Led by Elon Musk, Silicon Valley tech titans make rightward turn
Washington, United States -- Since his tumultuous takeover of Twitter, Elon Musk has made an unabashed turn to the right politically, defying the orthodoxy that Silicon Valley is a citadel of well-heeled liberals beholden to Democrats. Long considered non-identifiable ideologically, Musk's politics are now hardline right wing as he uses his...
The fight over a ‘dangerous’ ideology shaping AI debate
Paris, France - Silicon Valley's favorite philosophy, longtermism, has helped to frame the debate on artificial intelligence around the idea of human extinction. But increasingly vocal critics are warning that the philosophy is dangerous, and the obsession with extinction distracts from real problems associated with AI like data theft and biased...
Doha, Dubai most competitive job markets globally
Despite international scrutiny over labor practices, Qatar and the UAE continue to attract job seekers with attractive policies like tax-free income, a recent study points out.
Artificial Intelligence dangers: White House summons tech giants
Vice President Kamala Harris and other administration officials will discuss ways to ensure consumers benefit from AI while being protected from its dangers. US President Joe Biden has urged Congress to pass laws getting stricter limits on the tech sector, but these efforts have little chance of making headway given...
Google stops work on big Silicon Valley campus: report
The internet titan is scheduled to release its most recent quarterly earnings figures next week. A site in San Jose had been cleared for a Google "Downtown West" campus, with construction to start by the end of this year, according to CNBC.
ChatGPT could increase phishing and cybercrime risk, warns British firm
London, United Kingdom - British cyber security firm Darktrace on Wednesday warned that artificial intelligence bot ChatGPT may have increased the sophistication of phishing scams. Content creation bot ChatGPT, Silicon Valley's latest app sensation, was launched by Microsoft-backed start-up OpenAI in November. "Darktrace does not believe that ChatGPT has yet lowered...
Colombia targets $1bn trade and direct flights with UAE
Colombia sees the UAE as a potential partner for growth in bilateral trade, economy, and tourism.
Facebook ‘metaverse’ to become reality soon
The technology might, for example, allow someone to don virtual reality glasses that make it feel as if they're face-to-face with a friend.
Facebook says some users struggling to access its services
Facebook did not provide details on the cause or scope of the problems, which caused users to flock to Twitter to voice frustration.
Netflix turning to games as streaming growth slows
Analysts said the Netflix move is not aimed at disrupting the expanding gaming market but keeping its own viewers interested by offering new kinds of content
From Jun 15, Facebook employees can opt for remote work permanently
Facebook will let any employee to work remotely permanently if the job can be performed that way Company expects it will have most of its US campuses at 50 percent capacity by early September Facebook on Wednesday said it will give employees the option of sticking with remote work for...