Intel has recently launched “The Intel AI Challenge for the Olympic Games” as a call for ideas from the developer community on how artificial intelligence can help to enhance the world’s largest sporting event.
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AI to bring $182 billion economic boost to the UAE by 2035
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to boost economic growth in the UAE by 1.6 percentage points and add $182 billion to the national economy by 2035, according to a recent report by Accenture.0 164
This new app will reward good drivers with lower insurance rates
UAE-based i-Insured, the retail unit of a major insurance group in the region, has launched an artificial intelligence based app that offers incentive and premium based on drivers’ behaviour on the road.
How to win the cybersecurity ‘game’
Cybersecurity defenses are under unprecedented levels of attack. From old malware foes and newer types, such as ransomware, to sophisticated advanced threats and state-sponsored cyberattacks, breaches are, sadly, now an everyday reality.
AI-based consultancy firm launches in Oman
Impact Integrated, the first consultancy service that makes use of artificial intelligence (AI) was launched in Oman.
Dubai inks deal to bring innovative medtech to a hospital near you
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) signed an MoU with four cutting-edge international companies to adopt their inventive healthcare innovations, in …
How technology will tell you who’s who at the Royal Wedding
Guests will be identified in real time and tagged with biographical information through the GrayMeta data analysis platform and the Amazon Rekognition video and image analysis service.
UAE spotlights role of AI for good at global summit
Addressing the three-day event, Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, spoke about the UAE’s role in leading the international drive for AI governance to serve the public interest.
UAE’s Internet of Things market to surpass $35 billion: report
“The UAE is entering 2018 as the tipping point year for the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain to go from theory to reality.”
Dubai’s Careem announces regional milestone
The Middle East’s homegrown ride-hailing service is now present in 100 cities across the region, following the announcement that the company is gearing up to enter Khartoum, Sudan.
SoftBank $100 billion Vision Fund 2.0 in the works
SoftBank Group founder and CEO Masayoshi Son is reportedly planning the firm’s next $100 billion venture – a version 2.0 of the world’s biggest technology fund, according to people familiar with the matter.