The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been selected to chair the Cloud Computing Working Group of the World Bank, highlighting the nation's significant strides in digital transformation.
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Telegram User IP Addresses Continue to Be Revealed to Contacts
The popular messaging app Telegram has been found to leak users' IP addresses during voice calls, according to security researcher Denis Simonov.
Elevating Care Gaps with AI Magic
Radiologists can harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, particularly in radiology, where AI is revolutionizing diagnostic processes.
X's Next Frontier: Video and Audio Calling Features
X is making significant changes to its platform by introducing video and audio calling functionalities.
Years Ahead of Forecasts... Here is the World's Fastest Internet Network
Two years ahead of global predictions, China has started to roll out the world's fastest and the most advanced internet network.
Data ‘Poisoning’ With Nightshade: A New Protection Against Unintended AI Usage
Multimedia creators now have the opportunity to counteract unintended uses in AI. With the aid of an emerging open-source tool, they can introduce a form of "poisoning" into their artwork to hinder AI models from utilizing it as training data.
Deactivating Live Traffic Maps: But for What Reason?
In response to the evolving situation in the region and the declaration of war between Gaza and Israel, Google and Apple have temporarily disabled live traffic updates in Maps and Waze for citizens in both locations.
Amazon Tests Humanoid Robots to Assist Workforce
Amazon is testing human-like robots for repetitive tasks at its R&D center, aimed at executing repetitive tasks and collaborating with human workers. They're starting with Digit, a two-legged robot that handles tasks like moving empty tote boxes, a task considered "highly repetitive." Amazon sees potential for Digit to work alongside humans in warehouses.
AI Surge Disrupters: Climate Change and Geopolitics
By 2025, the AI market is projected to swell to a $190 billion industry. In the UAE alone, spending on AI is expected to record a CAGR of 25.2%, increasing from $76.6 million in 2019 to $368.3 million by 2025, according to market studies.
China Takes Action To Boost Smart Driving Innovation
China is taking significant steps to bolster its position in the intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) industry by supporting companies in the smart vehicle supply chain. The country aims to establish "innovation consortia" to promote innovation and set standards for assisted and autonomous driving technologies by 2025.