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Technology 12 May 2023, US, Mountain View: The Google logo can be seen on a building at the company's headquarters. (dpa)

Google Wins Challenge Against 1.49 Bln Euro EU Antitrust Fine 

Alphabet unit Google won its challenge on Wednesday against a 1.49 billion euro ($1.66 billion) antitrust fine imposed five years ago for hindering rivals in…

Technology The logo of Meta Platforms' business group is seen in Brussels, Belgium December 6, 2022. (Reuters)

Meta Bans RT and Other Russian State Media Networks 

Facebook owner Meta said on Monday it was banning RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other Russian state media networks from its platforms, claiming the outlets had used…

Technology Cars are stuck in traffic after police blocked the road in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 15, 2024 following a shooting incident at former US president Donald Trump's golf course. (AFP)

Drivers More Likely to Be Distracted While Using Partial Automation Tech, Study Shows 

Drivers are more likely to engage in non-driving activities, such as checking their phones or eating a sandwich, when using partial automation systems, with…

Technology Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words "Artificial Intelligence AI" in this illustration taken, February 19, 2024. (Reuters)

AI Experts Ready ‘Humanity’s Last Exam’ to Stump Powerful Tech

A team of technology experts issued a global call on Monday seeking the toughest questions to pose to artificial intelligence systems, which increasingly have…

Technology The iPhone 16 Pro is seen at an event at the Steve Jobs Theater on its campus in Cupertino, California, US, September 9, 2024. (Reuters)

Apple Shares Slip as Shorter iPhone 16 Shipping Times Signal Soft Demand

Shares of Apple fell nearly 3% on Monday after some analysts said delivery times for the new iPhone 16 Pro models indicated weaker-than-expected demand,…

Technology A view of the E. Barrett Prettyman US Court House in Washington, DC on September 16, 2024. (AFP)

TikTok Faces Tough Questions from Court over Challenge to US Law

A lawyer for TikTok and Chinese parent company ByteDance faced tough questions on Monday as a US appeals court heard arguments in their lawsuit seeking to…

Technology Saudi Tuwaiq Academy Launches First AI Diploma in Partnership with Meta

Saudi Tuwaiq Academy Launches First AI Diploma in Partnership with Meta

Saudi Arabia’s Tuwaiq Academy launched its first diploma in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in partnership with Meta at its headquarters in…

Technology Meta AI logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024. (Reuters)

Meta to Start Using Public Posts on Facebook, Instagram in UK to Train AI

Meta Platforms will begin training its AI models using public content shared by adults on Facebook and Instagram in the UK over the coming months, the company…

Technology Waves break against the protecting walls as Typhoon Gaemi approaches in Keelung, Taiwan July 24, 2024. (Reuters)

As Storm Bebinca Approaches, Taiwan Uses AI to Predict Typhoon Paths 

As tropical storm Bebinca barrels towards waters off northern Taiwan gathering strength into a possible typhoon, weather forecasters in Taipei are using a new…

Technology General view of Microsoft Corporation headquarters at Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, April 18, 2016. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo

Microsoft 365 Down for Thousands of Users, Downdetector Shows

Microsoft's (MSFT.O), suite of productivity software was down for more than 16,000 users on Thursday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. …

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Technology SDAIA President Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghamdi and NEOM CEO Nadhmi Al-Nasr signed the MoU during the third edition of the Global AI Summit in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi SDAIA, NEOM Partner to Bolster Research and Innovation in AI

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) signed on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding with NEOM to boost cooperation and exchange expertise in research and…

Technology Adobe logo is seen on smartphone in this illustration taken June 13, 2022. (Reuters)

Adobe to Launch Generative AI Video Creation Tool Later this Year

Adobe will unveil a new generative AI-powered video creation and editing tool in a limited release later this year, the software maker said on Wednesday, as it…

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Technology Participants in the first International AI Olympiad (IAIO) continue their scientific tests in Riyadh - SPA

Scientific Testing Continues for First International AI Olympiad in Riyadh

Participants in the first International AI Olympiad (IAIO) continue their scientific tests in Riyadh as part of the Global AI Summit. Representatives from 25…

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Technology A general view of Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia, February 20, 2022. REUTERS/Mohammed Benmansour

EnergyTech Launches New Strategy for Training National Competencies in Energy

EnergyTech, a national institute established to fulfill the energy sector’s needs and to support the industry Saudization in the Kingdom, has launched a new…

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Technology SDAIA announced its plan to collaborate with NVIDIA to help developers more easily build and deploy AI applications using the "ALLaM" Arabic language model. (SPA)

SDAIA Partners with NVIDIA to Boost Saudi Arabia's AI Capabilities 

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) announced on Tuesday its plan to collaborate with NVIDIA to help developers more easily build and…

Technology Saudi Arabia's stc Group and Research, Development, and Innovation Authority Partner to Launch AI Lab 

Saudi Arabia's stc Group and Research, Development, and Innovation Authority Partner to Launch AI Lab 

stc Group and the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority signed on Tuesday a cooperation agreement to establish the stc Group Artificial Intelligence…

Technology The MoU aims to establish a specialized center of excellence for developing generative AI technologies, focusing on implementing innovative applications that meet the needs of government entities according to the best global standards and governance frameworks. (SPA)

Saudi SDAIA Signs MoU with IBM to Establish AI Center of Excellence 

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) signed on Tuesday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the global company IBM during the third Global AI Summit …

Technology Saudi Aramco unveiled on Tuesday new initiatives aimed at driving the development and deployment of advanced digital solutions across its operations. (SPA)

Saudi Aramco Unveils New Initiatives to Drive Digital Development

Saudi Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, unveiled on Tuesday new initiatives aimed at driving the development and…

Technology A display of the new Apple iPhone 16 models at Apple's “Glowtime” product launch event on the campus of Apple Park in Cupertino, California, USA, 09 September 2024. (EPA)

The iPhone 16, New AirPods and Other Highlights from Apple’s Product Showcase 

Apple squarely shifted its focus toward artificial intelligence with the unveiling of its hotly anticipated iPhone 16 along with a slew of new features coming…

Technology Workers of a Samsung facility listen to a speaker during a strike to demand higher wages at its Sriperumbudur plant near the city of Chennai, India, September 10, 2024. (Reuters)

Second Day of Workers’ Strike at Samsung India Plant Disrupts Output 

Operations at Samsung Electronics' plant in southern India were disrupted for a second day on Tuesday by hundreds of employees striking for higher wages, in a…

Technology Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021. (Reuters)

Australia Plans Social Media Minimum Age Limit, Angering Youth Digital Advocates 

Australia plans to set a minimum age limit for children to use social media citing concerns about mental and physical health, sparking a backlash from digital…

Technology A visitor checks a mobile phone near the Huawei logo during the Mobile World Congress in Shanghai, China June 28, 2023. REUTERS/Nicoco Chan/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Apple's iPhone 16 to Put AI Features in Focus, Huawei's New Phone Racks up Pre-orders

Apple on Monday is set to unveil its iPhone 16, focusing on how its flagship device's features are infused with artificial intelligence, but it could be…

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Technology The Google sign is shown on one of the company's office buildings in Irvine, California, US, October 20, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Google Faces New Antitrust Trial after Ruling Declaring Search Engine a Monopoly

One month after a judge declared Google's search engine an illegal monopoly, the tech giant faces another antitrust lawsuit that threatens to break up the…

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Technology A sign in front of Department of Commerce building is seen before an expected report of new home sales numbers in Washington, US, January 26, 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

US Proposes Requiring Reporting for Advanced AI, Cloud Providers

The US Commerce Department said Monday it is proposing to require detailed reporting requirements for advanced artificial intelligence developers and cloud…

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