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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.

Goldwind 2024 revenue up 12.5%

The clean energy giant posted $7.8bn in revenue for 2024.

Emaar to pay $2.39bn dividend

The company had posted $19bn in property sales for 2024.

EU examines Microsoft large investment in OpenAI

Brussels, Belgium - The EU, racing to regulate the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence, said on Tuesday it has started a...
  • The early-level examination is "checking whether Microsoft's investment in OpenAI might be reviewable under the EU Merger Regulation," the European Commission said.
  • The move is part of efforts by Brussels to make sure its regulatory oversight can catch up with AI developments and stop major players shutting out competitors.

CES gadget fest a showcase for AI-infused lifestyle

The annual Consumer Electronics Show gathering boasts more than 3,500 exhibitors and is expecting some 130,000 visitors. Companies big and...
  • CES exhibitor and attendee numbers have jumped each year since the Covid-19 pandemic caused it to be an online-only event in 2021
  • While the show is increasingly a showcase for startups, big brands such as Amazon, Google, Intel, Netflix, Samsung, SonY will also be there

Baims acquires Orcas Edtech

The firm plans to incorporate one-to-one tutoring services.
  • Baims specializes in providing online tailored recorded courses for university students in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.
  • Capitalizing on its market share in Saudi Arabia, Baims is poised to launch a specialized AI-driven test preparation product.

Utilizing AI is only possible if skill gap is bridged, says expert

DUBAI, UAE - The Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution is upon us, with AI becoming a pervasive force in our daily...
  • As the rate of AI adoption increases, humans are essential to guiding the technology’s implementation and usage of these technologies.
  • Executives estimate that up to 40 percent of their workforce may need to reskill as a result of implementing AI or automation over the next three years.

Rules are fine but educate public about generative AI: Expert

Dubai, UAE -- Regulations alone will not safeguard the public against nefarious uses of Artificial Intelligence, people also need to...
  • Investors, inventors and users of this technology need to take a lead in this task of educating the public, says Victor Riparbelli, CEO Synthesia.
  • The companies providing AI technology must educate through exposure to positive use cases of AI as quickly as possible, he added.

Google Chrome begins restricting cookies in first step towards elimination

Paris, France - Google has begun limiting third-party cookies for some users of its Chrome web browser, a first step towards...
  • Cookies, small files which are used to target advertising by tracking web navigation, have recently been subject to greater regulation.
  • Google announced in January 2020 that it would begin eliminating third-party cookies within two years, but the start has been delayed several times.

AI breathes new life into old trends at CES gathering

Models on which AI is built have improved dramatically since last CES and the debut of OpenAI's ChatGPT, and they...
  • The gadget extravaganza referred to as CES formally kicks off Tuesday in Las Vegas, boasting more than 3,500 exhibitors and expecting some 130,000 visitors
  • CES exhibitor and attendee numbers have jumped each year since the Covid-19 pandemic caused it to be an online-only event in 2021

Penguin, SkyBlue ink MoU

The aim is to redefine outdoor media advertising in Abu Dhabi.
  • Penguin and SkyBlue will collaborate on key advertising locations, with this being the Malaysian firm’s first move into the Abu Dhabi market.
  • This follows an agreement between the Malaysian outdoor advertising company with the Road and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai.

Invest Qatar launches azure open AI GPT-powered chatbot ‘Ai.SHA’

DOHA, QATAR - The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) has partnered with Microsoft to develop Ai.SHA, an innovative AI-powered...
  • This initiative positions Invest Qatar as one of the first investment promotion agencies (IPA) in the world to adopt advanced technology.
  • This will pave the way for transformative changes in professional interactions between investors and businesses in Qatar.

5 WEF reports shaping your 2024 agenda

From AI to the future of jobs and slow climb to gender parity, WEF reports provide insights into some of...
  • Buffeted by a global energy crisis, inflationary pressures and geopolitical instability, the move to clean energy has faced a challenging time.
  • This year's top 10 emerging technologies will likely become increasingly familiar in the years ahead as they help tackle some of our biggest challenges.

Women in Tech Global and UN Women launch “Beyond Ceilings” campaign on women’s empowerment 

The "Beyond Ceilings" campaign urges people to confront and challenge the glass ceiling, and reminds the audience of the vast possibilities that await women once they overcome...

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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...

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...

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...

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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