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Core42 sets new benchmark for Arabic LLM with Jais 30B

Abu Dhabi’s Core42 sets new benchmark for Arabic LLM with Jais 30B

The homegrown large language model offers 160 per cent longer and more detailed answers in Arabic and a 233 per cent increase in English

UN AI report to close gaps in government responses

UN AI report to close gaps in government responses -tech envoy

The body expects to submit a preliminary report by the end of this year and a final one next year.

Illumio Zero Trust Approach

Illumio’s Trevor Dearing explains the critical need for a Zero Trust Approach in times of AI

As the MENA region faces a rise in cybercrime, Illumio explains how a ‘Zero Trust’ approach can help protect enterprises at scale

Synology

Interview: Synology’s Michael Chang on impact of AI on security, storage solutions

As the use of AI raises a range of enterprise demands for data storage and management, Synology offers an insight into its portfolio of offerings for new market needs

AI

United Nations creates advisory body to address AI governance

Members include tech company executives, government officials from Spain to Saudi Arabia, and academics from countries such as the US, Russia and Japan

digital

Why digital infrastructure is a cornerstone for the burgeoning growth markets

The evolution of digital infrastructure stands as a cornerstone for the burgeoning growth markets in the realm of technological sovereignty

CORE42

GITEX GLOBAL 2023: Core42, AWS collaborate to accelerate digital transformation

This collaboration will be driven by harnessing existing AWS cloud and AI services, and Core42’s deep expertise in AI and digital solutions

BUSINESS LICENCE

GITEX GLOBAL 2023: Dubai Tourism, Avaya to build AI-powered platform to streamline business licences

The platform aims to help digitise the process of business licence applications, using AI to solve the most common pain-points in the journey

Abu Dhabi’s G42, OpenAI partner Middle East AI push

GITEX GLOBAL 2023: G42, OpenAI partner to advance AI in Middle East

The partnership will focus on delivering OpenAI’s generative AI models across sectors spanning financial services to energy and healthcare

UAE’s AI Office, Core42 partner to enhance national talents

GITEX GLOBAL 2023: UAE’s AI Office, Core42 partner to enhance national talents

The strategy represents a significant stride towards emphasising the importance of developing national talents within the digital sector

Dubai Land Department's RDC showcases Al and metaverse tech to solve rental disputes at Gitex Global 2023 Image Supplied

Here’s how AI, metaverse will help solve rental disputes in Dubai

Dubai Land Department’s RDC unveiled Metaverse Litigation a virtual platform for real estate litigation sessions and the new Judicial Probe service, which uses AI

Richard Burns, Chairman of ISS and Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight Image Supplied

GITEX GLOBAL 2023: Presight, Intelligent Security Systems sign MoU for smart and safe city projects

The strategic collaboration was formalised with a signing ceremony at the Presight stand at GITEX GLOBAL 2023 in Dubai

Gitex Global is back and bigger than ever

Gitex Global 2023: The biggest tech show of the year is back!

The event covers 41 exhibition halls, hosting leading technology giants and startups specialising in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, mobility, and more

RTA facial recognition

Dubai’s RTA unveils facial recognition for Nol cards at GITEX Global 2023

This state-of-the-art system enables passengers to make payments without tickets, Nol cards, or credit cards

AI chip

US tackles loopholes in curbs on AI chip exports to China: Report

The updated rules also are meant to cover AI chips as technology evolves

Ronald Powell_Core42 on generative AI and how it can impact digital transformation

Insight: Using generative AI to accelerate digital transformation safely

From refining customer service experiences to igniting groundbreaking advancements in healthcare, generative AI heralds an era of extraordinary innovation

DUBAI AI

Dubai.AI is city’s new concierge: How to access the AI-powered platform

Dubai.AI serves as a one-stop destination for users to access a wide range of information and services related to the emirate

Meta

Meta starts rolling out generative AI tools for all advertisers

The tools will be available in Meta’s Ads Manager and their rollout will be completed next year

Transformation through AI

Insights: Why workforce transformation hinges on AI

Leverage generative AI to enhance productivity, improve candidate and employee experience, and streamline HR processes

ChatGPT

ChatGPT adds voice, image feature: Everything you need to know

Voice feature will be available on both iOS and Android, and users can opt in through their settings

Nuha

Nuha: UAE’s first ChatGPT-powered virtual hospitality concierge unveiled

The artificial intelligence system, conceptualised and developed in-house, has made its debut at the Address Downtown Hotel in Dubai

Brands For Less

IQ Robotics, Brands For Less Group unveil multi-million-dirham robotics transformation

Marking its fourth collaborative robotics transformation, the agreement aims to facilitate BFL Group’s expansion into Saudi Arabia

Coursera Coach AI

Say hello to Coach AI

Why Coursera’s CEO wants the company chatbot to become your personal tutor

gaming

Rewriting the rules in gaming with AI

The video game industry is among the first to feel the full brunt of AI because it’s largely digital

Omar Al Olama-TIME-AI

UAE minister Omar Al Olama in Time’s list of 100 most influential people in AI

Omar Al Olama joins the likes of X-owner Elon Musk and Chat GPT creator Sam Altman

Falcon 180B

Technology Innovation Institute introduces Falcon 180B open LLM

With a 180 billion parameters and trained on 3.5 trillion tokens, Falcon 180B soars to the top of the Hugging Face Leaderboard for pre-trained LLMs

DCAI Accelerator Programmes attract 615 global startups Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai Centre for AI: Accelerator Programmes attract hundreds of global startups

Successful applicants will be invited to Dubai to work closely with government agencies to develop their projects and prepare for their implementation

Microsoft and G42 to offer joint sovereign cloud and AI offerings Image Microsoft

G42, Microsoft alliance expands to include joint sovereign cloud and AI offering

This announcement marks the first significant outcome since G42 and Microsoft announced their intention to partner earlier this year, in April

G42 launches Jais, open source Arabic language AI model

Abu Dhabi’s G42 launches Jais, open source Arabic language AI model

The language is a transformer-based large language model that incorporates many cutting-edge features, including ALiBi position embeddings

Samsung Food

Samsung Food, an AI-powered food and recipe service now available globally

The platform will act as a personalised assistant that helps users discover new dishes, create tailored meal plans and order ingredients online