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The Female Role in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030

When we say the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, certain things come to mind oil, the origin of the Islamic religion, Arabian horses, coffee, the world’s largest desert, extravagant palace, the country where women were not allowed to drive, and much more. However, until quite recently, the role of Saudi Arabian women in the Kingdom has […]

Can Artificial Intelligence Become a Threat?

We’ve all been warned of its detrimental effect on societies, intelligence, and even humanity as a whole. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has existed since the emergence of computing power, and with it – throughout the years – came the ultimate hypothesis, can artificial intelligence become a threat to humanity? Will intellectually advanced AI systems inevitably detach […]

Asian Banks 'Falling Short' on Decarbonization Efforts - Study

Banks in Asia are “falling short” when it comes to meeting global pledges to tackle climate change and aligning with the decarbonization aims of their countries, according to a study published on Wednesday. Nearly 200 countries signed a pact in Glasgow last year calling on banks and financial institutions across the world to mobilize more […]

EU Rules Must Focus on AI Benefits Not Curbs, Lawmaker Says

Europe’s attempt to set landmark rules for artificial intelligence should take a positive approach to reap the benefits of the technology rather than restrict it, European Parliament lawmaker Svenja Hahn said on Tuesday. The European Commission last year proposed its AI rules in a bid to take the lead in a technology dominated by China […]

Tencent Music Social Entertainment Services Slump Overshadows Upbeat Quarter

China’s Tencent Music will pursue a secondary listing of its shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the company said on Monday, after reporting a 15 percent fall in revenue at its mainstay social entertainment services business While most of Tencent Music users are in its music streaming unit, social entertainment services including karaoke platforms […]

No Country Met WHO Air Quality Standards in 2021 - Data

Not a single country managed to meet the World Health Organization’s (WHO) air quality standard in 2021, a survey of pollution data in 6,475 cities showed on Tuesday, and smog even rebounded in some regions after a COVID-related dip. The WHO recommends that average annual readings of small and hazardous airborne particles known as PM2.5 […]

Rising Cybersecurity Tactics from the Russian-Ukrainian Crisis: A Prelude to a Global War?

Contrary to general belief, cyberattacks were much older than the internet itself. The first incident, which can be qualified as a cyberattack, took place nearly two centuries ago when a pair of thieves hacked France’s telegraph wireline communications system and stole some important financial information. Since then, the evolution of telecommunication systems has been accompanied […]

The Shortage of Semiconductors in a Nutshell

Semiconductors power the modern world. They are tiny chips that hold the key to components in every electronic device we use today. Fridges, washing machines, laptops, cellphones, cars, and even military equipment and countrywide power grids are powered by a bit of chip no bigger than a toddler’s fingernail.  Even the machines that produce semiconductors […]

Intel, Micron CEOs to Testify at U.S. Senate Hearing on Chip Making

The chief executives of Intel and Micron will testify on March 23 before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee as the industry and lawmakers make the case for $52 billion in U.S. subsidies for semiconductor chips manufacturing. The chief executive of truckmaker Paccar Inc will also testify at the hearing, which will look at vulnerabilities in […]

U.S., EU, India, S.Africa Rech Compromise on COVID Vaccine IP Waiver Text

The United States, European Union, India and South Africa have reached a consensus on key elements of a long-sought intellectual property waiver for COVID-19 vaccines, according to a proposed text reviewed by Reuters. Sources familiar with the talks described the text as a tentative agreement among the four World Trade Organization members that still needs […]