Tech and Innovation

A recent report by Positive Technologies, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has revealed a significant rise in cyber-criminal activity across the Middle East, with a particular emphasis on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. These two nations, which are the region’s largest economies, have increasingly become primary...

HF Capital, the investment arm of the Haslam family based in Knoxville, has committed up to $725 million to support Ara Energy Decarbonization, a new unit of Ara Partners that aims to reduce carbon emissions in the energy sector across North America. The unit, led by former Pilot CEO Shameek...

Mira Murati, OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer, has announced her decision to step down from the company. In a post shared on X, she explained her departure, stating that she wanted to make space for personal exploration while focusing on ensuring a smooth leadership transition. Murati’s exit comes alongside two other...

The cooling market in developing economies is projected to grow from approximately USD 300 billion annually to over USD 600 billion by 2050, according to a report released today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)-led Cool Coalition and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The report indicates that Africa will see...

Google is rolling out updated Street View imagery across nearly 80 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Japan, the Philippines, Rwanda, Serbia, and South Africa. This update will also introduce Street View to several countries for the first time, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Namibia, Liechtenstein, and Paraguay. The tech giant credits...

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Washington, D.C., to discuss the rapid advancements in technology and artificial intelligence (AI). These meetings were part of Sheikh Mohamed’s official visit to the United...

OpenAI has launched a new initiative called OpenAI Academy, aimed at empowering developers from low and middle-income countries by awarding $1 million in API credits. The program seeks to ensure that the transformative potential of artificial intelligence is shared across underserved communities worldwide, according to the company’s announcement. The blog...

In a recent blog post, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman shared his belief that superintelligent AI could emerge within the next few thousand days. Far from painting a dystopian future, Altman envisions a world marked by unprecedented prosperity. While he acknowledged that this transformation might take longer than anticipated, he remained...

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, was among several prominent tech leaders who met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a roundtable in New York, where the Indian leader emphasized the importance of ensuring that Artificial Intelligence (AI) benefits the Indian population. Pichai, reflecting on the discussions, highlighted that Prime Minister...

As businesses grapple with the rapid shift toward digital transformation, the need for technology leaders who can skillfully navigate the complexities of AI has surged. Korn Ferry’s research highlights that over 82% of top executives anticipate artificial intelligence will have a major impact on their operations, reflecting the increasing demand...