Topic: future technologies
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Dubai Launches AI Platform and Unicorn 30 Plan
Dubai has approved a suite of AI initiatives, including the AI Infrastructure Empowerment Platform and Unicorn 30 Program, to accelerate its technological adoption and strengthen its global leadership in the digital economy. The AI Infrastructure Empowerment Platform will provide government entit...
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Gitex Global Expands to Year-Round Innovation Hub at Expo City Dubai
Gitex Global 2026 will relocate to Expo City Dubai in December, evolving into a year-round innovation hub and introducing the new "TechCation" concept that blends technology with lifestyle experiences. The initiative supports the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, aiming to strengthen Dubai's position am...
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Why We Must Boldly Invest in Basic Science
America's technological leadership is rooted in federal investment in fundamental scientific research, which has led to breakthroughs like nuclear power, medical imaging, and artificial intelligence. Proposed budget cuts to key scientific agencies threaten this legacy by reducing grants, educatio...
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South Korea Invests $15M to Modernize Egypt's Education System
South Korea is investing $15 million to help Egypt upgrade its education system, focusing on ICT integration, teacher training, and infrastructure improvements across 54 public middle schools. The five-year initiative, launching in 2027, builds on three decades of diplomatic relations and support...
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UAE and France Forge Space Alliance Ahead of Rashid Rover 2 Launch
The UAE and France are enhancing their space collaboration through a new partnership focused on the Emirates Lunar Mission, with CNES supplying cameras and a module for the Rashid Rover 2. The mission, set for a 2026 lunar landing on the far side of the Moon, aims to conduct scientific experiment...
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IBM CEO: Why Today's AI Falls Short of True AGI
IBM has pivoted from consumer markets to become a major enterprise technology company, focusing on business solutions and learning from early AI missteps like Watson's market strategy. CEO Arvind Krishna anticipates a market correction in AI, similar to the dot-com era, where aggregate investment...
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Cyber Startup Launchpad Debuts at Infosecurity Europe 2026
Infosecurity Europe 2026 will launch a new Cyber Startup Programme to highlight innovative early-stage cybersecurity companies and support industry growth. The initiative includes a dedicated exhibition zone and tailored packages to increase startup visibility and connect founders with investors ...
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Cool Your AI: The Rise of Liquid Data Centers
The immense power consumption of advanced AI chips, now exceeding a kilowatt each, is pushing traditional air cooling to its limits and necessitating a shift to liquid cooling for data centers. Liquid cooling methods, including direct-to-chip and immersion techniques, are emerging as the definiti...
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