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Russia’s economic and social sectors have expanded the use of AI solutions by a factor of 1.5

Russia’s economic and social sectors have expanded the use of AI solutions by a factor of 1.5: Putin at Sber’s AI journey conference

  • Putin also announced that a new version of the National Strategy for the Development of Artificial Intelligence will be approved in the near future, taking into account the rapid development of generative models.

November 27, 2023, Moscow: The AI Journey international conference hosted the main discussion, The Generative AI Revolution: New Opportunities, attended by President Vladimir Putin and moderated by Sberbank CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board Herman Gref. Putin said that “over the past year, Russia’s economic and social sectors have expanded the use of AI solutions by a factor of 1.5. Investments in this area are growing, and companies are solving their production tasks more and more efficiently thanks to AI.”

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Ahead of COP28, New Global SAP Survey Shows KSA Companies are at Forefront

Ahead of COP28, New Global SAP Survey Shows KSA Companies are at Forefront in Recognizing Business Benefits of Sustainability Strategies

  • Almost half (49.7%) of Saudi companies see a strong positive relation between profitability and environmental sustainability, compared to only 30.1% in the remaining countries surveyed 
  • A majority (58.9%) of Saudi companies report that environmental issues inform their strategic and operational decision-making to a strong degree
Ahmed AlFaifi, SAP

RIYADH, KSA — November 29, 2023 As the Middle East hosts the UN Climate Change COP event for the second year in a row, a new survey from global technology company SAP SE has highlighted the success of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s deep commitment to sustainability.

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Microsoft Unveils Path to Accelerating Sustainability with AI in the Middle East

Microsoft Unveils Path to Accelerating Sustainability with AI in the Middle East

Five point playbook highlights the opportunities that AI provides governments, businesses, and society for accelerating sustainability.

November, 2023; Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Microsoft has released a whitepaper titled “Accelerating Sustainability with AI: A Playbook” ahead of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), taking place at Expo City in Dubai from November 30th to December 12th. The playbook outlines a comprehensive strategy for governments, businesses, and civil society organizations to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in propelling the transition to a net-zero, climate-resilient, and nature-positive future.

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Capture the Spirit of UAE National Day with OPPO Find N3’s Revolutionary Pro-Grade Camera System

Capture the Spirit of UAE National Day with OPPO Find N3’s Revolutionary Pro-Grade Camera System

 

  • Celebrate UAE National Day in style with OPPO’s latest Find N3, the ultimate companion for capturing the spirit of this joyous occasion

Whether witnessing spectacular parades, attending cultural events, or enjoying dazzling fireworks, the Find N3 guarantees stunning photos that capture the essence of the occasion

Dubai, UAE, 30 November 2023 – Celebrate the spirit of UAE’s 52nd Union Day with OPPO’s groundbreaking Find N3, the first-of-its-kind foldable phone equipped with a pro-grade triple camera system that redefines the standard of foldable photography. Overcoming traditional challenges faced by foldable phones, the Find N3 stands as the ultimate companion to capture memorable moments during this memorable occasion.

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Dr. Sahar Hashmi,Offers Entrepreneurial Insights on Generative AI

Dr. Sahar Hashmi, Expert in AI for Healthcare, Business Enterprises, Digital Transformation and Technology Innovation, Offers Entrepreneurial Insights on Generative AI: Tackling Global Stressors and Their Impact on Mental Health

Dr. Hashmi Explains:

“As generative AI rapidly advances, I closely followed the updates from DevOpenAI Day this month. These included ChatGPT-4, the capability to create custom GPT models, fun facts about DALL-E, and discussions about the timeline leading to AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), although definitions of AGI naturally vary, among many other discussions.

The past couple of weeks at OpenAI has been tumultuous, characterized by the dismissal and subsequent reinstatement of Sam Altman as CEO, an event often compared to a fairytale ending. Furthermore, Elon Musk’s launch of the Grok-GenAI chatbot, along with Google’s (PaLM, Bard etc) and Amazon’s (Q) to keep pace in the smart chatbot race, are significant developments. The generative AI market is drawing a multitude of new entrants, fostering optimism and promise. However, it also raises concerns regarding safety, as well as challenges in efficiently integrating and scaling within existing systems.

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