DUBAI: Dubai South, the expansive development focused on aviation, logistics, and real estate, has announced the successful completion of the initial stage of autonomous vehicle trials in collaboration with Evocargo. These trials took place within a designated area of the Dubai South Logistics District. Evocargo conducted rigorous checks and validations on its unmanned electric truck, […]
Amazon has officially launched its AI-powered shopping chatbot assistant, named “Rufus,” to all U.S. customers through the Amazon mobile app, the company announced on Friday. Rufus resides at the bottom right of the app’s main navigation bar, offering help with product searches, comparisons, and personalized recommendations. Initially tested in beta with select U.S. customers, Rufus […]
WASHINGTON: A research team at Columbia’s Zuckerman Institute has observed in brain-imaging for the first time what happens in the human brain when we feel curiousity. In their study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, scientists discovered specific brain areas that evaluate uncertainty in visually confusing situations, which triggers feelings of curiosity. “Curiosity has deep […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started testing a groundbreaking electric abra using 3D printing, the first boat of its kind globally. This modern abra, capable of carrying 20 passengers, maintains the traditional abra look while leveraging advanced technology. It’s part of Dubai’s strategy to boost 3D printing and reduce manufacturing time by […]
BOSTON: Two friends in their 80s named Nick found out that ChatGPT might be using their work without permission. They decided to take action and sued, OpenAI and Microsoft, the companies behind the AI chatbot, according to an agency report. Nicholas Gage, 84, and Nicholas Basbanes, 81, are experienced journalists living in the same Massachusetts […]
DUBAI: The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office, along with the Mastercard Centre for Advanced AI and Cyber Technology in Dubai and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), have announced their first “AI Challenge”. Aligned with the UAE’s strategy for Artificial Intelligence, this initiative aims to boost the UAE’s growing AI sector […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority – RTA – has started a trial with a smart vehicle that uses AI to spot damage on roads and check traffic diversions. This step shows RTA’s dedication to using the latest tech to keep roads in top shape and make driving safer in Dubai. This smart vehicle is […]
DUBAI: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Society of Engineers – UAE, at its headquarters in Dubai. The MoU ceremony was attended by H.E. Salem Humaid AlMarri, Director General of MBRSC, and H.E. Abdulla Yousef Al Ali, President of the Board of Directors […]
DUBAI: When an electronics engineer from Heriot-Watt University Dubai spent three nights caring for her unwell son, she was struck by an idea that could soon revolutionise healthcare for babies in the home – the Smart Baby Wristband. Dr Rula Sharqi, a lecturer at the University’s Dubai campus, has co-developed what is believed to be […]
DUBAI: Amazon Echo and Ring devices are helping customers during the summer season to enjoy many benefits of the all-connected smart home features. Those spending their summers in town will enjoy Alexa routines that help them stay cool and make their summer days more pleasant and worry-free. Customers who are away from home for most […]
The oversight board, which advises Meta, suggested lifting the ban on ‘shaheed’ after a year-long review after they found that the ban was too broad and ended up unfairly limiting what millions of users could say. Meta has decided to allow the use of the word shaheed on Facebook and Instagram again. This word means […]
