Science & Technology
Global Disunity at Paris AI Summit Highlights Tensions in AI Development
February 15, 2025
Global Disunity at Paris AI Summit Highlights Tensions in AI Development
The recent AI Action Summit in Paris revealed significant divisions among global leaders regarding the future of artificial intelligence, The Guardian reported. U.S. Vice President JD Vance emphasized that the United States would prioritize AI development without being constrained by…
Baidu, OpenAI Offer Free Chatbot Services Amid Rising Competition with Chinese Counterpart
February 15, 2025
Baidu, OpenAI Offer Free Chatbot Services Amid Rising Competition with Chinese Counterpart
In response to the growing popularity of startup DeepSeek’s AI models, Baidu and OpenAI have announced that their chatbot services will be available for free, CNN reported. Baidu’s Ernie Bot will launch at no cost for both mobile and desktop…
Governments Urged to Establish Guardrails Against AI Threats
February 14, 2025
Governments Urged to Establish Guardrails Against AI Threats
A new report released on Thursday emphasizes the urgent need for governments to implement “proper guardrails” to manage the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI), Arab News reported. Jad Haddad, partner and global head of Quotient, AI by Oliver Wyman,…
Uks Research Centre Launches AI Tool to Combat Gender Bias in Media
February 13, 2025
Uks Research Centre Launches AI Tool to Combat Gender Bias in Media
The Uks Research Centre has unveiled its Uks AI (Beta) platform, an artificial intelligence tool designed to identify gender bias in media content. Launched on February 12, 2025, the tool aims to address the unconscious perpetuation of gender stereotypes in…
Business Leaders Call for Centralized AI Centers to Enhance Public Services
February 13, 2025
Business Leaders Call for Centralized AI Centers to Enhance Public Services
At the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison emphasized the need for governments to establish centralized AI centers with accurate data to improve public services, Arab News reported. He argued that unified data is essential for AI…
Study Reveals AI Biases Across Nine Asian Countries
February 13, 2025
Study Reveals AI Biases Across Nine Asian Countries
A Singaporean study has uncovered significant biases in artificial intelligence language models across nine Asian nations, including Singapore, India, and Indonesia, Anadolu Agency reported. Conducted with over 300 participants, including 54 experts in linguistics and sociology, the research evaluated models…
Global Leaders Unite for Ethical AI Governance at Paris Summit
February 12, 2025
Global Leaders Unite for Ethical AI Governance at Paris Summit
At the Paris AI Summit on Tuesday, a total of 61 countries endorsed a joint declaration advocating for “open, inclusive, and ethical” artificial intelligence (AI). The summit, held at the Grand Palais, saw significant participation from nations including France, India,…
G42, Microsoft Launch Responsible AI Foundation in Abu Dhabi
February 10, 2025
G42, Microsoft Launch Responsible AI Foundation in Abu Dhabi
G42, an Emirati AI company, and Microsoft launched the Responsible AI Foundation, the first of its kind in the Middle East, Arab News reported. The foundation aims to establish responsible AI standards and best practices across the region and the…
Whale Songs Mirror Human Language Patterns
February 9, 2025
Whale Songs Mirror Human Language Patterns
Recent research led by Professor Inbal Arnon from the Hebrew University reveals that humpback whale songs exhibit structural similarities to human language, Earth.com reported. By analyzing eight years of whale recordings near New Caledonia, scientists found recurring sound patterns akin…
HRW: Google Reverses Course on AI Development for Weapons
February 7, 2025
HRW: Google Reverses Course on AI Development for Weapons
In a surprising shift, Google has announced changes to its artificial intelligence (AI) policy, moving away from its longstanding commitment to refrain from developing AI for military applications, Human Rights Watch website reported as an expression of criticism. Once heralded…