AI

Alibaba launches Tongyi Qianwen 2.0, an advanced large language model, to compete with US tech giants.

November 1, 2023 1 min read

Alibaba, the tech giant headquartered in Hangzhou, China, has unveiled its latest creation, Tongyi Qianwen 2.0, a large language model (LLM) that boasts impressive enhancements in understanding complex instructions, copywriting, reasoning, and the prevention of hallucinations. Alibaba’s move is part of the ongoing competition between the United States and China in the field of large language models as both countries vie for dominance in AI technologies, pitting Alibaba against American

President Biden’s Executive Order Sets New Standards for AI with a Focus on Consumer Welfare

October 31, 2023 2 mins read

President Joe Biden has taken a step in artificial intelligence (AI) by signing the first-ever executive order on AI in the United States. This executive order introduces a range of measures to ensure the safety and trustworthiness of AI technologies. The executive order is designed to have an immediate and tangible impact on AI development and use. It carries the full weight of the law to make AI technologies safer,

How London is Leading the Way in Artificial Intelligence

October 30, 2023 1 min read

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative tool with far-reaching implications for businesses and human interactions. The United Kingdom, particularly London, is emerging as a key player in AI. Recent events like the AI summit dinner at Guildhall and the global AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park show the nation’s commitment to unlocking the power of AI. Note that London has been a center of adaptation and innovation. The AI

Google and Qualcomm Collaborate for On-Device AI Integration

October 25, 2023 2 mins read

Google and Qualcomm have joined hands to transform the Android experience by integrating Google’s Gen-AI models into more Android phones featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. This move, announced during the launch of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, signifies a significant advancement in on-device AI capabilities, promising Android users a plethora of new features, improved performance, and enhanced power efficiency. The key innovation in this collaboration is the utilization

AGIX Token from SingularityNET Rises by 10%

October 24, 2023 1 min read

Cardano’s artificial intelligence token, SingularityNET (AGIX), is riding the wave of excitement in the cryptocurrency world. AGIX has surged in value, with its price currently sitting at $0.1996, marking a 10.16% increase in the past 24 hours. Over the past week, the AI token has risen by 17%, and it has managed to recoup its losses over the month, growing by 11% during that period. While there’s a lot of

European Union Lawmakers Face Obstacles in Defining AI Rules

October 23, 2023 1 min read

EU lawmakers are currently facing challenges in reaching an agreement on new rules pertaining to artificial intelligence (AI). As of now, consensus remains elusive, and crucial decisions on AI regulations may be deferred until December, according to sources familiar with the situation. The proposed AI rules require approval from both the European Parliament and member states within the European Union. These rules have already undergone three rounds of discussion in

The Synergy Between Filecoin and AI: Unpacking the Benefits

October 23, 2023 3 mins read

The intersection of substantial fiat money printing and the rapid ascent of artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to create a financial bubble of unprecedented proportions. According to Arthur Hayes, founder of BitMEX, the ever-expanding realm of AI applications necessitates a decentralized storage solution, and here’s where Filecoin, with its blockchain-based network, steps into the spotlight. As the largest decentralized data storage project in terms of storage capacity and total bytes

COMEX Bahrain 2023: An Exceptional Tech Event Draws Over 5,000 Global Visitors

October 20, 2023 3 mins read

The COMEX Bahrain 2023 event has cemented its place in the tech world as a groundbreaking spectacle of innovation and progress. With over 5,000 attendees from around the globe, the event witnessed the active participation of luminaries like the Bahrain Ministry of Interior, tech giants like i-Blockchain and GFX Securities, the SMEs Development Authority, Ziwo, Silah, Dell Technology, and VMWARE Computer, and groundbreaking discussions on the role of Artificial Intelligence

Huawei’s Pangu Large Models steal the limelight at AI Everything

October 19, 2023 4 mins read

At AI Everything, Dr. Zhu Shenggao, Vice President of AI Business for Huawei Cloud Middle East and Central Asia, delivered a keynote on ‘Pangu Large Models Accelerate AI for Industries’.  Dubai, UAE, October 19, 2023: AI Everything, co-located with the world’s largest technology show – GITEX GLOBAL 2023, played host to a groundbreaking keynote presentation featuring Dr. Zhu Shenggao, Vice President of AI Business for Huawei Cloud Middle East, and

GITEX Impact Raises the Bar for Climate Tech and Sustainability Leadership

October 18, 2023 4 mins read

Kristina Kallas, Minister of Education and Research of Estonia said AI can improve access to education for various social groups facing barriers today Akis Evangelidis, Co-Founder of Nothing, explained how his company is rethinking the smartphone by focusing on design differentiation, innovation and user interaction  Dubai, UAE, October 18, 2023: Building on the momentum of COP28, GITEX GLOBAL debuted GITEX Impact, the region’s largest climate tech catalyst for sourcing clean

H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama Highlighted AI Governance and Regulations in the UAE

October 17, 2023 5 mins read

Expand North Star hosted an unfiltered panel discussion to challenge the conventional narratives surrounding unicorn companies Asian founders explored how increasing public-private partnerships are driving the growth of next-generation startups Dubai, UAE, October 17, 2022:  The rapidly evolving AI industry poses a challenge for regulators as they seek to foster public trust and confidence in AI while promoting innovation and competitiveness for local industry. A session titled ‘Leaders of Change Through the AI Lens’ underscored the potential impact of

EU and Japan Find Common Ground on AI, Says Official

October 9, 2023 1 min read

The European Union and Japan are increasingly seeing eye to eye on how to regulate generative AI, a rapidly developing technology that can create text, images, and other creative content. In an interview with Reuters on Monday, European Commission Vice-President for Values and Transparency Vera Jourova said that she sees “a lot of convergence in how we look at AI and generative AI” with Japan. This is significant because the