Arrive AI is redefining last mile delivery with its AI-powered smart mailbox system designed for drones, robots, and couriers. It combines security and logistics to enable autonomous package handling.
Trump’s Gulf tour secures $700B in tech and defense deals. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE back U.S. AI and infrastructure plans—from Starlink and humanoid robots to quantum ventures—cementing the region’s new role in global power and innovation.
Saudi Arabia’s bold $600 billion AI initiative, powered by U.S. tech leaders NVIDIA and AMD, transforms global tech alliances. With relaxed U.S. chip export rules boosting Gulf capabilities, the Global South must swiftly recalibrate strategies to compete in the new AI power landscape.
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The UAE is stepping up its AI game, with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan meeting US President Joe Biden to boost AI cooperation. As the UAE shifts from oil to tech, it's deepening ties with US firms and tackling hurdles like AI chip restrictions, aiming to lead the global AI race.
Telegram is tightening its policies, sharing user IPs and phone numbers of criminals with authorities. As hybrid warfare blends state-backed hacking with cybercrime, Telegram faces pressure to curb illegal activities exploiting its encryption features.
Sam Altman’s essay The Intelligence Age predicts superintelligence emerging within years, sparking debates on AI’s potential. While Altman envisions AI driving global prosperity, critics argue that it could worsen inequality. The race for AI dominance raises questions of access and ethics.
At Dreamforce 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three key AI-related bills, including SB1047, targeting AI use in election ads and deepfakes.
Sam Altman's op-ed calls for U.S. leadership in AI to uphold democratic values, emphasizing security, infrastructure, and global norms. Critics argue his view is American-centric.
Australia has launched a federal inquiry into AI use in the public sector, addressing governance gaps in rapidly adopting AI technologies.
DDoS attacks are on the rise globally, targeting the Middle East, Israel, Ukraine, and key sectors like software, telecom, and banking.
Regulators are intensifying their crackdown on Big Tech, with the EU’s $2.7 billion fine against Google marking a pivotal moment. The ruling underscores Europe’s commitment to curbing anti-competitive behaviour.
Last month, The Port of Seattle/Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), is facing significant challenges after a suspected cyberattack on August 24, 2024, disrupted operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
The 1970s oil crisis revealed the dangers of reliance on a few suppliers, a scenario now echoed in the control of AI by tech giants. Like OPEC’s hold on oil, companies like Google and Meta dominate AI, raising concerns about economic dependence and geopolitical power imbalances.
Europe's fragmented AI regulations risk undermining the potential of OpenSource AI, which seeks to democratize technology and drive innovation.
