Topic: technology investment
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UAE Launches K2 Think: World's Most Advanced Open-Source AI Model
The UAE has launched K2 Think, the world's most advanced open-source reasoning AI model, developed by MBZUAI and G42, to enhance its technological leadership and innovation. K2 Think represents a major evolution in AI by enabling complex problem-solving and scientific discovery, offering high per...
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Tech Leaders Push for Investment to Fast-Track Energy Progress
Global energy leaders are prioritizing strategic investment in AI and digital solutions to accelerate the transition to a resilient and sustainable energy system, focusing on efficiency, decarbonization, and system-wide transformation. The integration of AI is recognized as a major industry chall...
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Motorola Solutions Named #1 Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company
Motorola Solutions is named Fast Company's top Best Workplace for Innovators for its purpose-built AI that helps safety professionals automate tasks and respond to threats more effectively. The company's AI assistant, Assist, supports 911 dispatchers by managing critical information during emerge...
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AI to Inject $19.9 Trillion into Global Economy by 2030
Artificial intelligence is projected to contribute $19.9 trillion to the global economy by 2030, with Saudi Arabia positioning itself as a leader in using this technology for sustainable growth. Global spending on AI is forecast to surge, reaching $1.5 trillion by 2025 and $2 trillion by 2026, dr...
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Voice AI: The Next Interface, Says ElevenLabs CEO
Voice is emerging as the next primary AI interface, promising a more natural and immersive way to control technology by moving beyond screens and text. Major tech companies like OpenAI, Google, and Apple are prioritizing voice interaction, integrating it into next-generation AI, wearables, and ha...
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Your Cybersecurity Mindset Is the Real Vulnerability
The primary cybersecurity vulnerability is not technical but organizational, stemming from collective mindset and culture rather than outdated systems or weak passwords. Building a true security culture requires integrating cybersecurity into daily workflows and decision-making, fostering shared ...
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Saudi Startup Fitting Secures $500K to Digitize Construction Supply Chain
Saudi construction tech firm Fitting raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding to expand operations, enhance technology, and build industry alliances. The company, established in 2024, operates a digital marketplace to improve supply chain efficiency, transparency, and reduce waste in Saudi Arabia's co...
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News Tower: Why Quality Journalism Isn't a Game
News Tower is a 1930s newspaper management simulation where players transform a struggling publication into New York's leading news source, facing challenges like finances, staff morale, and external pressures from organized crime and competitors. The game emphasizes employee well-being through e...
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Warner Music and Udio Settle AI Copyright Lawsuit, Strike New Deal
Warner Music Group has resolved its copyright dispute with Udio and formed a strategic partnership to launch a licensed AI music platform in 2026, using authorized content to create new income streams for artists while protecting their rights. The upcoming subscription service will enable users t...
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Microsoft's $9.7B AI Cloud Deal with Australia's IREN
Microsoft has entered a $9.7 billion, five-year AI cloud partnership with IREN to expand computational resources and meet rising global demand for advanced AI services. The collaboration provides Microsoft access to Nvidia's GB300 GPUs, with full deployment by 2026 at a Texas data center capable ...
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Dubai, Oracle Partner to Boost AI Skills and Innovation at GITEX 2025
Dubai has partnered with Oracle to accelerate its digital transformation by focusing on innovation and skills development for government personnel and the community. The collaboration includes specialized training programs to enhance digital literacy, operational efficiency, and foster a culture ...
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Bose's AI Noise Cancelling Changed My Earbuds Forever
Bose's second-generation QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 focus their AI on perfecting adaptive noise cancellation, creating a seamless and intuitive listening experience rather than prioritizing conversational features. The earbuds' advanced adaptive ANC uses machine learning trained on real-world s...
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Zuckerberg's $70 Billion Bet 'Not Working'
Meta plans to cut its Metaverse budget by up to 30% for 2026, signaling a strategic shift away from its heavy virtual reality focus. The company is reallocating resources toward artificial intelligence, viewing AI as a more immediate area for growth and innovation. This reflects a sober reassessm...
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Protect Your Career from AI: A White-Collar Worker's Guide
AI-driven corporate restructuring is leading to layoffs in administrative and middle-management roles, with companies prioritizing innovation and technology development over coordination. Professionals must proactively reskill, focusing on AI literacy, transferable human skills like creativity an...
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Oceania's Tech Pros Brace for AI Risks, Rules, and Resilience
Technology leaders in Australia and New Zealand are prioritizing AI risks, sophisticated cyber threats, and regulatory demands for 2026, amid workforce shortages and rapid technological change. Generative AI and large language models are the dominant technology trend, yet only 8% of organizations...
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Morocco Unveils Digital Transformation Plan to U.S. Tech Leaders
Morocco has launched its Digital 2030 strategy to become a leading technology hub, focusing on cybersecurity, AI, and digital government to drive socioeconomic progress and modernization. The strategy targets increasing the digital economy's GDP contribution to 6% and creating 240,000 specialized...
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The Hidden Barrier to Personalization
Personalization has shifted from a competitive advantage to a basic customer expectation, with consumers likely to leave brands that fail to deliver relevant and intuitive experiences. A major obstacle to effective personalization is the disconnect between marketing ambitions and operational real...
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Zillow's AI Revolution: How It's Changing Real Estate
Zillow is strategically investing in AI to navigate a challenging real estate market and transform the home search experience, viewing it as essential for future growth. The company is deploying AI in customer-facing tools like immersive 3D tours and virtual staging, while also managing the risk ...
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Why AI Agents Didn't Dominate in 2025: A 'Timeless' Story
The widespread adoption of AI agents in 2025 failed to meet predictions, as most companies struggled with foundational issues like outdated legacy systems and a lack of strategic planning. Key implementation hurdles include poorly organized data architecture that hinders AI functionality and a la...
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