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Gulf Nations Invest Billions in Water Security to Power AI and Industrial Growth
Gulf nations are investing heavily in water security and desalination infrastructure to sustain their rapidly expanding artificial intelligence and industrial economies.
TikTok Reaches $400 Million Settlement With US Justice Department Over Children's Privacy Violations
TikTok and parent company ByteDance have agreed to a $400m settlement with the US Department of Justice to resolve allegations of violating children's online privacy laws.
How Iraq’s Solar Villages Are Powering a Lasting Energy Revolution
A solar initiative in villages like Kulak within the Kurdistan region is transforming rural Iraq by pairing reliable renewable energy with local training and agricultural development.
Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport Announces Massive 50km Driverless Rail Network
Al Maktoum International Airport is developing a 50km automated driverless rail network, contracted to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Larsen & Toubro Limited, to transport passengers across the expanding aviation mega-hub.
China's Robotics Industry Expands as Humanoid Crashes During Speed Test
China's growing robotics industry faces a setback as a humanoid robot crashes during a speed test captured in a 32-second video.
Humanoid Robot Suffers Crash During Speed Test Amid Industry Expansion in China
A humanoid robot crashed during a speed test amidst the ongoing growth of China's robotics industry, as captured in a short video.
The Rise of Low-Cost Weapons and Their Impact on Modern Military Power
The US-Iran conflict highlights how inexpensive drones and technology are rapidly changing modern warfare and challenging conventional weapons stockpiles. Host Nada AlTaher explores this shift with security expert Thomas Harding on Beyond the Headlines.
Brazil Directs $444 Million Toward AI Supercomputer Initiative While Balancing US and Chinese Technology
Brazil is investing 2.3bn reais ($444.2m) to build its artificial intelligence infrastructure, partnering with firms from both China and the US to strengthen national data sovereignty.
Dubai and India Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Private-Sector Adoption of Agentic AI
Dubai Chambers and India's Nasscom have signed an agreement to accelerate the adoption of agentic AI among private-sector firms, boosting operational efficiency and business collaboration.
Chinese Humanoid Robot Maker Unitree Surges Over 600% in Blockbuster Shanghai Debut
Unitree, the world's largest humanoid robot maker by sales, saw its shares surge over 600% in a record-breaking Shanghai IPO, highlighting China's rapid technological advancement in robotics.
Uber and Baidu Launch Apollo Go Driverless Taxi Service in Dubai
Uber and Baidu have launched the Apollo Go driverless taxi service in Dubai, with plans to expand the autonomous fleet across the emirate.
Egypt Honors 10-Year-Old Prodigy Martiros Mina for Global Coding Achievements
Egypt's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendy honored 10-year-old Martiros Mina for ranking among the world's top two percent in an international Python programming competition.
Leaked Video Reveals Next-Generation AirPods Featuring Built-In Cameras and Advanced AI Capabilities
A leaked video found in a beta software update reveals upcoming AirPods equipped with cameras and artificial intelligence features designed to assist users with their surroundings.
Landmark US Trial Begins Over Meta's Alleged Impact on Children's Mental Health
A landmark trial involving 29 state attorneys general and Meta began in California, focusing on allegations that Facebook and Instagram were intentionally designed to harm children's mental health.
Meta Faces High-Stakes Trial in Oakland Over Allegations of Youth Social Media Addiction
Meta is defending itself in a high-stakes federal trial in Oakland against state attorneys general alleging the company intentionally designed its platforms to addict young users and harm their mental health.
US Justice Department Indicts Iranian Hackers Over Massive Cyber Campaigns and HBO Extortion Plot
The Justice Department has unsealed an indictment charging 17 Iranians with extensive cyber attacks against US institutions, including an extortion plot against HBO.
Egypt Denies Rumors of Imminent 35% Hike in Internet and Mobile Rates
Egypt's National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has refuted claims of a 35 percent price increase for internet and mobile services, confirming no official decision has been made.
New Heat-Sensing Satellites Track Oil Pipeline Damage and Energy Infrastructure in Real-Time
New high-resolution heat-sensing satellites from British start-up SatVu are enabling near real-time tracking of oil pipeline damage, operational changes, and environmental conditions across the Gulf region.
OpenAI Launches 'ChatGPT for Teens' Amid Mounting Child Safety Scrutiny and Lawsuits
OpenAI is introducing a new 'ChatGPT for Teens' experience featuring enhanced safety controls and parental tools as the company faces mounting scrutiny and lawsuits over youth safety.
AI-Powered Flight Trials Seek to Reduce Climate-Warming Contrails Over the Atlantic
A UK government and Google-backed trial named Operation Blue Skies is using AI and minor flight path adjustments to reduce climate-warming contrails over the North Atlantic.
YouTube Updates View-Counting System to Provide Clearer Metrics for Content Creators
YouTube is updating its view-counting system starting August 24 to record views as soon as a video begins playing, aiming to reduce metric confusion for content creators.
Global Legal Reckoning: Meta Faces Massive US Trial and International Scrutiny Over Youth Mental Health
Meta is facing a landmark US trial in California and mounting global legal actions over allegations that its social media platforms are addictive and harmful to the mental health of young people.
Chinese Tech Firm Debuts Advanced Humanoid Robot Named Superman
A Chinese company has introduced a new humanoid robot named 'Superman', showcased in a short demonstration video.
Why Artificial Intelligence Must Learn That Humanity Speaks in Many Voices
Artificial intelligence models heavily rely on English data, risking cultural misunderstandings. New initiatives in the UAE aim to bridge this gap by incorporating diverse Arabic dialects into AI training.