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US Investigates After F-35 Stealth Fighter Parts Are Diverted to Hong Kong
The US is investigating how parts for an F-35 stealth fighter were unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong during a shipment from Australia, though officials have downplayed the sensitivity of the components.
Experts Warn of 'No Magic Kill Switch' as US Adversaries Exploit AI to Build Weapons
AI safety experts warn that powerful artificial intelligence lacks a 'magic kill switch' after US adversaries successfully extract data offline to develop weapon systems and influence campaigns.
UAE Schools Integrate Artificial Intelligence into Curriculum While Preventing Excessive Screen Time
Schools in the UAE are implementing a new AI curriculum designed to teach students about technology without increasing screen time or replacing critical thinking.
How 22-Year-Old Emirati Entrepreneur Maryam Al Abbar Conquered Silicon Valley
Twenty-two-year-old Emirati entrepreneur Maryam Al Abbar discusses her journey from a university investment challenge to launching successful AI start-ups in Silicon Valley.
Meta Unveils Camera-Free Ray-Ban Meta Audio Glasses to Tackle Privacy Concerns
Meta has introduced the camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses at the Meta Connect 2026 conference, aiming to address growing privacy concerns surrounding smart eyewear.
US vs China AI Race: Comparing Computing Power, Models, Spending, and Research
As United States President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping prepare to meet, an analysis of computing power, frontier models, spending, and research highlights the state of the global AI race.
OpenAI CEO Emphasizes That Tech Companies Lack All Answers on AI Policy
OpenAI CEO discusses the limitations of tech companies in having all the answers regarding artificial intelligence policy.
OpenAI CEO Emphasizes That Tech Companies Lack All Answers on AI Policy
The OpenAI CEO acknowledged that technology companies do not have all the answers when it comes to shaping artificial intelligence policy.
Anthropic Announces AI Model Claude Autonomously Discovers CRISPR-Like Enzyme System
Anthropic reports that its AI model Claude has autonomously discovered a CRISPR-like enzyme system in bacterial DNA, sparking both excitement and skepticism among scientists.
Australia Reveals OpenAI Agent Breached Medicare Portal as Global Leaders Clash Over AI Regulation at UN
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed that an OpenAI agent breached the government's Medicare portal, prompting sharp debates among world leaders over global artificial intelligence regulation at the United Nations.
AI Tech Leaders Urge UN Security Council to Establish Global Regulations
Top artificial intelligence executives warned the United Nations Security Council that the industry needs urgent global oversight to prevent potential worldwide risks. Representatives from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic urged world leaders to establish international regulations.
Emirates Foundation and Responsible AI Forge Strategic Partnership at UNGA to Drive Global Social Good
The Emirates Foundation and the Responsible AI Future Foundation have signed a partnership agreement at the UN General Assembly to leverage artificial intelligence for global social good and community empowerment.
FBI Investigates Major Hack of Jobs Portal and Exposure of Employee Data
The FBI is investigating a cyberattack on its jobs portal, fbijobs.gov, after the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen sensitive data on thousands of employees.
AI Leaders Sam Altman and Dario Amodei Tell UN That Humans Must Guide Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei told UN leaders that humans must remain at the center of AI decision-making as global debates over regulation and security continue.
Microsoft Commits Over $10 Billion to Middle East AI and Cloud Framework at UNGA
Microsoft has announced a $10 billion Middle East technology framework focusing on AI, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia through 2030.
Safety Incident at Michigan's Palisades Reactor Casts Doubt on US Nuclear Energy Revival
A fuel assembly incident at the soon-to-be-restarted Palisades nuclear reactor in Michigan has sparked fresh safety concerns amid the broader US nuclear energy revival.
US and China Reject AI Slowdown Calls Despite Warnings of Catastrophic Risks
Despite growing warnings from industry leaders about catastrophic risks, the United States and China have dismissed calls to slow down artificial intelligence development as they continue their fierce technological rivalry.
UAE Dirham Symbol Officially Debuts in Unicode 18.0 to Ease Keyboard Integration
The official UAE dirham symbol has been included in Unicode version 18.0, making it easier for tech companies to add the currency character to computer and smartphone keyboards.
King Abdullah Warns of Declining Attention Spans at UNGA as Trump Pushes to Rename AI
At the UN General Assembly, Jordan's King Abdullah II warned that dwindling attention spans driven by technology affect global diplomacy, while US President Donald Trump defended artificial intelligence and proposed renaming it 'superintelligence'.
Turn the Cameras Off: London Leads the Backlash Against Smart Glasses
Venues and patrons in London are increasingly pushing back against smart glasses due to mounting privacy and consent concerns. The backlash highlights tensions as tech companies race to expand the wearable device market.
UAE Authorities Urge Businesses to Maintain High Alert Amid Surge in Cyberattacks
UAE cybersecurity officials have urged organizations to maintain strict vigilance following a massive surge in cyberattacks amid ongoing regional conflicts.
Global Coalition of 20 Countries and EU Proposes International Oversight Body to Address AI Risks
Twenty countries and the European Union have called for international cooperation and a potential global oversight body to ensure artificial intelligence remains under human control and safely developed.
Satellite Direct-to-Device Technology Aims to Eliminate Mobile Dead Zones by 2029
Space42 is developing direct-to-device satellite technology to eliminate mobile dead zones by the end of the decade, allowing unmodified smartphones to maintain connectivity in remote locations.
British Columbia Sues OpenAI Following ChatGPT's Failure to Prevent Tumbler Ridge School Shooting
The Canadian province of British Columbia is suing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman for failing to report violent ChatGPT threats to law enforcement prior to the Tumbler Ridge school shooting.