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Dubai Police to unveil smart tech at GITEX Global

AI, drones, and smart systems to take centre stage at Dubai Police stand

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Dubai Police will unveil a range of cutting-edge innovations at GITEX

Austria finds Microsoft ‘illegally’ tracked students

Group accuses education software of violating EU data protection rights for children

Austria-based privacy campaign group Noyb has said that Microsoft 365 Education installed cookies that collect browser data and are used for advertising purposes.

WhatsApp tests usernames to replace phone numbers

New username feature aims to boost privacy and reduce spam on the messaging platform

Described as one of the boldest updates in the app’s history, the change marks a major shift in how privacy is managed on the Meta-owned platform.

Major WhatsApp status update: Share smarter, faster

WhatsApp revamps status layout with Instagram-style view counts and quick-share buttons

WhatsApp enhances status with new sharing and privacy features

Building the Indian dream to rival America’s promise

As Washington shuts out skilled migrants, India can rewrite its own story of aspiration

For India to convert America’s closing doors into an opening at home, several shifts are needed such as creating quality jobs with AI-driven innovation and globally competitive R&D hubs.

Elon Musk, UAE explore new partnerships in AI and tech

California talks pave way for global partnerships ahead of BRIDGE Summit in Abu Dhabi

Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the UAE National Media Office, the UAE Media Council, and BRIDGE, meets Elon Musk, CEO of X, SpaceX, Tesla, and Starlink, at Tesla Headquarters in Palo Alto, California.

Why semiconductors define the new world order

As Washington tightens export controls, Beijing doubles down on domestic production

Producing chips requires huge investments — sometimes exceeding $20 billion — and years of work before profitability is achieved.

LinkedIn alert: AI and ads may use your data from Nov 3

LinkedIn update expands data sharing with affiliates, including Microsoft

Worried about LinkedIn using your data for AI? Changes take effect Nov 3

AI psychosis: Dark side of our intimacy with chatbots

New tools spark excitement but also reveal how users can slip into delusion and dependence

Today’s AI tools are incredibly smart at what they have been trained on, especially in employing Chain-of-Thought prompting, through intermediate reasoning steps.

Cybersecurity, AI top agenda as UAE officials visit US

Visit reinforces UAE’s position as a global hub for innovation and advanced technology

UAE chief AI officers engage with US tech leaders to boost digital transformation

How will $100K H-1B fee shake up big tech and workers?

Amazon, Google, Meta and others issue urgent travel advisory for H-1B workers

Tech giants scramble as new H-1B rules take effect from September 21.

Why digital hygiene matters in today’s cyber world

As our lives become increasingly connected, maintaining good digital habits is essential

Digital hygiene matters because it protects individuals and organisations from cyber threats like data breaches, identity theft, and malware by promoting secure online practices.

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