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Generative AI

First real-world study showed generative AI boosted worker productivity by 14%

Researchers at Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology tested the impact of generative AI tools on productivity

Elon Musk

Elon Musk wants to build own ChatGPT AI

The Tesla chief and owner of Twitter confirmed he intends to get involved in the AI race sparked by OpenAI’s intelligent chatbot

carbon

Insights: AI is booming – so is its carbon footprint

AI uses more energy than other forms of computing, and training a single model can gobble up more electricity than 100 US homes use in an entire year

loyalty programmes

Will AI define the loyalty programmes of the future?

Brands that want to retain or win back customer loyalty must deliver meaningful offers and experiences at the right time and place

Abu Dhabi University

Abu Dhabi University to regulate use of ChatGPT in education

The guidelines presented emphasise the ethical use of ChatGPT, in line with the university’s policies and procedures

Alibaba

Alibaba enters ChatGPT fray with AI in speaker, Slack-like app

Alibaba Cloud began offering invitation codes for corporate users and developers to test out its flagship AI product last Friday

e-skin

Chinese scientists develop e-skin to give robots sense of touch

The soft gel e-skin mimics the properties of human skin, with features like stretchability and self-healing ability

ChatGPT-4

What is ChatGPT-4 and how to use it: Everything you need to know

ChatGPT-4 is said to be an even more powerful tool, sure to send even bigger ripples across the world

bots

How organisations can optimise bots for best performance

Building better bots necessitates more than simply training a language model and then deploying it in a channel

11-year-old Dubai-based coder

Dubai-based 11-year-old girl develops app that detects eye diseases

The 11-year-old girl’s mobile app can analyse various parameters such as light and colour intensity to locate the eyes within the frame range

Who are OpenAI's strongest competitors?

Who are OpenAI’s strongest competitors?

We look at some of the most significant companies in the running to be the next big AI success story

PWC

PwC introduces AI chatbot for 4,000 lawyers to speed up work

The project will be delivered through a 12-month partnership with AI startup Harvey

OpenAI

ChatGPT creator OpenAI debuts new GPT-4 AI system

The new version will be available to OpenAI’s paid ChatGPT Plus subscribers

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Presight AI announces start of subscription for IPO

The listing is the latest in a series of IPOs in the Gulf region as governments seek to bring more international investors into their markets

Lulu Hypermarket

Lulu Hypermarket launches AI-powered customer experiences on WhatsApp

Salem, an AI-powered assistant, helps customers order products for in-store collection, receive in-app purchase receipts, and track their orders

Healthcare

How digital revolution is reshaping healthcare in the Middle East

As the healthcare sector faces new challenges, emerging technologies are helping leaders to improve performance and manage costs

2023 Tech trends

What’s in store for the tech industry in 2023?

Let’s explore the tech trends on the radar

UAE's Yahsat, Bayanat partner to develop in-country space programme

UAE’s Yahsat, Bayanat partner to develop in-country space programme

The partnership aims to build and operate strategic earth observation capabilities within the UAE

ChatGPT

Is ChatGPT worth the hype?

ChatGPT is a good tool for businesses and here are some ways they can use it to their benefit

Mercedes

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team announce G42 as official partner

G42 to propel the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team with AI-powered, data-driven insights

Khalifa

Khalifa University, ADAFSA join forces to diversify food imports through AI

Khalifa University is also developing an AI platform for smart inspection, which will include an algorithm-based model

Dubai pilots autonomous food delivery robots

Dubai trials food delivery robots

Three robots will serve the residents of Cedre Villas, a gated community in Dubai Silicon Oasis

Aramex completes testing of drone and bot deliveries in Dubai

Aramex completes testing of drone and bot deliveries in Dubai

The company plans to expand its drone and robot delivery testing across the Middle East and Africa region

Alphabet

Alphabet falls most in three months on Bard accuracy concerns

The company’s shares declined 9 per cent to $98.40 at 11:26 a.m. New York time

Bard

Google releases ChatGPT competitor AI ‘Bard’ to early testers

The service aims to generate detailed answers when given simple prompts, such as what to make for lunch or how to plan a friend’s baby shower

ChatGPT

ChatGPT will replace some jobs, but traders say not theirs

According to MLIV Pulse survey, AI poses a major threat to employment, particularly in finance, legal and technology

DEWA's virtual employee Rammas

Rammas, DEWA’s virtual employee, addresses 6.8 million enquiries since 2017

Rammas provides information on 200 services and features, which include managing supply, bill payment channels and general tips on sustainability, among others

museum

Here’s a chance to name Museum of the Future’s latest robotic pet

A four-legged canine has joined the museum’s growing robot community

Automation

Why workflow automation is the quickest path to value in digital transformation

A digital transformation approach that prioritises platforms over solutions is in a far better position to succeed

Technologies

Here are the top technologies that will shape human ambitions in 2023

With digital transformation accelerating at pace, emerging technologies will drive the future development of digital economies across the region