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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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Technology 3D printed models of people working on computers and padlock are seen in front of a displayed CYBER SECURITY words and binary code in this picture illustration taken, February 1, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Poland's Cybersecurity Experts Foil Russian and Belarussian Attacks

Poland’s security officials said Monday they have foiled cyberattacks and online blackmail attempts by groups acting for Russian and Belarusian services. …

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Technology Guests attend the opening of an international conference on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military domain, in Seoul, South Korea, 09 September 2024. (EPA/Yonhap)

South Korea Summit to Target ‘Blueprint’ for Using AI in the Military 

South Korea convened an international summit on Monday seeking to establish a blueprint for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military…

Technology The report, titled "The State of AI in Saudi Arabia," examines the development of AI technologies in the country over the past five years (2019-2023). SPA

SDAIA President Unveils 'State of AI in Saudi Arabia' Report

President of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi has unveiled a report detailing the Kingdom's…

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Technology A woman walks past a logo of Apple Inc in Wuhan, Hubei province July 24, 2013. (Reuters)

Apple's Upcoming iPhone will Catapult the Tech Trendsetter into the Age of AI

Apple's ubiquitous iPhone is about to break new ground with a shift into artificial intelligence that will do everything from smartening up its frequently dim…

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Technology Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 16, 2023. (Reuters)

Musk Denies Report his xAI in Talks over Tesla Revenue

Elon Musk denied a report that his artificial intelligence startup xAI has held talks for a share in future Tesla revenue in return for giving Musk's electric…

Technology SDAIA will hold the first international edition of the International AI Olympiad (IAIO) between September 8-12

Saudi Arabia to Host First International AI Olympiad

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) will hold the first international edition of the International AI Olympiad (IAIO) between…

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Technology Striking SAG-AFTRA video game performers picket outside WB Games Inc. offices on August 28, 2024 in Burbank, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Video Game Performers Reach Agreement with 80 Video Games on AI Terms 

After striking for over a month, video game performers have reached agreements with 80 games that have signed interim or tiered budget agreements with the…

Technology The "X" logo is seen on the top of the headquarters of the messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in downtown San Francisco, California, US, July 30, 2023. (Reuters)

X Global Affairs Head Nick Pickles Resigns 

X's global affairs head Nick Pickles said on Thursday he is quitting after a decade with the social media company formerly called Twitter. Pickles, who…

Technology Clouds are seen above high-rise buildings at dawn in Beijing on September 6, 2024. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)

SKorean Chip Executive Detained Again over Alleged Technology Leak to China

A South Korean executive accused of stealing semiconductor information developed by Samsung Electronics has been detained again on fresh allegations related to…

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Technology The logo of Amazon is seen on the door of an Amazon Books retail store in New York City, US, February 14, 2019. (Reuters)

Amazon Plans $5 bln of Small-ticket Exports from India in 2024 in Shift from China

Amazon Inc plans to export about $5 billion of small-ticket items from India this year, up from nearly $3 billion in 2023, supplying markets such as the United…

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Technology The PayPal logo is seen at a high-tech park in Beersheba, southern Israel August 28, 2017. (Reuters)

PayPal Pushes into In-person Payments with Cashback Rewards, Apple Integration

PayPal is expanding into US point-of-sale payments by integrating its debit card with Apple's mobile wallet and offering cashback rewards, as the global online…

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Technology AI (Artificial Intelligence) letters and robot hand are placed on computer motherboard in this illustration taken, June 23, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

US, Britain, EU to Sign First International AI Treaty

The first legally binding international AI treaty will be open for signing on Thursday by the countries that negotiated it, including European Union members,…

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Technology This April 23, 2018, file photo shows the logo for Verizon above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Verizon's decision to join the growing boycott against Facebook and Twitter risks hurting the social media giants where it hurts most: their advertising revenue. Advertising accounts for nearly all Facebook's $70.7 billion annual revenue, and a similar share of Twitter's $3.46 billion. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Verizon is Buying Frontier in $20B Deal to Strengthen its Fiber Network

Verizon is buying Frontier Communications in a $20 billion deal to strengthen its fiber network. Verizon Communications Inc. said Thursday that the…

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Technology The logo for Google is seen at the Google Store Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City, US, November 17, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo

Google Limits on Access to Android Auto May Breach EU Rules

An adviser to Europe's top court on Thursday sided with Italy's antitrust authority, saying Alphabet unit Google's refusal to allow an e-mobility app developed…

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Saudi SDAIA Showcases Latest Speech Recognition Solutions 

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) is participating in the 2024 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)…

Technology Photo illustration of the logo of the social media platform X (former Twitter) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on August 30, 2024. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)

Musk's Starlink Backtracks and Says it Will Comply With Judge's Order to Block X in Brazil

Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet service provider Starlink backtracked Tuesday and said it will comply with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice's order to…

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Technology The logo of Samsung is seen on a building during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 25, 2018. (Reuters)

'Samsung Pay' Service Enabled in Saudi Arabia during Q4 2024, Says SAMA

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) said on Tuesday that it signed an agreement with Samsung to enable the launch of Samsung Pay in Saudi Arabia during Q4 of 2024. …

Technology Toyota's logo is seen in their exhibition stall at Bharat Mobility Global Expo organised by India's commerce ministry at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, India, February 1, 2024. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Toyota, Maruti Launch Marketing Drive for Hybrids in Key Indian State

From Instagram ads to telesales, Japanese automakers Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are going all out to market their hybrid cars in the most populous Indian state…

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Technology (FILES) This photo taken on October 30, 2023 shows people visiting an Apple store in Shenyang, in China's northeastern Liaoning province. (Photo by AFP) / China OUT

Apple to Switch to OLED Displays for All Upcoming iPhones from 2025, Nikkei Reports

Apple will use organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays for all iPhone models sold in 2025 and later, moving entirely away from liquid crystal displays …

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Technology A view of the Ubisoft Entertainment logo on a panel during a news conference at the company's headquarters in Saint-Mande, near Paris, France, September 8, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Game Developer Ubisoft Slides amid Muted Reception for 'Star Wars Outlaws'

Shares in French video game maker Ubisoft fell on Tuesday for a second consecutive day following a sluggish performance of its two recent releases, including…

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Technology 16 June 2015, Ebringen: The logo of Tesla electric vehicle company is pictured on an S model vehicle. (dpa)

Tesla's China-made EV Sales in August up 3% yr/yr

Sales of US automaker Tesla's China-made electric vehicles grew 3% in August from a year earlier, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed…

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Technology Tesla and SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk pauses during an in-conversation event with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London, Britain, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (Reuters)

Starlink tells Brazil regulator it will not comply with X suspension

Elon Musk-controlled satellite internet provider Starlink has told Brazil's telecom regulator Anatel it will not comply with a court order to block social…

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Technology ]The logo for Google is seen at the Google Store Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City, US, November 17, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Tech Market Values Fall on AI Costs and Recession Fears; Eli Lilly, Berkshire Gain

Market values of major tech firms declined in August amid concerns over escalating artificial intelligence infrastructure costs and rising recession risks…

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