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10 Jul 202625 Muharram 1448 AH

How Deutsche Telekom is rewiring telecommunications with AI

Deutsche Telekom has announced its new strategy to become an AI-native telecom company, leveraging OpenAI technologies to enhance customer service. The company aims to improve internal workflows by integrating AI into its operations, enabling faster and more accurate service delivery. This move is crucial to address the growing challenges in the telecom sector, enhancing its competitive edge and significantly improving customer experience.

Governance

10 Jul 202625 Muharram 1448 AH

Robot Dogs, Teslas, and Rescue Helicopters: The UN AI Summit Was a Lot

The UN's AI for Good summit featured live coding sessions and posed a pressing question: Can global governance keep pace with rapid technological advancements? The summit addresses the challenges governments face in regulating AI, particularly as innovations surge from Silicon Valley. Policymakers must respond swiftly to ensure technology is used safely and effectively. The summit emphasizes the need for international cooperation to establish effective regulatory frameworks, which could influence how AI technologies are developed and implemented in the future. Leaders must consider how to balance innovation with safety.

Business

10 Jul 202625 Muharram 1448 AH

AI management will matter more than AI development, says UiPath top official

Conversations around AI in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are shifting from developing capabilities to ensuring their effective operation across organizations. As organizations transition from experimentation to enterprise-wide production, the focus on governance and management becomes critical. The UAE plans to transform 50% of government services to AI within two years.

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Tenable joins OpenAI Daybreak cyber partner program

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Business

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Work to Compete with Anthropic and Microsoft

10 Jul 202625 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

10 Jul 202625 Muharram 1448 AH

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Work to Compete with Anthropic and Microsoft

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Work, a new AI agent targeting non-programmers, enhancing competition with Anthropic and Microsoft. The new agent leverages the GPT-5.6 model, which was delayed last month due to national security concerns. ChatGPT Work allows users to create documents, presentations, and websites easily, making it an attractive alternative to traditional tools.

Business

MRI Software puts data readiness at heart of Gulf PropTech, says ME regional director

10 Jul 202625 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

10 Jul 202625 Muharram 1448 AH

MRI Software puts data readiness at heart of Gulf PropTech, says ME regional director

Schalk Vorster, Regional Director at MRI Software, shared insights on how AI and data readiness are transforming property management in the UAE. The market is shifting from digital experimentation to a robust infrastructure, with regulators in Dubai and Abu Dhabi advocating for transparency and standardized reporting. Discussions in PropTech are evolving towards unifying and optimizing measurable performance, as investors demand real-time visibility and tenants expect seamless experiences. Platforms like MRI Agora provide a unified view across financial outcomes and tenant engagement.

Business

Tencent Pursues Manus Acquisition Following Meta Deal Cancellation

10 Jul 202625 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

10 Jul 202625 Muharram 1448 AH

Tencent Pursues Manus Acquisition Following Meta Deal Cancellation

Tencent is in talks to become the largest shareholder in AI company Manus after the cancellation of Meta's acquisition. This move follows a directive from Chinese authorities to halt the $2 billion deal. Sources indicate that Tencent, along with other investors, is discussing support for a new deal at the same valuation. Tencent is expected to remain a minority shareholder while Manus will continue to operate independently from its Singapore base. These developments come as China tightens oversight on AI companies. Investors are betting on Manus's ability to grow independently, with a potential listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in the future.

Business

How HBKU is Leveraging AI to Tackle Diseases

10 Jul 202625 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

10 Jul 202625 Muharram 1448 AH

How HBKU is Leveraging AI to Tackle Diseases

Hamad Bin Khalifa University is developing novel AI-enabled tools and systems for healthcare, focusing on both infectious and non-infectious diseases. The team leveraged advanced AI techniques on the Qatar Biobank cohort, creating a system that identifies obesity-related risk factors with over 90% accuracy, outperforming existing models. This system confirmed known risk factors and identified new ones linked to obesity-related comorbidities.

Business

Nikkei Index Rises Driven by AI Stocks Surge

10 Jul 202625 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

10 Jul 202625 Muharram 1448 AH

Nikkei Index Rises Driven by AI Stocks Surge

The Nikkei index rose by 2% on Friday, reaching 69,121.02 points, supported by a strong surge in AI stocks. The broader Topix index also increased by 0.76% to 4,050.82 points, with semiconductor stocks leading the gains. The technology sector benefited from strong gains in U.S. stocks, particularly after Micron Technology announced plans to invest over $250 billion in the U.S. by 2035. Market analyst Shotaro Yasuda noted increased optimism regarding peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, contributing to the market's momentum.

Infrastructure

Micron outlines U.S. investment roadmap

10 Jul 202625 Muharram 1448 AH

Infrastructure

10 Jul 202625 Muharram 1448 AH

Micron outlines U.S. investment roadmap

Micron Technology recently announced plans to invest over $250 billion in the U.S. by 2035, driven by the rising demand for memory chips in the AI era. This announcement includes an additional $50 billion to a prior commitment of $200 billion. The company aims to produce 40% of its DRAM in the U.S., which will create jobs and reflect confidence in the ongoing demand for memory products. Micron also stated that the construction of a new semiconductor plant in New York is ahead of schedule, while expanding operations in Idaho and Virginia.