OpenAI launches Astra, its powerful new AI model
OpenAI introduced GPT‑6 Astra, on Thursday, its latest AI model and — according to the company — its most powerful and capable one yet.OpenAI claims that Astra represents “a new frontier on computer and browser use,” and that it handles tasks with unmatched “speed, accuracy, and safety.”''Astra is our mo...
NEP-AI equips Emirati experts to turn AI potential into responsible, measurable value
Thirty-two Emirati experts have completed the second module of the National Experts Program’s AI Track (NEP-AI), achieving four key objectives, which include identifying and structuring AI use cases relevant to their sectors; understanding AI cost structures, return on investment and the dynamics of sc...
University of Sharjah launches AI-driven overhaul of academic programmes
The University of Sharjah (UoS) has launched an institution-wide initiative to review and enhance its academic programmes and courses using artificial intelligence and an outcomes-based education (OBE) model.The initiative targets faculty members across all colleges, equipping them with advanced skill...
Nabil Fahmy discusses advancing Arab digital transformation to keep pace with AI era
Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, discussed with leaders of the Arab Federation for Digital Economy the future of the Arab economy amid the rapid transformations driven by artificial intelligence and modern technologies, and the new requirements these developments place on Arab...
Alibaba plans to raise $10 billion to boost AI investments
Chinese technology group Alibaba Holding plans to raise around US$10 billion, equivalent to HK$80 billion, through a new share offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening its infrastructure and global competitiveness in artificial intelligence.Bloomberg reported that...