Author: Ahmed

Ahmed is a tech writer for Dubai News

With todays ever growing technology of artificial intelligence it is now possible to have the deceased virtually brought back to life through the creation of avatars, thus changing the ways in which we as humans mourn the death of our loved ones. With the help of AI, corporations are able to mimic conversation with the deceased, so for example, people can talk with the help of a hologram with those people who have died. This is done by providing the AI the information in the form of messages; text, E-mail, personality traits among others so that the AI mimics the…

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Digital Dubai and many of its cooperating governmental and private partners have started to implement the Strategic Vision for Dubai’s Data Centre Economy which was passed by The Executive Council recently. This plan targets to make Dubai as a worldwide hub for Artificial Intelligence operational data centres and other advanced technologies as part of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 that is the nurturing of the emirate’s economic productivity by 50% through digitization. The Digital Dubai study has revealed the main areas for cooperation between the stakeholders, which led to the attraction of large funds for the creation of artificial intelligence…

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Meta has announced plans to increase the types of interaction with its AI in the WhatsApp messenger, in particular, voice messages. Today, people can communicate with Meta AI using scripts in platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Nevertheless, the new beta update of WhatsApp for Android (v2. 24. 16. 10) shows a signal of the voice button in the Meta AI chat, which indicates that people will be able to communicate with it through voice messages in the future. This addition could improve the service’s usability many-fold, since some users would simply prefer voice messages to typed ones. It…

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A newly launched futuristic UAE-based cleantech startup company by Max Kaplevich – Sparklo, breaks new grounds in recycling by making the process enjoyable and even profitable. The company’s reverse vending machines; Sparklomats have enabled it recycle 33 million plastic bottles and aluminium cans in the MENA region in the last 18 months. With large companies such as LuLu Hypermarket, Carrefour, and ADNOC Distribution, this equipment gives users an opportunity to recycle bottles and cans in order to be rewarded in terms of groceries, bills, car charging, among other services. Sparklo currently plans a rapid expansion across the UAE with the…

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Dubai Future Academy, an initiative of Dubai Future Foundation, has announced the launch of “FEEL: An International program called Disruptive Futures Programme which is the first ever Disruptive Futures programme in the region. According to the vision and objective of this program, the primary strategy is to develop future leaders of foresight from diverse fields improving their thinking abilities and practical skills. Moreover, it encompasses expert lectures, realistic demonstration of future technologies and related advanced projects that have to be sustainable and long-lasting, ensuring standing of Dubai as the city that attract the best minds globally. This innovative, international training…

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Another bangladeshi personality, Muhammad Yunus, the casual of Nobel peace prize, has been appointed as the head of interim government in Bangladesh when the last Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, resigned and left the country. When Hasina escaped from the country, students dominated mass uprising was going on in the country. It was declared on early Wednesday by Joynal Abedin, the press secretary of President Mohammed Shahabuddin. Constitution of the Interim Government Abedin said that other ministers in the interim government led by Yunus will be appointed once consultations are done with different political fraternities and major stakeholders. The results of…

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Speaking about the significant aspects of the city’s architectural diversities, it is pivotal to mention that Dubai is a city of contrasts – a city where modern tall skyscrapers exist side by side with desert landscapes. On the city tour, introduced sights can be seen, including Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain, while on desert tour, people can choose either camel riding or using All-Terrain Vehicle. As a special offer, our AI product for planning your trip is unique. Popular Experiences: Safaris: 1,195 options Day Trips: 1,403 options Theme Parks: 23 options Private and Luxury Tours: 770 options Day Cruises: 293…

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The early last week, the UAE government introduced two months visa clemency beginning September with a view to boosting residents whose documents have expired. This campaign will also incorporate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) process to ensure that the rules are fully understood and there are clear procedures available to follow which will enable people to avoid fines for being in the country illegally or to be able to leave the country legally. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) is to be responsible for this endeavor. As preparations for the meeting prior to the…

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Negotiations with Big Names It is reported that Meta Platforms Inc., the company owning Facebook and Instagram among others, is paying Hollywood personalities millions of dollars to record voices for various AI projects. From inside sources privy to the talks, Meta has been negotiating with some of the biggest stars including CBE Judi Dench, Awkwafina, and Keegan-Michael Key. The contents of these discussions are very private and Meta employees have not given an interview of any sort. Meta’s Ambitious AI Plans Meta is ready to tie the knot on these deals in order to shape up a catalog of AI…

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Promoted by Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, who is the authorities’ national executive director of SAG-AFTRA, Hollywood performers are burning the midnight oil in an effort to boycott the use of AI in the entertainment industry. The strike presents many performers’ worry that AI could displace them from their jobs without their permission or mostly reasonable pay. Negotiation Discontinuities and the Strike Ballot This protest shown after the union failed to negotiate terms favourable to employees and its members voted to have a strike against biggest gaming companies for the last 18 months. The strike is to tackle a real problem of AI…

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