AGBI AI EVENT Tech Bias a challenge for AI ethics, says Silicon Valley analyst The ethical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) should focus on the inherent biases introduced during the design phase by those crafting the technology, a Silicon Valley analyst and AI advocate, Jessica Groopman, told an event organised by AGBI last week. “When we create these tools, we inevitably embed biases in them, reflecting our human biases,” […] November 21, 2023
Video length: 01:03 AGBI AI EVENT Tech AI can redefine customer experience, say experts Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the customer experience, said a panel of leading experts during a special reception hosted by Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI). The exclusive invite-only event, sponsored by Oliver Wyman at the Capital Club Dubai on November 15, welcomed an audience of senior business leaders from across the UAE to […] November 16, 2023
Health UAE’s medical AI ‘will not replace doctors’ The UAE’s unveiling of a homegrown clinical artificial intelligence program is a breakthrough in healthcare technology say industry experts, but AI will not yet replace doctors talking to patients. M42, an offshoot of G42 Healthcare and Mubadala Health and based in Abu Dhabi, announced last month that it had built a clinical Large Language Model […] November 14, 2023
Tech Saudi Arabia sets up centre to research AI ethics Saudi Arabia has announced a centre aimed to propel competencies and legislative frameworks in artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies. The International Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics was unveiled by the minister of culture Prince Badr Bin Farhan at the 42nd session of Unesco’s General Conference in Paris on November 11. The centre […] November 13, 2023
Tech Core42 unveils advanced Arabic language AI model A new version of a deep learning algorithm capable of translating or generating Arabic text was unveiled in the UAE this week. Jais30B, which features 30 billion parameters, was introduced by Core42, a G42 company based in Abu Dhabi. “With 160 percent longer answers in Arabic and a 233 percent increase in English, the platform […] November 10, 2023
Opinion Agriculture Careful what you wish for… AI and the future of agriculture AI may transform farming – and destroy livelihoods. We must manage the transition for rural societies November 8, 2023
Video length: 03:47 Tech IT opportunities in UAE to leap 80% thanks to AI uptake Job opportunities in the UAE’s information technology sector will rise 80 percent as IT leaders plan to augment their teams in the next 12 months, according to a survey. The driving force behind this surge in demand for IT professionals is the advance of technology such as artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI and machine learning, […] November 2, 2023
Tech AI Safety Summit: Sunak’s push for UK’s global role British prime minister Rishi Sunak’s promise to plan the AI Safety Summit 2023 in less than six months was more than simply an effort to establish the UK as a pioneer in a rapidly developing area. Sunak envisions the UK as a global leader in AI safety, aiming to secure a significant role in the […] November 1, 2023
Tech Emirates companies turn to AI in pursuit of cybersecurity More than 90 percent of UAE organisations plan to increase investment in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to strengthen their cybersecurity strategies, according to a study conducted by a UK-based market research consultant Censuswide and commissioned by Palo Alto Networks. UAE companies can make use of AI in their cybersecurity strategies by using it to analyse […] October 27, 2023
Opinion Economy Davos without the fondue – the WEF Global Future Councils The GFC is an insightful introduction to the World Economic Forum – and a nerd’s paradise October 20, 2023
Tech G42 and OpenAI launch regional partnership Abu Dhabi’s leading artificial intelligence company G42 is teaming up with OpenAI, the research and development company behind ChatGPT, to develop AI in the UAE and regional markets. The partnership, announced on Wednesday, aims to leverage OpenAI’s generative AI models across sectors where G42 already has expertise, including financial services, energy, healthcare and public services. Using solutions […] October 18, 2023
Opinion Tech Why do we click? The psychology behind phishing attacks Understanding our online behaviour is a crucial step towards protecting our digital lives and businesses October 16, 2023
Tech Dubai calls for global unity to regulate generative AI Senior Dubai officials and executives have called for more global regulation of generative artificial intelligence, but dismissed the notion that the technology will lead to widespread job losses. “We need to be ready … We need to understand how we can regulate something as big as AI,” Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation […] October 13, 2023
Analysis Tech How generative AI is gaining momentum in Mena Generative AI has dominated headlines for almost a year since the launch of US artificial intelligence-powered chatbot Chat GPT in November 2022. The coverage of ChatGPT has been mixed – the technology had many in awe at first, but a data breach affecting a reported 100,000 accounts soon sparked security concerns. The story is still […] October 12, 2023
Analysis Tech Gulf accelerates longevity push with AI and healthtech The Gulf is establishing itself at the forefront of the world’s fast-growing “longevity” sector. Saudi Arabia and the UAE in particular are making strides in the global race to prolong life, investing in health technologies that can predict medical risk and help develop medicines. They are investing in healthtech, building laboratories to support research and […] October 12, 2023
Analysis Tech Race is on for AI chips as nations seek tech supremacy The Gulf states are expected to invest heavily in powerful semiconductor chips in the years ahead to drive artificial intelligence forward. However, US restrictions on exports of the world’s biggest player in the chips market are a potential stumbling block. AI technology is critical to developing global influence and expanding high-growth industries, and the high-performance […] October 12, 2023
Analysis Tech Investors turn to data centres in Gulf and Mena tech push Investor appetite for data centres in the Middle East is soaring as the region, particularly the Gulf, accelerates its digital transformation. Experts say they are seeing increased levels of investment and interest from international operators, who are looking to capitalise on the region’s growing need for data processing and storage. Earlier this year the Saudi […] October 12, 2023
Analysis Tech Dubai embraces AI to disrupt the film sector Are robot writers and CGI actors about to steal our jobs? That’s one of the core fears at the centre of Hollywood’s largest strike by actors and writers in over 60 years. From ChatGPT generating scripts and AI-generated actors replacing extras in crowd scenes, to computers automatically editing scenes and creating stunning visual effects (VFX) […] September 11, 2023
Video length: 03:33 Opinion Tech Generative AI presents both opportunity and risk This powerful and unprecedented technology comes laden with new cybersecurity concerns September 5, 2023
Opinion Tech Be yourself: Over-reliance on AI is akin to catfishing The corporate catfisher uses AI to impress online in a way that cannot be supported in reality August 14, 2023
Analysis Entrepreneurs Innovation hub helps launch Palestinian startups in Gulf Startups in Palestine are increasingly expanding in the Gulf as a way of overcoming hurdles such as a lack of access to funding and support systems. Central to their strategy is the Intersect Innovation Hub, a business incubator that is helping to build bridges between Palestinian startups and the Gulf region. Rateb Rabi, CEO of […] August 8, 2023
Analysis Lifestyle Hollywood strikes a blow to Mena film industry When it came to creating the epic sunset scenes for the upcoming Dune movie sequel, director Denis Villeneuve chose the sand dunes of Jordan and Abu Dhabi to stand in for the futuristic desert planet of Arrakis. Local fans sitting down to watch the movie this November should relish the occasion, as it may be […] July 31, 2023
