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Deep Learning developments underway to support AI

For those who are not familiar with the term deep learning – this concept involves a more developed aspect of machine learning methods. It is related to algorithms inspired by the structure of the brain, to help construct artificial neural networks that involves multiple levels of representation. Deep learning explores artificial neural networks, using brain […]

Pakistan uses mobile technology to drive socio-economic development

The Government of Pakistan and mobile industry leaders, GSMA, have launched a report which takes a close look at the transformative opportunities offered by mobile-enabled digital services in Pakistan. The meeting was held in partnership with the GSMA and Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), […]

GM's Cruise heads down new road with new robotaxi concept

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Business Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — General Motors’ self-driving car company will attempt to deliver on its long-running promise to provide a more environmentally friendly ride-hailing service in an unorthodox vehicle designed to eliminate the need for human operators to transport people around crowded cities. The service still being developed by […]

The Global AI Challenge

Last year, the GSMA announced selected four mobile network operators, STC, Telenor, TELUS and Turkcell, as challenge leaders, to take part in the first GSMA Global AI Challenge. The Challenge investigated three specific areas: connectivity in rural areas, mobile energy efficiency and enhanced services in urban areas. The GSMA challenge is in partnership with The Alan […]

Telco responds to climate change through innovation

The World Economic Forum is currently taking place in Davos, Switzerland. One of the key launches of this year’s event came from Scandinavian telecom giant, Ericsson. In collaboration with partners, Ericsson has launched the first business playbook for exponential climate change. The playbook summarises a framework for businesses to drive strategies in line with stabilizing […]

Netflix holds its own in the streaming wars - for now

By RACHEL LERMAN AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is holding its ground in the streaming wars, passing its first big test since Apple and Disney launched rival services. The company added 8.8 million worldwide subscribers during its fourth quarter, surpassing expectations at a time when it faces heated competition. Netflix had said […]

The role of immersive technologies in the telecom industry

Immersive technologies can have a defining role in the world of telecoms, creating a broad scope of opportunities to support the changing, complex nature of the telecoms landscape. The industry at present, makes large investments in maintaining and developing its infrastructure, to ensure that technology across industries is represented by seamless, uninterrupted services. Deploying augmented […]

Extradition hearing begins for top Huawei exec in Canada

By JIM MORRIS and ROB GILLIES Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The first stage of an extradition hearing for a senior executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei started in a Vancouver courtroom Monday, a case that has infuriated Beijing, caused a diplomatic uproar between China and Canada and complicated high-stakes trade talks between […]

5G Deployment in Sub-Saharan Africa

Countries around the world are now on the verge of the era of 5G Deployment. This year, commercial 5G services will be accessible in countries around Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East, with the 2020s seeing more widespread deployment and adoption of the technology around the world, including in Sub-Saharan Africa. Digital tech […]

Google CEO calls for regulation of artificial intelligence

KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Google’s chief executive called Monday for a balanced approach to regulating artificial intelligence, telling a European audience that the technology brings benefits but also “negative consequences.” Sundar Pichai’s comments come as lawmakers and governments seriously consider putting limits on how artificial intelligence is used. “There is no […]