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The Future of AI: Between Progress and Ethics

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world in ways we are only beginning to understand. As it continues to evolve, its potential and risks raise profound questions about its future impact on humanity. Not long ago, I experienced the power of AI firsthand in Paris. On the driverless Line 1 of......

Trump and Elon Musk: A Shared Stance on H-1B Visas

The debate surrounding H-1B visas, which allow U.S. companies to employ foreign skilled workers, has found a surprising convergence between President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk. Both have expressed strong support for the program, despite opposition from certain political factions. On......

Cyber Attack Disrupts Japan Airlines; Causing Flight Delays

Japan Airlines (JAL) faced significant disruptions due to a cyber attack, resulting in delays for several of its flights. The incident began in the early hours of Thursday, with the airline experiencing "malfunctions in systems communicating with external systems," starting shortly before 7:30......

Artificial Intelligence and the 2024 US Election: Myths and Realities

As the 2024 US presidential election unfolded, one question loomed large: Would artificial intelligence (AI) shape the outcome? This marked the first election in the era of widespread AI tools that allowed for the creation of synthetic media such as images, audio, and video, sometimes used for manipulation.......

Samsung Secures $4.75B Federal Grant for Texas Semiconductor Facilities

Samsung Electronics has secured $4.74 billion in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce to establish semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Texas. The South Korean tech manufacturer plans to construct two new plants in Taylor, Texas, with additional investments planned for its existing Austin......

xAI's $6 Billion Raise and Elon Musk's AI Ambitions

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has raised $6 billion, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This brings the total funding raised by the company to $12 billion, after an earlier round earlier this year. The funding came from 97 investors, each......

American Airlines Operations Resume After Brief Technical Issue Grounds U.S. Flights

American Airlines resumed normal operations on Tuesday morning after a brief disruption caused by a systemwide technical issue that affected its entire U.S. flight network. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had ordered all American Airlines flights to be grounded in the U.S. at the airline's......

US-Morocco Partnership Strengthens Global AI Governance Framework

At a recent UN Security Council Meeting, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised Morocco's instrumental role in advancing international artificial intelligence adoption standards, highlighting a new joint initiative between the two nations. The collaboration has resulted in the establishment......

 Google's Proposal to Address Search Engine Monopoly Concerns

In a move to address ongoing antitrust concerns, Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has suggested a series of changes to its revenue-sharing agreements with major partners. These agreements, which have made Google's search engine the default on a variety of devices and browsers, are central to an......

 Reassurance on Increased Drone Sightings in the U.S.

President Joe Biden recently addressed growing concerns over increased drone sightings in East Coast states, assuring the public that there was no cause for alarm. Speaking at the White House, Biden stated, “Nothing nefarious, apparently,” emphasizing that authorities are closely monitoring......

AI Could Revolutionize How We Read Books, Says Expert

In a recent statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Andrej Karpathy, co-founder of OpenAI's AI research group, highlighted a transformative idea: artificial intelligence could profoundly change our reading habits. The concept is gaining traction, with major companies like Amazon showing interest......

Europe Launches Iris² Satellite Constellation Project to Compete in Space Connectivity

The European Union is set to launch a major satellite constellation project, named "Iris²," to compete with the leading American company, SpaceX, and its Starlink network. This initiative is the EU's largest space venture since its previous programs"Galileo" for satellite......

US Air Force Base Closes Airspace Amid Drone Sightings

Late Friday into early Saturday, the United States Air Force closed airspace over one of its most crucial military bases in Ohio due to drone sightings. The restricted airspace, which lasted for nearly four hours, was enacted to monitor drone activity detected near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The......

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