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Google CEO says more layoffs are likely this year
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Major Middle Eastern operators commit to open RAN future
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TikTok users can now post videos up to 3 minutes
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WPP teams up with Tihama to form a Saudi media joint venture
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Digitalization, sustainability top priorities of Middle East consumers
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‘Internet Monsters’ to raise awareness on child safety online
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Hub71-backed ABHI to set up global headquarters in Abu Dhabi
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stc Group begins work in Europe
stc’s subsidiary TAWAL buys assets in eastern Europe.
- TAWAL aims to ensure a reliable and efficient ICT infrastructure network to all mobile networks operators in the market.
- TAWAL aims to bring significant investments, best processes and practices, as well as innovative products to its portfolio.
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AI risks repeating social media mistakes, says Microsoft president
NEW DELHI, INDIA - Breakneck development of artificial intelligence risked repeating mistakes made by the tech industry at the start of...
- AI tools have shown in recent months the ability to generate essays, create realistic images, mimic voices of famous singers and even pass medical exams
- But there are also worries that chatbots could flood the internet with disinformation, that biased algorithms will churn out racist material
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All eyes on tech firms as strict EU digital rules come into effect
The landmark Digital Services Act (DSA) compels tech companies to better police content to protect European users against disinformation and...
- The first phase of the regulation affects 19 "very large" digital platforms including social media networks, websites and online retailers with at least 45m monthly active users.
- They are: Alibaba AliExpress, Amazon Store, Apple AppStore, Booking.com, Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram, Google's Maps, Play, and Shopping, LinkedIn, Pinterest.