer seat at OpenAI
SAN FRANCISCO, US - Microsoft, the tech titan that has invested billions of dollars in ChatGPT creator OpenAI, has been given...
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Ooredoo, QNBN sign agreement
The two companies will jointly develop Doha Port.
- The agreement represents a strategic partnership and reflects a commitment to driving innovation to build a more connected Qatar.
- Qatar National Broadband Network was established to implement the highest global standards in evolving telecommunication infrastructure.
Israeli president tells Musk he has ‘huge role’ in anti-Semitism fight
The meeting came after the world's richest person visited a kibbutz community devastated in attacks by Hamas fighters on October...
- Earlier Monday, Netanyahu and Musk discussed "security aspects of artificial intelligence" with senior defense officials, the Prime Minister's Office said
- Netanyahu told Musk he hoped to resume normalization talks with Saudi Arabia after Hamas's defeat and "expand the circle of peace beyond anything imaginable."
Sam Altman’s return ushers in new era at OpenAI
The five-day saga began on Friday, when Altman was abruptly sacked by the board for reasons that are still unclear....
- The board that fired Altman from his role as CEO of the ChatGPT creator has been almost replaced following a rebellion by employees
- The sole survivor in the boardroom in the new Altman era is Adam D'Angelo, the CEO of question-and-answer site Quora