AI-powered ‘nudify’ apps fuel deadly wave of digital blackmail
Washington, United States - After a Kentucky teenager died by suicide this year, his parents discovered he had received threatening texts demanding $3,000 to suppress an AI-generated nude image of him. The tragedy underscores how so-called sextortion scams targeting children are growing around the world, particularly with the rapid proliferation...GCC banking’s tech shift saves time, money
GCC banks started adopting online and mobile banking, and ATMs, in the 1990s and 2000s. More recently, they've integrated advanced technologies like AI, blockchain, and big data, enhancing customer service and fraud detection.Food delivery market hots up even as inflation fear makes GCC residents cautious about expenses
Increased energy costs and supply chain disruptions caused by the epidemic would be a considerable burden for Gulf countries, which rely heavily on imports, says a report.Meta warns of password stealing phone apps
So far this year, Meta has identified more than 400 "malicious" apps tailored for smartphones powered by Apple or Android software and available at the Apple and Google app stores, director of threat disruption David Agranovich said during a briefing. "These apps were listed on the Google Play Store and...‘Mobile-first mindset’ rules companies in Middle East
With an average of 40 percent of sales taking place via mobile, a growing number of enterprise-sized brands see mobile as a highly strategic acquisition and retention channel.Jury completes evaluation of ‘One Million Arab Coders’ entries
Dubai Future Foundation said Monday that the jury has finished evaluating the projects that qualified for the final stage of the ‘One Million Arab Coders’ challenge. Launched last year by Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the challenge has provided participants from around the world with the opportunity...Videoconferencing hinders creativity, study finds
The pandemic has changed the nature of office work, propelling a massive rise in videoconferencing that looks unlikely to abate as homeworking becomes more entrenched.Meta celebrates the spirit of Ramadan through #MonthofGood campaign
Throughout #MonthofGood, Meta will be sharing the stories of Muslim communities making positive impact.Facebook looks for answers as user numbers fall
Founder Mark Zuckerburg has told investors that people have a lot of choices for how they want to spend their time and Apps like TikTok were growing very quickly.











