Saudi Arabia Participates in World Radiocommunication Conference in Dubai

Saudi Arabia Participates in World Radiocommunication Conference in Dubai
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Saudi Arabia Participates in World Radiocommunication Conference in Dubai

Saudi Arabia Participates in World Radiocommunication Conference in Dubai

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to participate in the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) with a delegation led by the Governor of the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission, Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, SPA said on Monday.
The delegation includes representatives from government agencies and the private sector.
Scheduled to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 20 through December 15, the conference is expected to draw over 4,000 participants from regulatory bodies, government entities, and private organizations.
The primary objective of the conference is to explore ways to enhance the global utilization of the frequency spectrum in these sectors.
The conference proceedings will witness a review of the Kingdom's contributions and leadership in several international domains, notably sustainability in the space sector, empowering radio communications and innovative technologies, and future trends for 6G services.
The Kingdom will also focus on enhancing the utilization of frequency spectrum, satellite orbits for services related to international mobile communications, aviation and maritime transport services, as well as radio and meteorological services.
The Kingdom assumes leadership roles in the conference, leveraging its expertise as an active participant in the development and advancement of the topics under discussion. Additionally, the Kingdom presides over the Radio Regulations Board (RRB) committee.
The WRC-23 is an international conference organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) every four years to coordinate efforts and discussions on the allocation of frequency spectrum for various types of wireless communications. It aims to ensure meeting the global society's needs for sustainable future communication technologies.



Nvidia Says New Rule Will Weaken US Leadership in AI

The Nvidia logo is seen near computer motherboard in this illustration taken January 8, 2024. (Reuters)
The Nvidia logo is seen near computer motherboard in this illustration taken January 8, 2024. (Reuters)
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Nvidia Says New Rule Will Weaken US Leadership in AI

The Nvidia logo is seen near computer motherboard in this illustration taken January 8, 2024. (Reuters)
The Nvidia logo is seen near computer motherboard in this illustration taken January 8, 2024. (Reuters)

Nvidia on Monday criticized a new effort by the Biden administration to tighten Washington's grip on artificial intelligence chip flows around the world, saying the regulation would jeopardize current US leadership in AI.

The new rule, which is expected to be published as soon as Monday, "threatens to derail innovation and economic growth worldwide," and would "undermine America's leadership," Nvidia Vice President of Government Affairs Ned Finkle said in a statement.

Reuters reported last month on the US Commerce Department's plan for approving global AI chip exports while also preventing bad actors from accessing them. One aim of the restrictions is to keep AI from supercharging China's military capabilities.

Finkle argued America's leading role in AI would be hurt because the rule "would impose bureaucratic control over how America's leading semiconductors, computers, systems, and even software are designed and marketed globally."

The Santa Clara, California-based company also said the rule would not improve US national security and it would control technology that is already widely available in gaming and consumer hardware.

"Rather than mitigate any threat, the new Biden rules would only weaken America's global competitiveness, undermining the innovation that has kept the US ahead," Finkle said.