The United States has extended AI chip export restrictions beyond China to include some countries in the Middle East. The ban affects Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) chips. For China, the ban on chip exports was imposed in 2022.
The Middle East has always acted as a friend of the crypto industry, and one more country is making headlines this time by investing $1.1 billion in Bitcoin mining. H.E. Sheikh Mansour Bin Taleb Bin Ali Al Hinai, Chairman of
Meta Platforms, the company previously known as Facebook, rolled out its Llama3-powered AI chatbot feature on WhatsApp to users in more countries in the last few weeks, creating a buzz. WhatsApp users in the U.S. have already been using the
Google Nigeria has begun providing Artificial Intelligence (AI) training to journalists. With a commitment to inclusivity, Google Nigeria hosted its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) training in Lagos, ensuring that 25 female journalists, all esteemed members of the Nigeria Association of
DUBAI, April 12th, 2024 — Arts DAO Fest, the largest Web3 cultural event in the MENA region, is thrilled to introduce the invaluable partners that will make 2024’s edition an unparalleled experience. Returning on April 20-21, 2024, and situated in
The world’s first eSports Island, an entire island dedicated to gaming, is scheduled to take place on the Emirates island of Abu Dhabi. Plans to build the first eSports island in history have been revealed by True Gamers for Abu
A recent study by Research and Markets indicates that social media platforms are the top users of generative artificial intelligence (AI), which is still reaching incredible new heights in its adoption. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving field changing
Saudi Arabia plans a $40B AI investment, potentially becoming the industry’s largest investor, with talks of a partnership with a16z. According to reports, in recent weeks, representatives of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) have talked about a possible collaboration
OpenAI’s Sam Altman seeks US approval for a major AI chip manufacturing venture, facing potential national security and antitrust hurdles. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman seeks to obtain a government license for his new AI chip business, which may give rise
The Technology of Innovation Institute (TII) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the Falcon Foundation, a non-profit organization to spearhead the development of open-source generative AI models. The Falcon Foundation was launched at the World Governments Summit (WGS)
The Overwatch Champions Series has banned teams from having sponsors related to cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and AI following the collapse of the previous Overwatch League. The rulebook, revealed by ESL Faceit Group, aims for a cleaner esports environment. Team sponsorship regulations
Hedera Protocol recently announced the establishment of a $250 million fund dedicated to DeepTech. The objective is to promote web3 education and encourage its adoption in Saudi Arabia. An X announcement disclosed that the partnership will span five years. Between
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