The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the global technology group e& have unveiled the results of their new AI-powered Social and Climate Platform. This initiative aims to leverage artificial intelligence to produce real-time insights from unconventional data, informing policy decisions and fostering sustainable development in the Arab States and beyond. Developed as part of...
Inception, a technology firm, has unveiled SHERKALA, a Large Language Model designed specifically for the Kazakh language. This model was developed in partnership with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and Cerebras, and it has undergone extensive evaluation against human-curated benchmarks that focus on Kazakh culture, geography, and history to ensure high...
The rapid growth of generative AI (Gen AI) has significantly transformed enterprise technology over the past two years. This surge in demand for Gen AI is accompanied by heightened security risks, as the urgency to innovate can lead to compromises in security protocols. As malicious actors increasingly leverage Gen AI to enhance their attacks, securing...
AI is making big changes in the fashion business by letting models like Alexsandrah Gondora, who lives in London, be in “two places at the same time.” Gondora said that her AI copy can do picture shoots, which saves her time and money while still letting her take part in events like London Fashion Week....
Generative AI is being recognized as both an opportunity and a challenge for business leaders in Qatar. According to Ahmed Ben Abdallah, Partner and Advisory Head of Digital and Innovation at KPMG in Qatar, the successful harnessing of generative AI’s potential will require strong ethical frameworks, investment in training, and the implementation of effective AI...
Elon Musk is ready to make a significant impact in the technology sector with the launch of his AI chatbot, Grok 3. The unveiling will feature a live demonstration at 8 p.m. PT (8 a.m. UAE time tomorrow, 18th of February). Musk founded xAI not only to compete with Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Alphabet’s Google but...
Ben Relles, Head of Content Strategy at the Office of LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman, led a session on generative AI, which showcased significant advancements in content creation alongside Reid Hoffman’s digital twin, Reid AI. The discussion has shown how generative AI is transforming content creation and community engagement, with the potential to surpass the scale...
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced a detailed plan to incorporate generative artificial intelligence (AI) in its operations, using Microsoft Copilot to enhance services and boost efficiency. The announcement was made during a meeting led by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, alongside senior management members, as the organization...
The year 2024 witnessed a surge in technological advancements, with generative AI becoming a hot topic across industries such as retail, healthcare, logistics, and energy. According to Mirek Dusek, managing director at the World Economic Forum (WEF), humanity is now entering the “intelligent age,” marked by the rapid growth of technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum...