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DeepFest 2024: World’s premier AI event returns to Riyadh

DeepFest returns to Riyadh: A glimpse into the future of AI

The event features seminars and discussions on AI policy and governance, AI ethics and regulation, GenAI, robotics, and AI and the future of work

How AI and ML are transforming business analytics

Why AI and ML are transforming business analytics

Leveraging AI and ML in business intelligence enhances operational data utilisation and business intelligence offerings

OpenAI unveils AI model that turns text into video

Text to video: OpenAI announces new Sora model

The software is currently available for red teaming as well as for use by visual artists, designers and filmmakers to gain feedback on the model

DeepFest 2024: Bringing the global AI community to Riyadh

Through diverse tech and AI offerings, the event is accelerating the adoption of technology, as well as transforming Saudi Arabia’s economy

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Abu-Dhabi based VADR Media inks alliance to combat cheating in online chess

This collaboration follows VADR Media’s recent acquisition of Szuperchess, a company known for its disruptive computer vision anti-cheat technology used by Checkmate.live

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Bayanat reports 47% revenue growth in 2023, reaches zero-debt position

Bayanat and Yahsat have announced a combined entity, Space42, which will be one of the world’s most valuable publicly listed space companies by market cap

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Presight AI FY2023 net profit rises 5.1% driven by projects, global expansion

Presight AI’s Q4 performance saw revenues jumping by 23.3 per cent and net profit margin reaching 42.1 per cent

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Five ways ‘digital’ consumers are reshaping retail in 2024

Against a backdrop of mounting macroeconomic uncertainty and increasing digitalisation, consumers are seeking out online platforms dedicated to securing the best deals

HONOR rides the wave of foldables

HONOR rides the wave of foldables

The Magic V2 comes with all the bells and whistles expected of a premium phone

Amazon Rufus

Amazon launches AI chatbot Rufus: 5 ways to use it to shop better

The chatbot was launched in beta version to a small subset of customers in Amazon’s mobile app in the US and will be rolled out across the country in the coming weeks

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Alat: PIF’s new advanced tech firm to drive economic shift

Alat aims to create 39,000 direct jobs in Saudi Arabia by 2030, and achieve a direct non-oil GDP contribution of $9.3bn by the same year

Power Letters 2024: Abdallah Abu Sheikh, co-founder and CEO of Astra Tech and Botim

Astra Tech, Botim CEO Abdallah Abu Sheikh on AI’s impact on business

Users can expect more from Botim in 2024, specifically in the AI space, says Sheikh

Samsung Galaxy S24: Pre-orders now open in UAE

Samsung Galaxy S24: Pre-orders now open in UAE

Samsung customers in UAE can avail pre-order benefits on the latest Galaxy S24 Series, such as free double storage upgrade, one year Samsung Care+ warranty, trade-in benefits and more

G42 invests in new edge computing firm Analog

UAE’s G42 unveils new edge computing firm Analog

The venture’s journey from concept to reality is marked by human-focused innovation, design, and solutions that resonate on a human level

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Power Letters 2024: Naim Yazbeck, general manager, Microsoft UAE

We are committed to helping the UAE realise the potential of the Microsoft Cloud to add $39bn to the UAE economy and generate almost 100,000 jobs

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Microsoft, US lab use AI to discover lithium alternative

The new technology could one day have applications in cars, energy grids, and other places batteries are needed

CES 2024

AI to dominate this year’s CES, even without OpenAI’s Altman on hand

CES 2024, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, runs January 9-12

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Copilot: Microsoft adds AI button in first change to its keyboard in 30 years

The button will be seen on some new Windows 11 PCs in the run-up to and at the CES technology trade show

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How AI is transforming the retail experience: From fashion to ecommerce

Shopping is becoming more streamlined as retailers harness AI technology for personalisation, gamification and support, says Karl Escritt, CEO of Like Digital & Partners

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Oracle targets training 50,000 Saudis in AI, latest tech

The training is set to form part of an initiative called ‘Mostaqbali’ (My Future), and will be supervised by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.

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Europe agrees landmark AI regulation deal

The accord requires foundation models such as ChatGPT and general purpose AI systems (GPAI) to comply with transparency obligations before they are put on the market

Gemini - Sundar Pichai, chief executive officer of Alphabet Inc., during the Google I/O Developers Conference in Mountain View, California, US, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Google introduced a new large language model, used for training artificial intelligence tools like chatbots, known as PaLM 2, and said it has already woven it into many of the internet search company’s marquee products. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

Google just released Gemini: It’s ‘most capable AI model’ yet

The launch of Gemini comes eight months after the search giant launched Bard and one year after OpenAI launched ChatGPT on GPT-3.5

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Genetec forecasts shift in video surveillance landscape with AI-driven innovations

The integration of video analytics and AI capabilities has gained momentum, bolstering the effectiveness of surveillance systems

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World’s largest gathering of futurists convene in Dubai on Nov 27

Dubai Future Forum will convene 2,500 experts and 150 speakers, hailing from more than 100 countries

Sam Altman to return as OpenAI CEO

Sam Altman will return as CEO days after his ouster, following several days of drama between him and the board of OpenAI

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Insights: The aerospace industry is embracing AI amid supply chain challenges

The integration of digital capabilities and data-driven solutions will be crucial in building resilience and ensuring long-term growth in the aerospace sector

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Interview: SAS harnesses generative AI to provide industry solutions

SAS is researching the application of large language models to industry problems with a focus on delivering trusted and secure results to customers

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

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MDS, HPE highlight enterprise digitalisation trends moving the UAE market

Enterprises are adopting as-a-service model for better flexibility, reducing cost, and ehanced customer experience