It is working on a robot that may be helpful to people.

It can essentially duplicate someone's speech.

The richest state in the United States by GDP, California is a hotbed of no-holds-barred tech innovation, but lawmakers in state capital Sacramento want to give the industry laws and guardrails it has largely been spared in the internet age. Brussels has enacted a barrage of laws on US-dominated tech...

AUSTIN, US – For people at the trend-setting tech festival here, the scandal that erupted after Google's Gemini chatbot cranked out images of Black and Asian Nazi soldiers was seen as a warning about the power artificial intelligence can give tech titans. Google CEO Sundar Pichai last month slammed as "completely...

Its net profit for October-December rose to US$1.6bn.

Prisa Media chief executive Carlos Nunez called the OpenAI alliance a "step toward the future of news" where technology and human expertise merge to serve readers. OpenAI had previously announced partnerships last year with The Associated Press and Axel Springer.

ROME, ITALY – The European country's data protection watchdog - Italian Data Protection Authority - said on Friday it has launched an investigation into Sora, a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool made by US firm OpenAI. The Italian Data Protection Authority said it was concerned over "the possible implications for the...

The success of ChatGPT, from Microsoft-backed OpenAI, has over the last year ushered in an age of popularity for generative AI, which can produce text, images, sounds and lines of code from a simple input in everyday language. It said that Midjourney had "performed worst" on its tests, "generating election...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia unveiled its first male humanoid robot ‘Muhammad’ during the second edition of DeepFast in Riyadh which kicked off at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham on Monday. A 7-second video of the robot is now viral. In it, the reporter Rawya Kassem,...

Employers in the Kingdom anticipate workforce expansions and salary hikes, though grappling with talent shortages and evolving work models, says a report.

IHC is a pioneer in leveraging AI for decision-making.

Barcelona, Spain - Smartphone makers are packing their latest devices with flashy new artificial intelligence tools such as real-time voice translation and advanced photo editing in efforts to reignite consumer demand. The trend was on display at the telecom industry's biggest annual show, the four-day Mobile World Congress (MWC) which got...

The company produces half the world's chips.

Barcelona, Spain - The world's biggest mobile phone fair throws open its doors in Barcelona Monday with the sector looking to artificial intelligence to try and reverse declining sales. Phone makers are expected to focus on the unique AI-powered tools of their latest handsets at the four-day Mobile World Congress in...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Governor of Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan on Thursday positioned Saudi Arabia as a potential global hub for AI and related industries, citing its competitive advantages, leadership in clean energy resources, political commitment, robust funding capabilities, and developing human talent. Delivering a speech...

Technology investment and corporate partnerships can play a crucial role in driving significant emission reduction, Hans Kobler of Energy Impact Partners tells TRENDS.

Makkah, Saudi Arabia -- The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has deployed AI-operated robots to assist worshippers and visitors at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The robots provide information and guidance on a variety of topics, including how to perform the Hajj and...

Under the agreement, AI-generated content could be given a watermark or tagged in the metadata at source, although the signatories acknowledged that "all such solutions have limitations". The pledge comes as big tech companies are under considerable pressure over fears that AI-powered applications could be misused in a pivotal election...

With 40 percent of UAE workers already exploring generative AI, the nation stands as a beacon of tech adoption, far surpassing the global average, say a report.

He highlights the UAE's strategic priorities, including the future of fiscal policy, the application of sustainable fiscal policies to foster financial empowerment, trust, and transparency, shaping the future, sustainable development, innovation, boosting economic growth, and fostering competitive business environments.

There is a need to align AI goals between public and private sectors to balance cost reduction with job creation and enhancement, Dr. Arturo Bris of IMD tells TRENDS.

Following the announcement, the firm's shares rise 5% in trading.

Industries are increasingly investing in transformative technologies, including cybersecurity, sustainable solutions and AI, Sapthagiri Chapalapalli tells TRENDS in an interview.

In the Gulf countries, a transformative journey toward healthy aging is underway, fueled by technological advancements and government initiatives, says an expert.

The GCC -- with countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar -- plays an important role in the energy transition, Dr. Atul Arya of S&P's Global tells TRENDS.

Brussels, Belgium - The European Union's 27 member states on Friday approved landmark rules on reining in artificial intelligence, passing a key last hurdle after tough negotiations to the very end. Brussels first proposed an AI law in 2021 but spent most of last year racing to greenlight the draft text after...

Alphabet reported a profit of $20.7 billion.

ASI & AI Tutor is collaborating with the UAE Ministry of Education to democratize learning with AI tutors, its 20-year-old CEO Quddus Pativada tells TRENDS.

PARIS, FRANCE - More than two-thirds of musicians fear that artificial intelligence will make it impossible to make a living, according to a study by French and German music societies published on Tuesday. Based on a survey of over 15,000 people in the industry, France's Society of Authors, Composers and Music...

AI can revolutionize work and productivity, but balanced regulation is crucial to prevent misuse, Stephen Pagliuca of Bain Capital tells TRENDS at Davos 2024.

DUBAI, UAE – Developments in Artificial intelligence (AI) have been impacting businesses, governments and economies across the world. Advancements in AI, especially generative AI (GenAI), are leading to a once-in-a-generation shift. The Cisco AI Readiness Index has revealed that 95 percent of respondents have an AI strategy in place or...

Davos, Switzerland -- Thdfe potential dangers of AI, particularly its influence on upcoming elections and the escalation of military conflicts, is being seen as one of the major risks for businesses in 2024.This was underscored by a panel of CEOs from leading global companies, including Amazon's Andy Jassy, Intel's Pat...

Park City, United States -- Artificial intelligence promises to make death "optional," as the technology learns to perfectly emulate our personalities, memories and dreams, keeping a version of ourselves alive long after our physical bodies have perished. But if rapidly improving AI achieves its lofty goal of digital immortality -- as...

Nearly two-thirds (59 percent) of business leaders in the UAE express their commitment to increasing investments in advanced technology, says a latest report.

"Governments should design solutions to face these challenges rather than ignoring them, leveraging the positive effects and significant opportunities presented by adopting these solutions. It is crucial to shift the negative perception of artificial intelligence today, fostering a new view of the opportunities and challenges it presents," he adds.

Geneva, Switzerland - Generative artificial intelligence could transform healthcare through things like drug development and more rapid diagnoses, but the World Health Organization stressed on Thursday more attention should be paid to the risks. The WHO has been examining the potential dangers and benefits posed by AI large multi-modal models (LMMs),...

SAN FRANCISCO, US - Google CEO Sundar Pichai has warned employees that more layoffs are in store at the search engine giant as it focused on new priorities, including artificial intelligence. "These role eliminations are not at the scale of last year's reductions and will not touch every team. But I...

The Middle East's oil and gas sector also stays on hit list of of cyberattackers, Trellix CEO Bryan Palma tells TRENDS, stressing the need for widespread cybersecurity investments.

"By leveraging advanced data analysis techniques to process extensive datasets from diverse sources, including genomic data, scientific literature, and clinical trials, AI algorithms can identify potential drug candidates, predict their efficacy, and optimize their design," he adds.

Artificial intelligence poses risks to job security around the world but also offers a "tremendous opportunity" to boost flagging productivity levels and fuel global growth, the IMF chief told AFP. AI will affect 60 percent of jobs in advanced economies, the International Monetary Fund's managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, said in...

The IMF sees an important opportunity for policy prescriptions to help address these concerns, Georgieva told AFP. "We must focus on helping low-income countries in particular to move faster to be able to catch the opportunities that artificial intelligence will present," she said.

In the GCC's evolving cybersecurity realm, AI integration is crucial, driving economic growth and transforming defense strategies against complex cyber threats.

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that its customers conducted around 12.5 million digital transactions in 2023, compared to around 10 million digital transactions in 2022, an increase of about 25 percent. This reflects DEWA’s leading role in supporting the leadership’s vision to make Dubai the...

The upcoming Davos summit is set to become a melting pot of discussions on critical global issues, including the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, and the rapid rise of AI.

DUBAI, UAE - The Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution is upon us, with AI becoming a pervasive force in our daily lives, an expert has said. Igor Tulchinsky, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, WorldQuant, wrote for the World Economic Forum that while AI brings tremendous potential benefits — from diagnosing...

Dubai, UAE -- Regulations alone will not safeguard the public against nefarious uses of Artificial Intelligence, people also need to be educated on how generative AI is used, what can be gained and what they should look out for while consuming it, an expert has said. Victor Riparbelli, cofounder and...

Models on which AI is built have improved dramatically since last CES and the debut of OpenAI's ChatGPT, and they are being applied in meaningful ways for consumers, according to Greengart. "There is little doubt that the tech ecosystem gathering in Las Vegas will focus on AI everywhere and on-device...

"Most of the global trends are positive if analyzed in terms of economic value. Countries have developed and lifted millions out of poverty. Artificial Intelligence is doubling productivity, in addition to medical breakthroughs, social, economic, and political stability that many countries are enjoying,” adds Al Gergawi.

Companies in the region are leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and stay competitive in the dynamic marketplace.

"The United Nations will keep rallying the world for peace, sustainable development and human rights. Let’s resolve to make 2024 a year of building trust and hope in all that we can accomplish together. I wish you a happy and peaceful New Year," the United Nations Secretary-General adds.