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‘Controlling technology does not bridge the divide,’ says e& chief at WEF

‘Controlling technology does not bridge the divide,’ says e& chief at WEF

  • Hatem Dowidar said that while poorer nations may lack the expertise and resources to build AI infrastructure, governance and data sovereignty could unlock opportunities for decentralizing such technologies
  • Brad Smith pointed to Microsoft’s $1 billion investment, in partnership with Abu Dhabi-based AI firm G42, in establishing a data center in Kenya as an indication of decentralization efforts
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Middle East’s mass events are new scale of nation-building, marketing chief tells WEF

Middle East’s mass events are new scale of nation-building, marketing chief tells WEF

By Arab News ·
Cybersecurity technology needs to move faster, says WEF panel

Cybersecurity technology needs to move faster, says WEF panel

By Zaira Lakhpatwala ·
Trust identified as cornerstone of journalism in AI era, WEF panel hears

Trust identified as cornerstone of journalism in AI era, WEF panel hears

By Arab News ·
Lebanese social entrepreneur among Schwab Foundation awardees at WEF

Lebanese social entrepreneur among Schwab Foundation awardees at WEF

By Arab News ·
Aramco retains MENA’s most valuable brand amid ‘outpacing’ regional growth

Aramco retains MENA’s most valuable brand amid ‘outpacing’ regional growth

By GABRIELE MALVISI ·
TikTok gets reprieve with Trump order but with twist

TikTok gets reprieve with Trump order but with twist

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Missing US journalist’s mother says new Syria leaders ‘determined’ to find son

Missing US journalist’s mother says new Syria leaders ‘determined’ to find son

By AFP ·
Update TikTok says it’s in the process of restoring service to US users video

TikTok says it’s in the process of restoring service to US users

By AP ·
US Navy veteran evacuating Afghans wins $5m in CNN defamation suit

US Navy veteran evacuating Afghans wins $5m in CNN defamation suit

By Reuters ·
TikTok ban: Last-minute reprieve or rule of law?

TikTok ban: Last-minute reprieve or rule of law?

By Zaira Lakhpatwala and Gabriele Malvisi ·
London’s pro-Palestine demo set for standoff as police-approved route rejected

London’s pro-Palestine demo set for standoff as police-approved route rejected

By Arab News ·
Lebanese journalist appointed presidency spokesperson

Lebanese journalist appointed presidency spokesperson

By Arab News ·

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