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...
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US lawsuit could turn global headache for Google
If the search giant loses this lawsuit, it could have to pay back a significant portion of the revenue it...
- Google stands accused of misleading people into believing that changing device and account settings protects people’s personal data
- District of Columbia Attorney-General Karl A Racine said Google has since 2014 ‘systematically surveilled’ users no matter the settings
Economy
UAE leads GCC in ICT investments, spending
The Gulf region stays strong both regionally and globally in terms of the number of internet users and the populations...
- The United Arab Emirates came out on top with 5.43 points in the GCC ICT Use Index for 2021, followed by Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Arabia's ICT spending is set to reach $30.9 bn, and public sector spending will reach approximately $3 bn by the end of 2022.
Investigation
Israel probes alleged police cyber-spying on citizens
Pegasus, a surveillance product made by the Israeli firm NSO that can turn a mobile phone into a pocket spying...
- In a letter sent to police commander Koby Shabtai, Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit asked to receive all wiretapping and computer spying orders from 2020 and 2021
- The Israeli business daily Calcalist reported Thursday that Israeli police used Pegasus software to spy on an Israeli they considered a potential threat
Analysis
Online learning booms in GCC during pandemic
"While online learning is a supplement to a broader educational experience, course enrollment statistics strongly imply that it is a...
- Online education is a valuable addition to a greater educational experience for many, especially busy professionals
- The number of educational providers will expand, as will student adoption of more flexible options
Science
Salem AlMarri promoted as Director of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre
Salem Humaid AlMarri, Deputy Director General of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), has been promoted as the Director General...
- The decision was issued by Dubai Crown Prince and President of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
- With over 15 years of experience, AlMarri has been responsible for ensuring the success of various programs within the UAE National Space Program.
Economy
Rabat: ‘MoroccoTech’ brand to promote digital sector
MoroccoTech aims to position the country as a digital destination of choice internationally.
- MoroccoTech aims to position the country as a digital destination of choice internationally
- The initiative is intended to promote Morocco as a producer of premium technologies and an investment destination
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Indonesian student’s selfies fetch $1m in NFT sales
Sultan Al Ghozali, a computer science student at a university, has taken a picture of himself sitting in front of...
- He intended to use the collection of nearly 1,000 selfies to create a timelapse video for his graduation day.
- After learning about blockchain technology, the 22-year-old decided to upload the photos to NFT trading platform OpenSea under the title "Ghozali Everyday"
Analysis
GCC at risk from cyber criminals in 2022
Companies are hemorrhaging millions of dollars to ongoing ransomware raids, with threat actors further weaponizing the attacks.
- Ransomware attacks on high-profile organizations grabbed headlines throughout 2021
- Cybersecurity experts believe this criminal enterprise will reach new heights in 2022
Science
CES show highlights: Robo-dogs, self-sailing boat, brain tech
The CES tech show in Las Vegas closed its 2022 edition on Friday, after pushing ahead with a significantly downsized...
- French startup Wisear is working on technology that detects the signals that zip between the brain and certain muscles, in order to use them to operate connected devices
- The Boston Dynamics robot dogs -- the ones compared to the killer four-legged bot in a dystopian "Black Mirror" episode -- are back and this time they are going to the metaverse
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France hits Google, Facebook with huge fines over ‘cookies’
Cookies are little packets of data that are set up on a user's computer when they visit a website, allowing...
- Cookies are little packets of data that are set up on a user's computer when they visit a website, allowing web browsers to save information about their session
- They are highly valuable for Google and Facebook as ways to personalise advertising -- their primary source of revenue.
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...
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AI to contribute in enhancing low-emissions development
BONN, GERMANY - Artificial intelligence (AI) can make substantial contributions to climate-resilient and low-emissions development.UN Climate Change’s Initiative on Artificial...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.