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UAE scientists reach new milestone in Antarctic research
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UAE scientists reach new milestone in Antarctic research

The UAE experts conducted research on climate change, ice melting, and global weather patterns in Antarctica.

AI risks 'disaster' without 'cast-iron guarantees': expert
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AI risks 'disaster' without 'cast-iron guarantees': expert

Stuart Russell, a leading expert, emphasizes the need for safety in AI integration

South Korea ministries, police block DeepSeek access
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South Korea ministries, police block DeepSeek access

Ministries taking steps to limit access to prevent leaks of sensitive information through generative AI services

India's finance ministry asks employees to avoid AI tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek
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India's finance ministry asks employees to avoid AI tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek

Countries like Australia and Italy have also restricted the use of DeepSeek citing data security concerns

Abu Dhabi’s IVF success rates among the highest in the world
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Abu Dhabi’s IVF success rates among the highest in the world

Abu Dhabi has emerged as a global leader in IVF treatment, achieving a success rate of over 51%, one of the highest worldwide.

Google pledge against using AI for weapons vanishes
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Google pledge against using AI for weapons vanishes

Change comes just weeks after Google CEO Sundar Pichai attended inauguration of US President Donald Trump

Dubai strengthens proptech sector with new DIEZ-DLD partnership
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Dubai strengthens proptech sector with new DIEZ-DLD partnership

This partnership aims to drive innovation, support startups, and enhance ease of doing business in Dubai’s real estate market.

Nintendo cuts net profit forecast as Switch sales slow
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Nintendo lowers profit forecast as Switch sales slow down

On Tuesday, Nintendo revised its full-year net profit forecast to 270 billion yen ($1.7 billion) from 300 billion yen

Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could buy TikTok
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Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could buy TikTok

Funding mechanism unclear, but Trump previously mentioned tariffs as a source

OpenAI, Kakao to jointly develop AI products for South Korea
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OpenAI, Kakao to jointly develop AI products for South Korea

OpenAI actively considering investing in and joining South Korea's AI computing centre project

OpenAI announces new 'deep research' tool for ChatGPT
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OpenAI announces new 'deep research' tool for ChatGPT

Deep research can analyze and synthesize online sources to create comprehensive reports

UK to become first country to criminalize AI child abuse tools
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UK to become first country to criminalize AI child abuse tools

It will also be illegal to possess AI 'paedophile manuals' which teach people how to use AI to sexually abuse children

Tradition and technology sync at China 'AI temple fair'
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Tradition and technology sync at China 'AI temple fair'

Troupe of robots manufactured by Unitree make global headlines, perform synchronised dance on China's Spring Festival TV gala

Taiwan bans government agencies from using DeepSeek
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Taiwan bans government agencies from using DeepSeek

Ministry of Digital Affairs states DeepSeek's operation poses information security risks due to cross-border transmission and data leakage

OpenAI chief says it needs new open-source strategy
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OpenAI chief says it needs new open-source strategy

Altman expresses support for publishing OpenAI research during Reddit Ask Me Anything session

WhatsApp says Israeli spyware company targeted users in two dozen countries
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WhatsApp says Israeli spyware company targeted users in two dozen countries

Paragon's spyware uses zero-click hack, requiring no user interaction; Watchdog group warns of mercenary spyware's problematic use

US, Dutch forces dismantle major Pakistan-based cybercrime network
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US, Dutch forces dismantle major Pakistan-based cybercrime network

Group's tools enabled mass theft of login credentials from 100,000 victims

Apple shares rise after positive sales outlook signals iPhone recovery
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Apple shares rise after positive sales outlook signals iPhone recovery

The forecast comes after Apple delivered a slight drop in iPhone revenues for the holiday shopping quarter.

US looking into whether DeepSeek used restricted AI chips, source says
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US looking into whether DeepSeek used restricted AI chips, source says

DeepSeek recently launched a popular AI assistant app that raised concerns about U.S. dominance in AI and led to a drop in U.S. technology stocks

Why blocking China's DeepSeek from using US AI may be difficult
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Why blocking China's DeepSeek from using US AI may be difficult

There are challenges in detecting and stopping distillation, as some models are freely available and violations may be hard to spot