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Scientists Uncover Enigmatic Particle Interaction That May Point to Dark Matter
Scientists at the Sanford Underground Research Facility have detected a rare particle interaction using a liquid xenon tank, offering a potential new clue in the decades-long hunt for dark matter.
Starlink Secures 10-Year Licence to Launch Satellite Internet Services Across the UAE
Elon Musk's Starlink has been granted a 10-year licence to provide satellite internet in the UAE, amid various regional updates and events.
Caught in the US-China AI Race, Egypt Faces a Pivotal Strategic Crossroads
Egypt is emerging as a critical battleground in the artificial intelligence race between the US and China as Huawei bids to build major data centres in the country, prompting a potential counter-response from Washington.
AI-Powered Phishing Scam Targets InstaPay and Egyptian Bank Users
Cybersecurity expert Mostafa Rahim warns InstaPay and Egyptian bank users about AI-driven phishing scams designed to steal sensitive financial credentials, especially targeting elderly citizens around pension distribution periods.
Dream Ranks as World's Most Powerful Cyber-Defence AI on Global Benchmark
Dream's Hercules and Hero platform has been ranked the world's most powerful cyber-defence AI on the CyberGym benchmark, achieving a 96.6 per cent differential validation score.
How Israel's AI-Powered Propaganda Campaign Is Reshaping the Narrative on Palestine
An investigation reveals that an Israeli-funded influence operation created a fictitious think tank named the Hanover Institute to manipulate search engine results and AI chatbot answers regarding Palestine.
OpenAI Unveils GPT-6 Astra, Claiming It is the World's Most Intelligent AI Model with Advanced Cyber Security
OpenAI has introduced GPT-6 Astra, its newest and most advanced AI model focused on superior computer-use capabilities and enhanced cyber security.
OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra Amid Heightened Safety Scrutiny and Legislative Push
OpenAI has unveiled its advanced GPT-6 Astra model amidst growing industry safety concerns, a recent cyberattack involving Hugging Face, and new legislative proposals in the US.
How the UAE Can Leverage Its AI Infrastructure to Pioneer the Materials of Tomorrow
The UAE has built a formidable AI infrastructure, and experts argue the next logical step is to apply it to advanced materials discovery to drive future economic prosperity and technological innovation.
How Early Investments in Artificial Intelligence Propelled the UAE to the Forefront of the Global Digital Race
An expert explains how the UAE's early investments in digitisation and artificial intelligence have positioned the nation as a global leader in public sector technology and government services.
Examining Trump’s AI Videos: Memes or Psychological Warfare?
A short video analysis questions whether Trump's AI videos function as simple memes or a form of psychological warfare.
New York City's Landmark AI Ban in K-8 Schools May Set National Precedent, Experts Say
New York City has announced a one-year AI ban for elementary and middle public schools, a major policy shift that experts say could influence school districts nationwide.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's AI School Ban Echoes Historical Calculator Panic
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has instituted a one-year ban on generative AI in schools, drawing mixed reactions from critics and supporters in a debate reminiscent of the 1980s calculator panic.
UNICEF Reports 20 Million Children Annually Face Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
A new UNICEF report reveals that roughly 20 million children across 21 countries face online sexual abuse and exploitation annually, with social media facilitating over half of these cases.
Nvidia Announces $13 Billion Acquisition of Hugging Face to Expand Open AI Ecosystem
Nvidia is acquiring developer platform Hugging Face for nearly $13 billion to strengthen its position in the open AI ecosystem. The deal aims to secure valuable insights and data as businesses increasingly turn to affordable, open-weight models.
Russia to Unveil Upgraded Su-57E Stealth Fighter and New Weaponry at Egypt International Airshow 2026
Russia's Rostec is set to premiere the upgraded Su-57E stealth fighter with a new weapons package and debut the Bison anti-drone system at the Egypt International Airshow 2026.
Ukraine Shifts Tactics to Target Russia’s Aerospace and Space Infrastructure
Ukraine is increasingly targeting Russia's military space facilities, communications centers, and launchpads with long-range drone and missile strikes, creating significant strategic and operational hurdles for Moscow's space programme.
Emirates Introduces Industry-First Electric Privacy Screen for Premium Economy Seats on New Airbus A350 Fleet
Emirates has revealed the world's first fully electric premium economy seats featuring privacy screens, set to debut on its new Airbus A350 aircraft.
UAE's MBZUAI Unveils K2 Horizon, Marking One of the Largest Fully Open AI Model Releases in History
The UAE's Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence has launched K2 Horizon, a collection of six fully open AI models ranging from 0.9 billion to 375 billion parameters.
Nvidia Reports Doubled Revenue, But Investors Focus On Future AI Growth
Nvidia reported a doubling of its quarterly revenue and strong future growth projections, driving investor optimism despite broader questions surrounding the artificial intelligence boom.
Abu Dhabi's Autonomous Racing League Makes Historic International Debut in Italy
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League is staging its first international multi-car race at Italy's Imola circuit, marking a major milestone for artificial intelligence in motorsport.
OpenAI Chief Sam Altman Delivers Key Artificial Intelligence Address at G20 Summit
During a G20 summit appearance, OpenAI leader Sam Altman discussed the future of artificial intelligence, comparing its upcoming societal impact to that of electricity.
UN Warns of Intensifying El Nino and Extreme Weather Expected to Last Into 2027
The World Meteorological Organisation warns that a supersized El Nino weather phenomenon will intensify and persist into 2027, driven by unusually warm Pacific Ocean temperatures.
OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman Face Mounting Lawsuits Over Tumbler Ridge Mass Shooting Tragedy
OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman are facing 30 new lawsuits in the US over the February mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, as legal pressure mounts against the artificial intelligence company.