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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

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Musk, Zuckerberg set to attend Schumer’s forum on Future of AI

The gathering is intended as the first of Schumer’s AI Insight Forums, and part of his strategy to give Congress more influence over the future of AI

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OpenAI unveils business version of ChatGPT

The ChatGPT Enterprise offers unlimited use of GPT-4, as well as data encryption and a guarantee that it won’t use data from customers to develop its technology

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Top 5 tips for financial advisors to stay ahead amidst the rise of generative AI

The great feature of Generative AI is the possibility to have extremely targeted results as long as the queries posed to it are relevant, detailed and tailored enough

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Insights: Empowering UAE women for a transformative AI-driven future

Upskilling Emirati women in AI and related fields will not only equip them with vital tech skills but also open doors to emerging sectors and leadership positions

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Chandrayaan-3 moon landing: How artificial intelligence played a key role

The integration of AI-driven sensors in Chandrayaan-3 was instrumental in ensuring a safe lunar touchdown

Khaby Lame partners with Talabat

World’s biggest TikTok star Khaby Lame partners with Talabat in Egypt in new ad

Talabat’s collaboration with the TikTok star aims to target Egypt’s young demographic while expanding its reach

OpenAI

OpenAI: Fine tuning feature now live on GPT-3.5 Turbo

The update gives developers the ability to customise models that perform better for their use cases

SEAMLESSM4T

SeamlessM4T: Meta’s newly designed AI translates, transcribes 100 languages

The single model provides on-demand translations that enable people who speak different languages to communicate more effectively

YouTube

YouTube, Universal Music join forces to address AI threat

The recent explosion in generative AI tools has prompted concern that creators’ work could be used to generate new songs without proper licencing or attribution

AI Brands

Insights: Without AI, brands will fall behind

Digital users in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE expect AI to have a significantly positive impact on their digital interactions

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Google will expand generative AI tool to select websites

Google said the new feature would generate summaries only for content that is free to read

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Dubai: Robots slash construction material testing time, find out how

The cement checks are important components of concrete mixtures and the results of their inspection have an impact on the quality of buildings

BEEAH Tandeef to roll out AI City Vision

Artificial intelligence harnessed for waste management with BEEAH’s AI City Vision

The waste management service provider to roll out AI City Vision as a dedicated service to its clients

Dubai universities

Dubai universities roll out programmes in AI, drones, genetics, gaming

Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park aim to equip students with future-proof skills during the 2023-24 academic year

GoDaddy to launch .AI domain in Saudi Arabia

GoDaddy to bring .AI domain extension to Saudi Arabia

The web hosting provider said the artificial intelligence domain will create numerous advantages for small businesses across various sectors

Google Bard AI

Top 10 innovative ways to use Google Bard AI

If you’re new to Google Bard and not sure how to get started, check out these ways to try it out

Responsible AI

Why a responsible AI agenda should start with the CEO

A robust responsible AI programme includes the strategy, governance, processes, tools and culture that are necessary to embed the approach across an organisation

Business partner

Why AI is the perfect business partner for UAE SMEs

SMEs must recognise that AI is not a futuristic concept, but a practical tool that can strategically augment and automate their processes

Proximie

SoftBank-backed Proximie launches virtual robotic-assisted surgery training course

The first observership programme will begin on October 16

Amazon

Amazon’s robot workers to help run Australia’s largest warehouse

The 209,000 square metre four-level fulfillment centre is due to be complete in 2025

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Find the latest AI-powered smart pedestrian crossing in this Dubai community

The system’s AI algorithms are designed to detect and track vehicles and other road users approaching the pedestrian crosswalk

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NEOM McLaren Formula E team unveil world’s first AI-designed livery

The AI-designed livery was released at the London E-Prix to mark McLaren Racing’s 60th anniversary year

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Here’s how top trends in customer engagement are impacting businesses

Brands are pivoting to omnichannel operations irrespective of customer or business-facing models, says Hetarth Patel, VP – MEA and managing director – UAE at WebEngage

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Dubai to host key generative AI assembly in October

The assembly will bring together public and private enterprises to engage in conversations on emerging technology and its potential

Appled developes Open AI, Ajax

Apple tests ‘Apple GPT,’ develops generative AI tools to catch OpenAI

Apple is laying the foundation for AI services with the Ajax framework, as well as a ChatGPT-like tool for use, internally

G42 signs AI supercomputer deal with Cerebras Systems

UAE’s G42, Cerebras unveil world’s largest AI supercomputer

The two entities plan to deploy two more AI supercomputers, CG-2 and CG-3, in the US in early 2024

Meta's Llama 2 model released

Meta unveils AI chatbot Llama 2 for commercial use via Microsoft

The partnership aligns Meta more closely with Microsoft, which has emerged as the clear leader in AI