SDAIA Launches 'Open Data Datathon' to Improve Talents in Data Sciences

The registration in the Datathon opened Wednesday and continues until September 30
The registration in the Datathon opened Wednesday and continues until September 30
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SDAIA Launches 'Open Data Datathon' to Improve Talents in Data Sciences

The registration in the Datathon opened Wednesday and continues until September 30
The registration in the Datathon opened Wednesday and continues until September 30

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has launched the "Open Data Datathon," which aims at improving skills and talents in data technologies and enhancing innovation in the Kingdom.

The registration in the Datathon opened Wednesday and continues until September 30, targeting the registration of 200 male and female students, entrepreneurs, and graduates from data-related majors locally and internationally.

The Datathon is scheduled to begin during the period from October 26 to 28 in person in Riyadh. To qualify for the Open Datathon, the applicant must be at least 18 years old, with experience or knowledge in programming, and fluent in English.



US Supreme Court Tosses Case Involving Securities Fraud Suit against Facebook

A 3D-printed Facebook logo is seen in front of a displayed stock graph. (Reuters)
A 3D-printed Facebook logo is seen in front of a displayed stock graph. (Reuters)
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US Supreme Court Tosses Case Involving Securities Fraud Suit against Facebook

A 3D-printed Facebook logo is seen in front of a displayed stock graph. (Reuters)
A 3D-printed Facebook logo is seen in front of a displayed stock graph. (Reuters)

The US Supreme Court sidestepped on Friday a decision on whether to allow shareholders to proceed with a securities fraud lawsuit accusing Meta's Facebook of misleading investors about the misuse of the social media platform's user data.