UAE’s energy giant Adnoc is taking a bold step in the energy sector by implementing highly autonomous agentic Ai technology. CEO Sultan Al Jaber announced this at an industry event in Abu Dhabi.

Adnoc Partners With Microsoft to Launch Autonomous Ai in Energy

In tech earnings, Microsoft and Meta beat forecasts, but both raised concerns over hefty Ai investments. Microsoft plans to spend $80 billion this year, while meta warned costs could impact ad revenue. Meanwhile, Samsung saw profit growth but struggles in the Ai market.

AI Investments Raise Red Flags for Investors

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e0b55696-50fe-49cc-9c29-d5723fbba78f}{109}" paraid="104200994" >Renowned Canadian author Margaret Atwood, who is currently writing her memoir, said in an interview that she is too old to be worried about the rise of artificial intelligence and described herself as still having a "good time" writing.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e0b55696-50fe-49cc-9c29-d5723fbba78f}{120}" paraid="541427000" >Atwood, 84, debuted as a poet in 1961 and published her first novel, "The Edible Woman", in 1969. She has since written more than 60 books, including novels, short stories and children's books.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e0b55696-50fe-49cc-9c29-d5723fbba78f}{131}" paraid="222375130" >"I'm not a writer who exists in a state of misery and finds it terribly difficult to write. You can probably guess that by the number of books I've actually written," Atwood said. "I'm having a good time."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e0b55696-50fe-49cc-9c29-d5723fbba78f}{142}" paraid="908511101" >Atwood spoke with Reuters last week while in Denmark to receive the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award&nbsp;named after the famous 19th-century fairytale writer.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e0b55696-50fe-49cc-9c29-d5723fbba78f}{153}" paraid="2013818040" >She was relaxed about the impact that AI could have on her career, drawing a contrast with younger creative people.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e0b55696-50fe-49cc-9c29-d5723fbba78f}{164}" paraid="91742001" >"AI is worrying a lot of people. (...) I'm too old to get too worried about this stuff. But if I were 30, I'd be worried," she said. "If I were a graphic designer, I would be worried."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e0b55696-50fe-49cc-9c29-d5723fbba78f}{175}" paraid="1782781868" >Last year, she reviewed poems and literature written by AI in her name.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e0b55696-50fe-49cc-9c29-d5723fbba78f}{186}" paraid="845845985" >"So far, AI is a crap poet. Really bad," she said. "And it's not a very good fiction writer either."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e0b55696-50fe-49cc-9c29-d5723fbba78f}{219}" paraid="837982419" >Atwood's dystopian novel, "The Handmaid's Tale", first published in 1985, about a theocratic dictatorship in the United States, saw a surge in sales following the election of Republican Donald Trump to the White House in 2016.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e0b55696-50fe-49cc-9c29-d5723fbba78f}{230}" paraid="1190259212" >In 2019, she published a sequel, "The Testaments", which was the joint winner of that year's Booker Prize.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e0b55696-50fe-49cc-9c29-d5723fbba78f}{241}" paraid="1322004180" >In the interview, Atwood also renewed her previous criticism of Trump, amid his current close&nbsp;presidential&nbsp;race, saying she was very concerned about what she views as his autocratic tendencies.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e0b55696-50fe-49cc-9c29-d5723fbba78f}{252}" paraid="230532735" >Her latest book, "Old Babes in the Wood", published in 2021, delves into themes of family, marriage, grief, and loss, written two years after the death of her husband, author Graeme Gibson.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{2d8d3126-be89-4c5a-89f4-8cb4976492bf}{211}" paraid="532881259" >Looking ahead, Atwood says:&nbsp;"I love people asking me about the future. What do you have in mind? The next two years, the next five years, the next 10 years? We don't know. Well, I'm writing a great honking big memoir right now, and I'm only putting in stupid things and catastrophes because everything else is boring."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{2d8d3126-be89-4c5a-89f4-8cb4976492bf}{219}" paraid="730144087" ><em>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</em></p>


Renowned Canadian author Margaret Atwood, who is currently writing her memoir, said in an interview that she is too old to be worried about the rise of artificial intelligence and described herself as still having a "good time" writing.

Renowned Canadian author Margaret Atwood, who is currently writing her memoir, said in an interview that she is too old to be worried about the rise of artificial intelligence and described herself as still having a "good time" writing. Atwood, 84, debuted as a poet in 1961 and published her first novel, "The Edible Woman", in 1969. She has since written more than 60 books, including novels, short stories and children's books. "I'm not a writer who exists in a state of misery and finds it terribly difficult to write. You can probably guess that by the number of books I've actually written," Atwood said. "I'm having a good time." Atwood spoke with Reuters last week while in Denmark to receive the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award named after the famous 19th-century fairytale writer. She was relaxed about the impact that AI could have on her career, drawing a contrast with younger creative people. "AI is worrying a lot of people. (...) I'm too old to get too worried about this stuff. But if I were 30, I'd be worried," she said. "If I were a graphic designer, I would be worried." Last year, she reviewed poems and literature written by AI in her name. "So far, AI is a crap poet. Really bad," she said. "And it's not a very good fiction writer either." Atwood's dystopian novel, "The Handmaid's Tale", first published in 1985, about a theocratic dictatorship in the United States, saw a surge in sales following the election of Republican Donald Trump to the White House in 2016. In 2019, she published a sequel, "The Testaments", which was the joint winner of that year's Booker Prize. In the interview, Atwood also renewed her previous criticism of Trump, amid his current close presidential race, saying she was very concerned about what she views as his autocratic tendencies. Her latest book, "Old Babes in the Wood", published in 2021, delves into themes of family, marriage, grief, and loss, written two years after the death of her husband, author Graeme Gibson. Looking ahead, Atwood says: "I love people asking me about the future. What do you have in mind? The next two years, the next five years, the next 10 years? We don't know. Well, I'm writing a great honking big memoir right now, and I'm only putting in stupid things and catastrophes because everything else is boring." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Margaret Atwood continues writing career smoothly, says AI does not bother her

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{791b53d3-6461-47a1-8fe9-0479c6cc9778}{239}" paraid="583479166" >Like many other music composers and artists, AR Rahman has also expressed concern and dismay about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry. He has urged for a restrictive measure to limit the use of AI misuse that puts the creativity of many industries at risk.&nbsp;</p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{72586f33-0540-4f34-b211-3074603980e1}{243}" paraid="584866335" >AR Rahman on AI threat&nbsp;</h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{05e63a04-7714-4b8a-b94c-c81cf5d155a5}{128}" paraid="2000490258" >In an interview with The Week, Rahman talked about making song remixes and reimaginations, and also how he is not one with this trend.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ddd8b1b5-ef75-445e-a96c-fc7f2afde284}{127}" paraid="286929745" >He then added that he felt the misuse of AI was a greater issue than thought. In the same interview, he called AI evil and said, "An even bigger evil is people misusing AI and not paying the composer even if they are borrowing his style. We need to bell this cat because it could lead to major ethical issues. People could lose jobs."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{31793337-6a05-468c-81d4-f4e38554a167}{53}" paraid="646051197" >Although he did admit that AI has its perks but emphasised composing a tune still takes a “human heart and philosophical mind”. Several creators are using AI tools to create songs in different voices, which begs the question of ethics, copywriting and creative ownership.&nbsp;</p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{90614270-f1df-43cd-b300-3c032e782b83}{227}" paraid="1509621477" >Rahman's&nbsp;using AI&nbsp;</h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{90614270-f1df-43cd-b300-3c032e782b83}{230}" paraid="894961978" >Rahman earlier used AI to recreate the voices of late singers Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed for the song "Thimiri Yezhuda" in<em> Lal Salam</em>. However, the composer said that he had sought permission from the singers' family members, and remuneration was also sent for the same.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{90614270-f1df-43cd-b300-3c032e782b83}{233}" paraid="2041450550" >In the past, singers&nbsp;like Neeti Mohan&nbsp;and Kavita Krishnamurthy have also spoken about the misuse of AI tools in music. Speaking with HT City earlier this year, Neeti said, "Yes, we do use technology and software (to enhance voices/music), but using AI to recreate a singer's voice who has passed away or using an existing singer’s voice without their permission is illegal. I've heard that there are some legalities being worked out so that it is not misused in the future. AI is depersonlising art. After a point, people will themselves know that it is not a good choice."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f39b42bf-eafd-46f1-899c-85f9a150987b}{81}" paraid="1202130072" ><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/diljit-dosanjh-kicks-off-dil-luminati-tour-concert-with-patriot-twist-in-delhi-771033">Diljit Dosanjh kicks off Dil-Luminati tour concert with patriotic twist in Delhi</a></strong></p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ace43612-94f1-4cec-830e-33bd79d80a7e}{192}" paraid="1980507337" >Upcoming work&nbsp;</h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{90614270-f1df-43cd-b300-3c032e782b83}{236}" paraid="721025417" >Rahman's most recent work includes the music created for Tamil film Raayan and Imtiaz Ali's Amar Singh Chamkila, both&nbsp;highly applauded and had chartbuster songs. His upcoming work will be seen in Chhava and Thug Life. &nbsp;</p>


Like many other music composers and artists, AR Rahman has also expressed concern and dismay about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry.

Like many other music composers and artists, AR Rahman has also expressed concern and dismay about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry. He has urged for a restrictive measure to limit the use of AI misuse that puts the creativity of many industries at risk. AR Rahman on AI threat In an interview with The Week, Rahman talked about making song remixes and reimaginations, and also how he is not one with this trend. He then added that he felt the misuse of AI was a greater issue than thought. In the same interview, he called AI evil and said, "An even bigger evil is people misusing AI and not paying the composer even if they are borrowing his style. We need to bell this cat because it could lead to major ethical issues. People could lose jobs." Although he did admit that AI has its perks but emphasised composing a tune still takes a “human heart and philosophical mind”. Several creators are using AI tools to create songs in different voices, which begs the question of ethics, copywriting and creative ownership. Rahman's using AI Rahman earlier used AI to recreate the voices of late singers Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed for the song "Thimiri Yezhuda" in Lal Salam. However, the composer said that he had sought permission from the singers' family members, and remuneration was also sent for the same. In the past, singers like Neeti Mohan and Kavita Krishnamurthy have also spoken about the misuse of AI tools in music. Speaking with HT City earlier this year, Neeti said, "Yes, we do use technology and software (to enhance voices/music), but using AI to recreate a singer's voice who has passed away or using an existing singer’s voice without their permission is illegal. I've heard that there are some legalities being worked out so that it is not misused in the future. AI is depersonlising art. After a point, people will themselves know that it is not a good choice." Also read: Diljit Dosanjh kicks off Dil-Luminati tour concert with patriotic twist in Delhi Upcoming work Rahman's most recent work includes the music created for Tamil film Raayan and Imtiaz Ali's Amar Singh Chamkila, both highly applauded and had chartbuster songs. His upcoming work will be seen in Chhava and Thug Life.

AR Rahman calls out ‘bigger evil’, use of AI in music industry

AI is transforming industries everywhere, including dance. It’s not only enhancing dancers’ and choreographers’ creativity but also playing a key role in preserving dance heritage. Watch the story for all the details.

AI Helping Keep This Traditional Dance Alive

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">On October 24, Nvidia announced numerous partnerships with major Indian firms and launched a Hindi language model, as the American chip company looks to ramp up business in one of the world’s biggest technology markets as detailed in a report by CNBC.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang spoke about the firm’s technology and efforts in India at its AI Summit in Mumbai . This was an event that featured Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and India’s richest person Mukesh Ambani, the chair of Reliance Industries, the CNBC report detailed further.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Amid the flurry of partnerships announced during the event, was a deal between Reliance and Nvidia to build artificial intelligence infrastructure in India. Huang stated that Nvidia is working with companies including Yotta and Tata Communications <span style="mso-spacerun:yes">&nbsp;</span>to also build computing infrastructure.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span lang="EN-GB">Jensen Huang is bullish on India’s AI story<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Huang said that by the end of the year, India will have “20 times more compute” than just over a year ago, referring to the country’s computing power. “India used to be a country that produced software, later on it exported software. In the future, India is going to export AI,” Huang said.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Nvidia also announced Nemotron-4-Mini-Hindi 4B, a small language model in Hindi, the widest-spoken of India’s multitude of languages. Companies running Nvidia hardware can deploy this language model, while Indian IT consultancy Tech Mahindra is using Nvidia’s model to launch its own Hindi AI model, Project Indus 2.0. Nvidia is also collaborating with other major Indian IT companies like Infosys, Wipro and TCS to train around 500,000 developers in creating and implementing AI agents with its software.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Nvidia’s ramp-up in India takes place as the company looks to find new regions and markets to boost business, while the rapid speed of growth it has experienced over the last year and a half begins to slow down.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span lang="EN-GB">India aims to advance semi-conductor industry to $500 billion by 2030<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been looking to lure in major foreign technology companies, particularly in the semiconductor industry, to increase investment in the country.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">India aims to establish itself as a major player in the semiconductor industry, as it strives for self-sufficiency in manufacturing. Modi has outlined various objectives to advance the semiconductor sector, setting a significant target to grow the country’s electronics industry from its current value of around $155 billion to $500 billion by 2030.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">“India is very, very dear to the world’s computer industry, central to the IT industry,” Huang said.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Further, Ambani’s presence at the Nvidia event also highlighted his conglomerate’s ambition to become a leading AI player in India. Reliance Jio, the telecommunications firm under Ambani’s Reliance Industries and an upstart less than a decade ago, is now India’s biggest mobile provider.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">“Jio aims to build large scale AI infrastructure to democratize AI leveraging data emanating from almost a billion Internet users in next few years. With this planned investments and scale, Jio aims to be the flag bearer of proliferating AI adoption from consumers to enterprises to government,” Neil Shah, partner at Counterpoint Research, told CNBC. This “unlocks significant opportunity” for Nvidia and other companies, Shah added.</span></p>


On October 24, Nvidia announced numerous partnerships with major Indian firms and launched a Hindi language model, as the American chip company looks to ramp up business in one of the world’s biggest technology markets as detailed in a report by CNBC.

On October 24, Nvidia announced numerous partnerships with major Indian firms and launched a Hindi language model, as the American chip company looks to ramp up business in one of the world’s biggest technology markets as detailed in a report by CNBC. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang spoke about the firm’s technology and efforts in India at its AI Summit in Mumbai . This was an event that featured Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and India’s richest person Mukesh Ambani, the chair of Reliance Industries, the CNBC report detailed further. Amid the flurry of partnerships announced during the event, was a deal between Reliance and Nvidia to build artificial intelligence infrastructure in India. Huang stated that Nvidia is working with companies including Yotta and Tata Communications to also build computing infrastructure. Jensen Huang is bullish on India’s AI story Huang said that by the end of the year, India will have “20 times more compute” than just over a year ago, referring to the country’s computing power. “India used to be a country that produced software, later on it exported software. In the future, India is going to export AI,” Huang said. Nvidia also announced Nemotron-4-Mini-Hindi 4B, a small language model in Hindi, the widest-spoken of India’s multitude of languages. Companies running Nvidia hardware can deploy this language model, while Indian IT consultancy Tech Mahindra is using Nvidia’s model to launch its own Hindi AI model, Project Indus 2.0. Nvidia is also collaborating with other major Indian IT companies like Infosys, Wipro and TCS to train around 500,000 developers in creating and implementing AI agents with its software. Nvidia’s ramp-up in India takes place as the company looks to find new regions and markets to boost business, while the rapid speed of growth it has experienced over the last year and a half begins to slow down. India aims to advance semi-conductor industry to $500 billion by 2030 In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been looking to lure in major foreign technology companies, particularly in the semiconductor industry, to increase investment in the country. India aims to establish itself as a major player in the semiconductor industry, as it strives for self-sufficiency in manufacturing. Modi has outlined various objectives to advance the semiconductor sector, setting a significant target to grow the country’s electronics industry from its current value of around $155 billion to $500 billion by 2030. “India is very, very dear to the world’s computer industry, central to the IT industry,” Huang said. Further, Ambani’s presence at the Nvidia event also highlighted his conglomerate’s ambition to become a leading AI player in India. Reliance Jio, the telecommunications firm under Ambani’s Reliance Industries and an upstart less than a decade ago, is now India’s biggest mobile provider. “Jio aims to build large scale AI infrastructure to democratize AI leveraging data emanating from almost a billion Internet users in next few years. With this planned investments and scale, Jio aims to be the flag bearer of proliferating AI adoption from consumers to enterprises to government,” Neil Shah, partner at Counterpoint Research, told CNBC. This “unlocks significant opportunity” for Nvidia and other companies, Shah added.

Nvidia boosts India presence through Hindi model and major collaborations

European scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm capable of interpreting pig sounds, aiming to create a tool to help farmers improve animal welfare. Watch this report for more details!

AI Algorithm Capable Of Interpreting Pig Sounds

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Qualcomm said on October 21, it is bringing technology first developed for its laptop chips to its mobile phone chips, aiming to make them more powerful for generative AI tasks as detailed in a report by Reuters. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The San Diego-based company is the world's biggest seller of mobile phone chips. In an effort to expand its business, the company in 2021 hired a group of ex-Apple engineers to help it design laptop chips, which went on sale this year and are helping power artificial intelligence (AI) features in Microsoft's Windows.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span lang="EN-GB">Brief history of Qualcomm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Qualcomm is an American multinational corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, and incorporated in Delaware. It creates semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology. It owns patents critical to the 5G, 4G, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA and WCDMA mobile communications standards.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Qualcomm was established in 1985 by Irwin Jacobs and six other co-founders. Its early research into CDMA wireless cell phone technology was funded by selling a two-way mobile digital satellite communications system known as Omnitracs.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">After a heated debate in the wireless industry, CDMA was adopted as a 2G standard in North America with Qualcomm's patents incorporated. Afterwards, there was a series of legal disputes about pricing for licensing patents required by the standard.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Over the years, Qualcomm has expanded into selling semiconductor products in a predominantly fabless manufacturing model. It also developed semiconductor components or software for vehicles, watches, laptops, wi-fi, smartphones, and other devices.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span lang="EN-GB">Impact of the new technology developed</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The Reuters report further detailed that, now, the technology developed by that team - a set of custom computing technology Qualcomm has branded "Oryon" - is being put into the company's mobile phone chips for the first time.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The company has also reworked the parts of the chip, which is called the Snapdragon 8 Elite, to handle tasks such as generating images and text. Qualcomm will offer software developers special tools beyond the ones already available in Alphabet's Android operating system to tap into those parts of the chip.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">"AI has been one of those where I think Google is moving fast, but we have our own technology to offer that end developer," Chris Patrick, Qualcomm's senior vice president and general manager for mobile handsets, discussed with Reuters. Qualcomm said Samsung Electronics, Asustek Computer and Xiaomi, among several others, will use the new chip.</span></p>

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Qualcomm said on October 21, it is bringing technology first developed for its laptop chips to its mobile phone chips, aiming to make them more powerful for generative AI tasks as detailed in a report by Reuters.

Qualcomm said on October 21, it is bringing technology first developed for its laptop chips to its mobile phone chips, aiming to make them more powerful for generative AI tasks as detailed in a report by Reuters. The San Diego-based company is the world's biggest seller of mobile phone chips. In an effort to expand its business, the company in 2021 hired a group of ex-Apple engineers to help it design laptop chips, which went on sale this year and are helping power artificial intelligence (AI) features in Microsoft's Windows. Brief history of Qualcomm Qualcomm is an American multinational corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, and incorporated in Delaware. It creates semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology. It owns patents critical to the 5G, 4G, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA and WCDMA mobile communications standards. Qualcomm was established in 1985 by Irwin Jacobs and six other co-founders. Its early research into CDMA wireless cell phone technology was funded by selling a two-way mobile digital satellite communications system known as Omnitracs. After a heated debate in the wireless industry, CDMA was adopted as a 2G standard in North America with Qualcomm's patents incorporated. Afterwards, there was a series of legal disputes about pricing for licensing patents required by the standard. Over the years, Qualcomm has expanded into selling semiconductor products in a predominantly fabless manufacturing model. It also developed semiconductor components or software for vehicles, watches, laptops, wi-fi, smartphones, and other devices. Impact of the new technology developed The Reuters report further detailed that, now, the technology developed by that team - a set of custom computing technology Qualcomm has branded "Oryon" - is being put into the company's mobile phone chips for the first time. The company has also reworked the parts of the chip, which is called the Snapdragon 8 Elite, to handle tasks such as generating images and text. Qualcomm will offer software developers special tools beyond the ones already available in Alphabet's Android operating system to tap into those parts of the chip. "AI has been one of those where I think Google is moving fast, but we have our own technology to offer that end developer," Chris Patrick, Qualcomm's senior vice president and general manager for mobile handsets, discussed with Reuters. Qualcomm said Samsung Electronics, Asustek Computer and Xiaomi, among several others, will use the new chip.

Qualcomm revamps mobile phone chips for AI, signs Samsung and others

There has been a shocking rise in AI-produced child abuse material. According to a report, AI-generated child sexual abuse content is exposing even more people to the harmful imagery.

Shocking Rise In AI-produced Child Abuse Material

<p class="MsoNormal">Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has made headlines with the launch of its upgraded AI translation tool, Marco MT, which it asserts is superior to offerings from tech giants like Google and ChatGPT. This announcement comes as Alibaba aims to bolster its international business, particularly in light of slowing growth in its domestic markets as detailed in a report by CNBC.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The report further stated that, the&nbsp;new tool, powered by Alibaba's proprietary model Qwen, is designed to assist merchants in creating product pages tailored to their target markets. It supports 15 languages and incorporates advanced features that allow it to interpret contextual clues, including cultural nuances and industry-specific terminology.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">According to Kaifu Zhang, vice president of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, the goal is to enhance the bottom line for merchants using Alibaba's platform. "If the merchants are doing well, the platform will be doing well," Zhang stated during a recent interview.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Alibaba's focus on artificial intelligence has been a key strategy for the company as it seeks to expand its global footprint. The international arm of Alibaba has reported impressive growth figures, with a 32 per cent year-on-year increase in sales, reaching $4.03 billion in the quarter ending June. This growth is particularly significant against the backdrop of a more challenging environment for its China-focused businesses, such as Taobao and Tmall.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The introduction of Marco MT is part of Alibaba's broader initiative to leverage AI technology for enhancing merchant capabilities. In September, the company also launched an AI-powered sourcing tool aimed at simplifying processes for American buyers. Despite geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Washington, these advancements highlight Alibaba's commitment to innovation.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The potential impact of Marco MT extends beyond mere translation; it represents a strategic move to empower merchants in a competitive global marketplace. By providing tools that can adapt to various languages and cultural contexts, Alibaba aims to facilitate smoother transactions and improve customer engagement for sellers on its platforms.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Furthermore, Alibaba's efforts in AI are not limited to translation tools. The company has released over 100 open-source AI models under the Qwen 2.5 banner, covering diverse industries from automotive to gaming and scientific research. This commitment to open-source technology underscores Alibaba's ambition to lead in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">As the digital landscape continues to evolve, Alibaba's latest offering positions it as a formidable player against established competitors like Google and ChatGPT. The success of Marco MT could redefine how businesses approach global commerce and communication, making it an exciting development for merchants worldwide.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Hence, with its new AI translation tool, Alibaba is not only enhancing its service offerings but also setting a benchmark for innovation in the e-commerce sector. As merchants increasingly seek tools that can help them navigate international markets effectively, Alibaba's Marco MT may well become an essential asset in their digital toolkit.<o:p></o:p></p>

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Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has made headlines with the launch of its upgraded AI translation tool, Marco MT, which it asserts is superior to offerings from tech giants like Google and ChatGPT.

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has made headlines with the launch of its upgraded AI translation tool, Marco MT, which it asserts is superior to offerings from tech giants like Google and ChatGPT. This announcement comes as Alibaba aims to bolster its international business, particularly in light of slowing growth in its domestic markets as detailed in a report by CNBC. The report further stated that, the new tool, powered by Alibaba's proprietary model Qwen, is designed to assist merchants in creating product pages tailored to their target markets. It supports 15 languages and incorporates advanced features that allow it to interpret contextual clues, including cultural nuances and industry-specific terminology. According to Kaifu Zhang, vice president of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, the goal is to enhance the bottom line for merchants using Alibaba's platform. "If the merchants are doing well, the platform will be doing well," Zhang stated during a recent interview. Alibaba's focus on artificial intelligence has been a key strategy for the company as it seeks to expand its global footprint. The international arm of Alibaba has reported impressive growth figures, with a 32 per cent year-on-year increase in sales, reaching $4.03 billion in the quarter ending June. This growth is particularly significant against the backdrop of a more challenging environment for its China-focused businesses, such as Taobao and Tmall. The introduction of Marco MT is part of Alibaba's broader initiative to leverage AI technology for enhancing merchant capabilities. In September, the company also launched an AI-powered sourcing tool aimed at simplifying processes for American buyers. Despite geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Washington, these advancements highlight Alibaba's commitment to innovation. The potential impact of Marco MT extends beyond mere translation; it represents a strategic move to empower merchants in a competitive global marketplace. By providing tools that can adapt to various languages and cultural contexts, Alibaba aims to facilitate smoother transactions and improve customer engagement for sellers on its platforms. Furthermore, Alibaba's efforts in AI are not limited to translation tools. The company has released over 100 open-source AI models under the Qwen 2.5 banner, covering diverse industries from automotive to gaming and scientific research. This commitment to open-source technology underscores Alibaba's ambition to lead in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, Alibaba's latest offering positions it as a formidable player against established competitors like Google and ChatGPT. The success of Marco MT could redefine how businesses approach global commerce and communication, making it an exciting development for merchants worldwide. Hence, with its new AI translation tool, Alibaba is not only enhancing its service offerings but also setting a benchmark for innovation in the e-commerce sector. As merchants increasingly seek tools that can help them navigate international markets effectively, Alibaba's Marco MT may well become an essential asset in their digital toolkit.

Alibaba claims its new AI translation tool outperforms Google and ChatGPT

<p>In a new investigation, it has been found that millions of users are using&nbsp;AI-powered&nbsp;chatbots&nbsp;on&nbsp;Telegram&nbsp;to create nude and explicit images of real people.</p>

<p>The users are allowed by the bots to alter photos with some clicks and create deep fakes which remove clothing from the image or fabricate sexual activity, according to a report published by Wired.</p>

<p>The report further stated that these chatbots have been utilised by as many as four&nbsp;million users every month to create deepfakes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An alarm about the situation was raised by experts like Henry Ajder who noted that serious risks were posed by such bots, especially to young girls and women.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/telegram-to-share-bad-users-ip-address-phone-numbers-to-government-authorities-ceo-durov-761447">Telegram to share 'bad' users' IP address, phone numbers to government authorities: CEO Durov</a></p>

<p>Ajder had found these explicit chatbots four years ago on the social media platform. He emphasised that the situation has been “nightmarish" considering the amount of people who have been actively using them.</p>

<p>"It is really concerning that these tools — which are really ruining lives and creating a very nightmarish scenario primarily for young girls and for women — are still so easy to access and to find on the surface web, on one of the biggest apps in the world," he explained.</p>

<h2><strong>Telegram becomes hub of harmful bots</strong></h2>

<p>Telegram, which is primarily known for translations and alerts, has turned into a hub for such harmful bots.</p>

<p>Wired claimed that when they reached out to the company, they did not receive any response, however, the bots disappeared from the platform.</p>

<p>As per the report, the deepfake bots had clarity about what they had to do. The names and descriptions of the bot clearly referred to nudity and removing women’s clothes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I can do anything you want about the face or clothes of the photo you give me,” Wired claimed one of the creators’ of one bot wrote. “Experience the shock brought by AI (Artificial Intelligence),” another said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Telegram A Hub For Southeast Asian Crime Gangs? Shocking UN Report</strong></p>

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<p>Speaking about the impact of these fake images to Wired, the head of&nbsp;technology-facilitated abuse&nbsp;and economic empowerment at Refuge, Emma Pickering said, “These types of fake images can harm a person’s health and well-being by causing psychological trauma and feelings of humiliation, fear, embarrassment, and shame."</p>

<p>“While this form of abuse is common, perpetrators are rarely held to account, and we know this type of abuse is becoming increasingly common in intimate partner relationships," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this month, Telegram CEO&nbsp;Pavel Durov&nbsp;faced the charge of facilitating child pornography, however, there has been little change in the operations of the platform.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1001,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2888}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1001,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2888}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a new investigation, it has been found that millions of users are using AI-powered chatbots on Telegram to create nude and explicit images of real people. The users are allowed by the bots to alter photos with some clicks and create deep fakes which remove clothing from the image or fabricate sexual activity, according to a report published by Wired.

In a new investigation, it has been found that millions of users are using AI-powered chatbots on Telegram to create nude and explicit images of real people. The users are allowed by the bots to alter photos with some clicks and create deep fakes which remove clothing from the image or fabricate sexual activity, according to a report published by Wired. The report further stated that these chatbots have been utilised by as many as four million users every month to create deepfakes. An alarm about the situation was raised by experts like Henry Ajder who noted that serious risks were posed by such bots, especially to young girls and women. Also Read: Telegram to share 'bad' users' IP address, phone numbers to government authorities: CEO Durov Ajder had found these explicit chatbots four years ago on the social media platform. He emphasised that the situation has been “nightmarish" considering the amount of people who have been actively using them. "It is really concerning that these tools — which are really ruining lives and creating a very nightmarish scenario primarily for young girls and for women — are still so easy to access and to find on the surface web, on one of the biggest apps in the world," he explained. Telegram becomes hub of harmful bots Telegram, which is primarily known for translations and alerts, has turned into a hub for such harmful bots. Wired claimed that when they reached out to the company, they did not receive any response, however, the bots disappeared from the platform. As per the report, the deepfake bots had clarity about what they had to do. The names and descriptions of the bot clearly referred to nudity and removing women’s clothes. “I can do anything you want about the face or clothes of the photo you give me,” Wired claimed one of the creators’ of one bot wrote. “Experience the shock brought by AI (Artificial Intelligence),” another said. Watch: Telegram A Hub For Southeast Asian Crime Gangs? Shocking UN Report Speaking about the impact of these fake images to Wired, the head of technology-facilitated abuse and economic empowerment at Refuge, Emma Pickering said, “These types of fake images can harm a person’s health and well-being by causing psychological trauma and feelings of humiliation, fear, embarrassment, and shame." “While this form of abuse is common, perpetrators are rarely held to account, and we know this type of abuse is becoming increasingly common in intimate partner relationships," she added. Earlier this month, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov faced the charge of facilitating child pornography, however, there has been little change in the operations of the platform. (With inputs from agencies)

Telegram's AI chatbots are capable of creating nudes of anyone: Report

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A new wave of cybercrime is emerging, as scammers increasingly use AI-powered deepfakes and advanced impersonation techniques to target high-profile celebrities like Orry and Taylor Swift. Cybercriminals are leveraging AI tools to create highly convincing fake images, videos, and audio clips, deceiving both fans and the public. These scams often involve fraudulent endorsement deals, fake charity campaigns, or impersonation schemes aimed at extracting personal information or money.

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Foxconn's Chairman Young Liu has recently shed light on the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence (AI), asserting that the current investment boom in AI is far from over. Speaking in an interview with CNBC, Liu emphasised that advancements in large language models (LLMs) indicate that the industry is still in its early stages of development.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Liu noted that each new iteration of AI technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated, which he believes will significantly impact the AI server sector. This sector has been a key driver of Foxconn's growth this year, particularly with the anticipated release of Nvidia's Blackwell server chip, which Liu described as having "much better" demand than initially expected.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The concept of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) was also a focal point in Liu's discussion. He explained that while discussions around AGI are gaining traction, we are currently at what he terms "level two" of intelligence development, with further advancements needed to reach higher levels. His insights align with those from OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman, who has suggested that AGI could emerge in the near future but may not have as profound an impact on employment as many anticipate.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Foxconn, known as Hon Hai in Taiwan and China, is not only a major player in AI infrastructure but also a leading contract manufacturer for global technology firms including Apple. Recently, the company reported impressive sales figures, with revenues surpassing 1 trillion Taiwanese dollars (approximately £575 billion) for the September quarter a year-on-year increase of 20.2 per cent. This growth is attributed to heightened demand for AI technologies.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The strong demand for Nvidia's Blackwell chip has prompted Foxconn to expand its manufacturing capabilities. Liu indicated that the company is establishing new factories in Mexico to meet this demand, which he described as "insane." The Blackwell chip, expected to be priced between £30,000 and £40,000 per unit, is sought after by tech giants like OpenAI and Microsoft for their AI data centres.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">As Foxconn continues to supply cloud-based AI applications like ChatGPT, it is also focusing on producing devices featuring generative AI capabilities. Liu expressed optimism about "on-device" AI, where data processing occurs directly on mobile devices rather than relying solely on cloud services. He believes that this area represents a significant growth opportunity for Foxconn.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The smartphone market is also witnessing a resurgence, with manufacturers integrating advanced AI features into their latest devices. Preliminary data from IDC indicates a 6.5 per cent year-on-year increase in smartphone shipments during the second quarter of 2024, marking four consecutive quarters of growth after years of decline.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Liu anticipates that generative AI devices will become a major growth area for Foxconn in the coming years. He remarked on the potential for a new phase of continuous growth termed a "supercycle," driven by innovative AI features in smartphones from major players like Apple, Samsung, Google, and Huawei's Honor.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">As Foxconn navigates this evolving landscape, it remains well-positioned to capitalise on both current trends and future developments within the AI sector. With Liu’s insights underlining&nbsp;the ongoing evolution of technology and its implications for various industries, it is clear that the journey towards more advanced AI capabilities is just beginning.</span></p>


Foxconn's Chairman Young Liu has recently shed light on the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence (AI), asserting that the current investment boom in AI is far from over.

Foxconn's Chairman Young Liu has recently shed light on the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence (AI), asserting that the current investment boom in AI is far from over. Speaking in an interview with CNBC, Liu emphasised that advancements in large language models (LLMs) indicate that the industry is still in its early stages of development. Liu noted that each new iteration of AI technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated, which he believes will significantly impact the AI server sector. This sector has been a key driver of Foxconn's growth this year, particularly with the anticipated release of Nvidia's Blackwell server chip, which Liu described as having "much better" demand than initially expected. The concept of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) was also a focal point in Liu's discussion. He explained that while discussions around AGI are gaining traction, we are currently at what he terms "level two" of intelligence development, with further advancements needed to reach higher levels. His insights align with those from OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman, who has suggested that AGI could emerge in the near future but may not have as profound an impact on employment as many anticipate. Foxconn, known as Hon Hai in Taiwan and China, is not only a major player in AI infrastructure but also a leading contract manufacturer for global technology firms including Apple. Recently, the company reported impressive sales figures, with revenues surpassing 1 trillion Taiwanese dollars (approximately £575 billion) for the September quarter a year-on-year increase of 20.2 per cent. This growth is attributed to heightened demand for AI technologies. The strong demand for Nvidia's Blackwell chip has prompted Foxconn to expand its manufacturing capabilities. Liu indicated that the company is establishing new factories in Mexico to meet this demand, which he described as "insane." The Blackwell chip, expected to be priced between £30,000 and £40,000 per unit, is sought after by tech giants like OpenAI and Microsoft for their AI data centres. As Foxconn continues to supply cloud-based AI applications like ChatGPT, it is also focusing on producing devices featuring generative AI capabilities. Liu expressed optimism about "on-device" AI, where data processing occurs directly on mobile devices rather than relying solely on cloud services. He believes that this area represents a significant growth opportunity for Foxconn. The smartphone market is also witnessing a resurgence, with manufacturers integrating advanced AI features into their latest devices. Preliminary data from IDC indicates a 6.5 per cent year-on-year increase in smartphone shipments during the second quarter of 2024, marking four consecutive quarters of growth after years of decline. Liu anticipates that generative AI devices will become a major growth area for Foxconn in the coming years. He remarked on the potential for a new phase of continuous growth termed a "supercycle," driven by innovative AI features in smartphones from major players like Apple, Samsung, Google, and Huawei's Honor. As Foxconn navigates this evolving landscape, it remains well-positioned to capitalise on both current trends and future developments within the AI sector. With Liu’s insights underlining the ongoing evolution of technology and its implications for various industries, it is clear that the journey towards more advanced AI capabilities is just beginning.

Foxconn Chairman predicts continued growth in AI investment as language models evolve

Youtube has resolved a bug that by mistake used to remove channels and videos primarily for spam and deceptive content. The issue arose last thursday affecting users which also included paid subscribers. Watch to know more.

Youtube Fixes Bug That Removed Channels And Videos

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:160,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2051}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:160,&quot;w&quot;:798,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2051}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:160,&quot;w&quot;:717,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2051}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/journalist-sets-himself-on-fire-at-ceasefire-protest-in-washington-as-gaza-war-nears-first-anniversary-764889">Journalist sets himself on fire at ceasefire protest in Washington as Gaza war nears first anniversary</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:192,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2083}">As reported by Forbes, the two nearly identical photos show significant alterations. One glaring issue is that the child has an extra misplaced finger in one image. Furthermore, she is wearing different shirts and is seated in distinct types of boats in each picture. The dog in the images also varies slightly, with its coat appearing darker in the more pixelated version.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:258,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:678,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2149}"><img alt="AI " bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:258,&quot;w&quot;:1200,&quot;h&quot;:675,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2149}" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6a08c5a0-8157-4613-9811-10e8769eda04" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/New%20wion%20-%202024-10-06T125850.766.png" /></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:952,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2843}">Not only common people, even Utah Senator Mike Lee fell victim to the doctored images, sharing one on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption, "Caption this photo." He later deleted the post after users pointed out its inauthenticity. Similarly, a Facebook user shared the manipulated image, calling for help for the "babies and their families."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1018,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2909}">Experts warn that digitally altered images depicting disasters can have serious long-term repercussions. They complicate relief efforts, distort narratives, erode public trust in crisis situations, and can even lead to scams that exploit people's goodwill, though it remains unclear if this particular image has been used for fraudulent fundraising.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1084,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2975}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1084,&quot;w&quot;:756,&quot;h&quot;:33,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2975}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1084,&quot;w&quot;:756,&quot;h&quot;:33,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2975}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jd-vance-backs-trumps-state-based-abortion-approach-after-melania-trumps-pro-choice-statement-764867">JD Vance backs Trump's state-based abortion approach days after Melania Trump's pro-choice statement</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1133,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3024}">With misinformation spiralling around Hurricane Helene, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has now established a Rumor Response page. This page aims to debunk false claims, including allegations that FEMA is confiscating survivors' properties, distributing aid based on demographic criteria, or confiscating donations and supplies.&nbsp;</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1456,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3347}">FEMA has urged the public to stay vigilant against rumours and scams in the wake of the hurricane.</p>

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Just days after Hurricane Helene hit the United States, a wave of misinformation has flooded the internet. Among it are two digitally manipulated images that supposedly show a distraught child in a boat amidst floodwaters.

Just days after Hurricane Helene hit the United States, a wave of misinformation has flooded the internet. Among it are two digitally manipulated images that supposedly show a distraught child in a boat amidst floodwaters. AI-generated images At first glance, the images appear to depict a child in a life jacket clutching a dog as heavy rain from the devastating storm pours down. However, closer inspection reveals flaws that expose the images as fakes. Also read | Journalist sets himself on fire at ceasefire protest in Washington as Gaza war nears first anniversary As reported by Forbes, the two nearly identical photos show significant alterations. One glaring issue is that the child has an extra misplaced finger in one image. Furthermore, she is wearing different shirts and is seated in distinct types of boats in each picture. The dog in the images also varies slightly, with its coat appearing darker in the more pixelated version. Not only common people, even Utah Senator Mike Lee fell victim to the doctored images, sharing one on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption, "Caption this photo." He later deleted the post after users pointed out its inauthenticity. Similarly, a Facebook user shared the manipulated image, calling for help for the "babies and their families." Experts warn that digitally altered images depicting disasters can have serious long-term repercussions. They complicate relief efforts, distort narratives, erode public trust in crisis situations, and can even lead to scams that exploit people's goodwill, though it remains unclear if this particular image has been used for fraudulent fundraising. Also read | JD Vance backs Trump's state-based abortion approach days after Melania Trump's pro-choice statement With misinformation spiralling around Hurricane Helene, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has now established a Rumor Response page. This page aims to debunk false claims, including allegations that FEMA is confiscating survivors' properties, distributing aid based on demographic criteria, or confiscating donations and supplies. Rumors can create confusion and keep people from getting help they need. ONLY share information from trusted sources. Visit our rumor control page to get the correct answers to your questions in the wake of #Helene: https://t.co/Z5vxuBTths pic.twitter.com/vABH5HzE1j — FEMA (@fema) October 5, 2024 × Among the more outlandish conspiracy theories circulating is one suggesting that the government employed weather control technology to direct the hurricane towards Republican voters. FEMA has urged the public to stay vigilant against rumours and scams in the wake of the hurricane. "Help keep yourself, your family and your community safe after Hurricane Helene by being aware of rumours and scams and sharing official information from trusted sources." (With inputs from agencies)

Heartbreaking images or something else? AI-generated deepfakes of Hurricane Helene victims go viral

As artificial intelligence continues to advance rapidly, concerns are growing over whether the excitement surrounding AI has exceeded its actual capabilities. Experts are questioning if society is placing too much trust in AI technologies, potentially overlooking the risks and limitations that come with its widespread use.

AI's Capabilities In Question: Can AI Frenzy Gone Too Far?

<p>Two Harvard students, taking inspiration from Meta's smart glasses, created a strange AI-powered spectacle which can easily invade someone's privacy without their knowledge.</p>

<p>This device, called 'I-XRAY', uses facial recognition software as well as AI to instantly ascertain the identities of people.</p>

<p>The students shared an astonishing video which showed the power of the spectacles. In the video, the glasses were quickly telling the names and personal details of strangers they were seeing.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/can-ai-help-scientists-predict-accurate-earthquakes-heres-what-experts-say-757370">Can AI help scientists predict earthquakes accurately? Here's what experts say</a></p>

<p>These personal details included home address, work history and even the names of parents of the individual.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how these AI glasses work</strong></h2>

<p>The stream for the faces of people is monitored by a computer programme which can match the face to the images available publicly across the internet.</p>

<p>After this, the AI fetches details like the person's name, occupation and other details. The results go to a different application which has been created by the students.</p>

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<p>The glasses have been created by two&nbsp;engineers - AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio - at Harvard University in Cambridge,&nbsp;Massachusetts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The purpose of building this tool is not for misuse, and we are not releasing it," said the engineers in a document which explained the technology.</p>

<p>"Our goal is to demonstrate the current capabilities of smart glasses, face search engines, large language models and public databases. [We're] raising awareness that extracting someone's home address and other personal details from just their face on the street is possible today," they added.</p>

<h2><strong>Engineers share the video of spectacles on X</strong></h2>

<p>Taking to X, Nguyen&nbsp;shared a video of the technology and wrote the caption, "Are we ready for a world where our data is exposed at a glance?"</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman Says AI Won't Replace Human Writers Anytime Soon</strong></p>

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<p>In the clip, the students were seen using a combination of existing tech on the market for creating AI glasses "that reveal anyone's personal details just from looking at them".&nbsp;</p>

<p>I-XRAY has been using FastPeopleSearch which is an online tool that needs only the name of someone to find their personal information like home addresses, phone numbers, age, and relatives from social media profiles and publicly available records.</p>

<p>"It's all fed back to an app we wrote on our phone," said Nguyen in the video shared on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Two Harvard students, taking inspiration from Meta's smart glasses, created a strange AI-powered spectacle which can easily invade someone's privacy without their knowledge.

Two Harvard students, taking inspiration from Meta's smart glasses, created a strange AI-powered spectacle which can easily invade someone's privacy without their knowledge. This device, called 'I-XRAY', uses facial recognition software as well as AI to instantly ascertain the identities of people. The students shared an astonishing video which showed the power of the spectacles. In the video, the glasses were quickly telling the names and personal details of strangers they were seeing. Also Read: Can AI help scientists predict earthquakes accurately? Here's what experts say These personal details included home address, work history and even the names of parents of the individual. Here's how these AI glasses work The stream for the faces of people is monitored by a computer programme which can match the face to the images available publicly across the internet. After this, the AI fetches details like the person's name, occupation and other details. The results go to a different application which has been created by the students. Несколько студентов из Гарварда сделали устройство для распознавания лиц на ходу. Для этого они использовали очки от Ray-Ban и Цукерберга, а также свой софт под названием I-XRAY 🧵pic.twitter.com/1u1kzQDWyf — Завтракаст • подкаст (@zavtracast) October 3, 2024 × The glasses have been created by two engineers - AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio - at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. "The purpose of building this tool is not for misuse, and we are not releasing it," said the engineers in a document which explained the technology. "Our goal is to demonstrate the current capabilities of smart glasses, face search engines, large language models and public databases. [We're] raising awareness that extracting someone's home address and other personal details from just their face on the street is possible today," they added. Engineers share the video of spectacles on X Taking to X, Nguyen shared a video of the technology and wrote the caption, "Are we ready for a world where our data is exposed at a glance?" Watch: ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman Says AI Won't Replace Human Writers Anytime Soon In the clip, the students were seen using a combination of existing tech on the market for creating AI glasses "that reveal anyone's personal details just from looking at them". I-XRAY has been using FastPeopleSearch which is an online tool that needs only the name of someone to find their personal information like home addresses, phone numbers, age, and relatives from social media profiles and publicly available records. "It's all fed back to an app we wrote on our phone," said Nguyen in the video shared on X. (With inputs from agencies)

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Chinese chip maker Cambricon technologies corp. Saw its stocks surge by the maximum daily limit of 20%. Following the reports that the Chinese government is urging local companies to shift away from NVIDIA processors in favor of homegrown alternatives.

China Pushes Local Chips Over NVIDIA's H20

<p>Governor Gavin Newsom invalidated a crucial AI safety bill on Sunday while addressing fears from the tech industry that it may discourage innovation and compel AI firms to leave California. The governor challenged the bill for set high standards for even primary AI functions regardless of their usage.</p>

<p>In his veto message Newsom noted that the legislation did not address the dangers tied to AI systems working in paramount or private information contexts. He pointed out the necessity for functional controls and assigned distinguished professionals in generative AI to guide the state in forming a reliable framework for AI governance. He told state agencies to examine the risks tied to catastrophic events involving AI.</p>

<p>Democratic State Senator Scott Wiener wrote the bill to create safety testing for advanced AI models and to set up a regulatory authority for Frontier Models. Such systems will showcase AI tools that need strong computing capabilities or surpass $100 million in investment. He maintained that this bill should be necessary to shield the citizens from the quick developments in AI technology.</p>

<p>According to critics like Wiener the decision risks exposing the public to harm since past voluntary agreements from the sector tend to fall short. He indicated that it is unwise to delay measures until there is a major emergency.</p>

<p>Newsom vowed to work alongside lawmakers on impending AI regulations despite the veto. He admitted that an innovative approach from California may be needed given that federal action has been hindered with AI safeguards.</p>

<p>Tech industry groups, including the Chamber of Progress, praised the veto, asserting that California’s tech economy thrives on competition and innovation. Major companies like Google, Microsoft, and Meta had voiced opposition to the bill, while proponents included Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Amazon-backed Anthropic.</p>

<p>In a separate move, Newsom signed legislation requiring the state to evaluate potential threats posed by generative AI to California’s critical infrastructure, signaling ongoing efforts to address AI-related risks.</p>


Governor Gavin Newsom invalidated a crucial AI safety bill on Sunday while addressing fears from the tech industry that it may discourage innovation and compel AI firms to leave California.

Governor Gavin Newsom invalidated a crucial AI safety bill on Sunday while addressing fears from the tech industry that it may discourage innovation and compel AI firms to leave California. The governor challenged the bill for set high standards for even primary AI functions regardless of their usage. In his veto message Newsom noted that the legislation did not address the dangers tied to AI systems working in paramount or private information contexts. He pointed out the necessity for functional controls and assigned distinguished professionals in generative AI to guide the state in forming a reliable framework for AI governance. He told state agencies to examine the risks tied to catastrophic events involving AI. Democratic State Senator Scott Wiener wrote the bill to create safety testing for advanced AI models and to set up a regulatory authority for Frontier Models. Such systems will showcase AI tools that need strong computing capabilities or surpass $100 million in investment. He maintained that this bill should be necessary to shield the citizens from the quick developments in AI technology. According to critics like Wiener the decision risks exposing the public to harm since past voluntary agreements from the sector tend to fall short. He indicated that it is unwise to delay measures until there is a major emergency. Newsom vowed to work alongside lawmakers on impending AI regulations despite the veto. He admitted that an innovative approach from California may be needed given that federal action has been hindered with AI safeguards. Tech industry groups, including the Chamber of Progress, praised the veto, asserting that California’s tech economy thrives on competition and innovation. Major companies like Google, Microsoft, and Meta had voiced opposition to the bill, while proponents included Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Amazon-backed Anthropic. In a separate move, Newsom signed legislation requiring the state to evaluate potential threats posed by generative AI to California’s critical infrastructure, signaling ongoing efforts to address AI-related risks.

California Governor vetoes controversial AI safety bill

<p>As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly integrates into every facet of our lives, data centres are evolving to meet the growing demand for intelligence and scale. The global AI market is projected to reach $407 billion by 2027, with AI workloads estimated to account for over 50% of data centre infrastructure by 2025. The rise of AI-driven applications, particularly generative AI (GenAI), is reshaping industries, from healthcare and finance to entertainment and education. This shift requires not only cutting-edge computational power but also a fundamental rethinking of how data centres are designed, managed, and scaled.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>AI and GenAI: The Driving Force Behind Modern Data Centres&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>AI’s ability to process vast amounts of data in real-time has unlocked new capabilities, from predictive analytics to conversational agents powered by large language models (LLMs). GenAI, in particular, is revolutionising how businesses generate content, build solutions, and automate processes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Large-scale AI applications rely on advanced hardware such as GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) and TPUs (Tensor Processing Units) to accelerate training and inference processes. Traditional data centres once focused primarily on storage, are now built to handle the complexities of AI workloads. This requires significant adaptations in network architecture, storage systems, and data transmission, all geared towards maximising efficiency and speed.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Scaling for Intelligence: Infrastructure Adaptations&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The challenge is no longer just about storing data; it’s about how fast that data can be processed, analysed, and used to drive intelligent decisions. Data centres are undergoing a transformation to accommodate AI’s need for scalable, high-performance infrastructure. Hyper-converged infrastructure, which integrates computing, storage, and networking into a single system, is a key innovation in helping data centres manage AI workloads. Additionally, edge computing is gaining traction as it allows data to be processed closer to the source, reducing latency and bandwidth use. These adaptations help ensure that AI applications can run seamlessly, providing real time responses in everything from autonomous vehicles to smart factories.</p>

<p><strong>Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in the AI Age&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>With great computational power comes great energy demand. AI and GenAI models are highly resource-intensive, driving up the energy consumption of data centres. In response, the industry is focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability. Innovations like liquid cooling, which dissipates heat more effectively than traditional air-based methods, are helping data centres manage the heat generated by powerful AI hardware. AI itself is being leveraged to optimise power usage, dynamically adjusting energy consumption based on workload needs. This not only reduces operational costs but also minimises the carbon footprint of data centres—a crucial consideration as businesses aim to meet sustainability goals.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Security and Reliability: Safeguarding AI-Driven Data&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The integration of AI into business-critical operations places even more emphasis on security and reliability. AI models often handle sensitive data, making them a target for cyberattacks. To counter this, data centres are utilising AI-powered threat detection systems to identify and mitigate risks in real-time.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The Role of GenAI in Data Centre Management&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Interestingly, AI is not only driving the demand for data centres but also transforming how they are being managed. Generative AI models are now being used to optimise operations within data centres, automating routine tasks and enhancing overall efficiency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From traffic routing to load balancing, GenAI systems can predict peak usage times, allocate resources more effectively, and even prevent potential hardware failures through predictive maintenance. These advancements help reduce operational costs and streamline data centre management, ensuring that the infrastructure keeps pace with AI’s growing needs.</p>

<p><strong>The Future of Data Centres in the AI Age&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>As AI and GenAI continue to evolve, the role of data centres will become even more critical. The global data centre market is expected to exceed $105 billion by 2028, driven largely by AI advancements. The demand for scalable, intelligent, and efficient infrastructure will only increase, pushing data centres to further innovate. We can expect advancements in quantum computing, new cooling technologies, and even more integration of AI into data centre operations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the age of AI, data centres are not just storage facilities but also the backbone of an intelligent digital economy. By meeting the demands of AI and GenAI, data centres are enabling businesses to innovate, scale, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing world.</p>


As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly integrates into every facet of our lives, data centres are evolving to meet the growing demand for intelligence and scale.

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly integrates into every facet of our lives, data centres are evolving to meet the growing demand for intelligence and scale. The global AI market is projected to reach $407 billion by 2027, with AI workloads estimated to account for over 50% of data centre infrastructure by 2025. The rise of AI-driven applications, particularly generative AI (GenAI), is reshaping industries, from healthcare and finance to entertainment and education. This shift requires not only cutting-edge computational power but also a fundamental rethinking of how data centres are designed, managed, and scaled. AI and GenAI: The Driving Force Behind Modern Data Centres AI’s ability to process vast amounts of data in real-time has unlocked new capabilities, from predictive analytics to conversational agents powered by large language models (LLMs). GenAI, in particular, is revolutionising how businesses generate content, build solutions, and automate processes. Large-scale AI applications rely on advanced hardware such as GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) and TPUs (Tensor Processing Units) to accelerate training and inference processes. Traditional data centres once focused primarily on storage, are now built to handle the complexities of AI workloads. This requires significant adaptations in network architecture, storage systems, and data transmission, all geared towards maximising efficiency and speed. Scaling for Intelligence: Infrastructure Adaptations The challenge is no longer just about storing data; it’s about how fast that data can be processed, analysed, and used to drive intelligent decisions. Data centres are undergoing a transformation to accommodate AI’s need for scalable, high-performance infrastructure. Hyper-converged infrastructure, which integrates computing, storage, and networking into a single system, is a key innovation in helping data centres manage AI workloads. Additionally, edge computing is gaining traction as it allows data to be processed closer to the source, reducing latency and bandwidth use. These adaptations help ensure that AI applications can run seamlessly, providing real time responses in everything from autonomous vehicles to smart factories. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in the AI Age With great computational power comes great energy demand. AI and GenAI models are highly resource-intensive, driving up the energy consumption of data centres. In response, the industry is focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability. Innovations like liquid cooling, which dissipates heat more effectively than traditional air-based methods, are helping data centres manage the heat generated by powerful AI hardware. AI itself is being leveraged to optimise power usage, dynamically adjusting energy consumption based on workload needs. This not only reduces operational costs but also minimises the carbon footprint of data centres—a crucial consideration as businesses aim to meet sustainability goals. Security and Reliability: Safeguarding AI-Driven Data The integration of AI into business-critical operations places even more emphasis on security and reliability. AI models often handle sensitive data, making them a target for cyberattacks. To counter this, data centres are utilising AI-powered threat detection systems to identify and mitigate risks in real-time. The Role of GenAI in Data Centre Management Interestingly, AI is not only driving the demand for data centres but also transforming how they are being managed. Generative AI models are now being used to optimise operations within data centres, automating routine tasks and enhancing overall efficiency. From traffic routing to load balancing, GenAI systems can predict peak usage times, allocate resources more effectively, and even prevent potential hardware failures through predictive maintenance. These advancements help reduce operational costs and streamline data centre management, ensuring that the infrastructure keeps pace with AI’s growing needs. The Future of Data Centres in the AI Age As AI and GenAI continue to evolve, the role of data centres will become even more critical. The global data centre market is expected to exceed $105 billion by 2028, driven largely by AI advancements. The demand for scalable, intelligent, and efficient infrastructure will only increase, pushing data centres to further innovate. We can expect advancements in quantum computing, new cooling technologies, and even more integration of AI into data centre operations. In the age of AI, data centres are not just storage facilities but also the backbone of an intelligent digital economy. By meeting the demands of AI and GenAI, data centres are enabling businesses to innovate, scale, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing world.

Data Centres in the Age of AI: Meeting the Demand for Intelligence and Scale  

Who doesn’t love a tasty scoop of ice cream? But what if we tell you that AI is now adding its own flavour to the frozen treat? In this story, we show you how ice cream makers are using AI to craft unique and delicious creations.

ChatGPT Whips Up Unique Ice Cream Flavours in Italy

<p>Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, will use the voices of celebrities like legendary British actress Dame Judi Dench and American wrestler-actor John Cena for its artificial intelligence chatbot.</p>

<p>Other AI voice options for users include American actress Kristen Bell as well as actor-comedians Awkwafina and Keegan-Michael Key.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/openai-cto-mira-murati-2-research-executives-announce-exit-joining-wave-of-high-profile-departures-762067">Also read: OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, 2 research executives announce exit, joining wave of high-profile departures</a></strong><br />
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CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the celebrity chatbots at Meta's annual Connect conference on Wednesday (Sep 25).</p>

<p>Users can opt for one of these five celebrities for the digital assistant of Meta, which is similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT.</p>

<p>Earlier reports had said that Meta offered millions of dollars to several celebrities to be the voice of its AI chatbot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week, Zuckerberg shared a video of Cena in the run-up to the chatbot announcement.</p>

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<p>Meta debuted its AI chatbots in September 2023. They had the personalities of model Kendall Jenner and rapper Snoop Dogg, but did not seem to work. Those bots were yanked by the social media giant.</p>

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<p>The new voiced chatbots will be launched first in the US and other English-speaking regions.</p>

<p>The celebrity-voiced chatbots will be featured across the Meta apps: WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/you-phone-is-listening-to-your-conversations-firm-working-for-fb-google-confirms-755911">Also read:&nbsp;Your phone is listening to your conversations, firm working for FB, Google confirms</a></p>

<p>Meta's move into the chatbots comes as compensation is intensifying with Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Google parent Alphabet in the field of generative AI.</p>

<p>OpenAI had introduced a similar voiced chatbot this May, but it became controversial after actress Scarlett Johansson complained about it being too similar to her voice, in spite of her having declined to take part in the project.<br />
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Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, will use the voices of celebrities like legendary British actress Dame Judi Dench and American wrestler-actor John Cena for its artificial intelligence chatbot.

Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, will use the voices of celebrities like legendary British actress Dame Judi Dench and American wrestler-actor John Cena for its artificial intelligence chatbot. Other AI voice options for users include American actress Kristen Bell as well as actor-comedians Awkwafina and Keegan-Michael Key. Also read: OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, 2 research executives announce exit, joining wave of high-profile departures CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the celebrity chatbots at Meta's annual Connect conference on Wednesday (Sep 25). Users can opt for one of these five celebrities for the digital assistant of Meta, which is similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT. Earlier reports had said that Meta offered millions of dollars to several celebrities to be the voice of its AI chatbot. Last week, Zuckerberg shared a video of Cena in the run-up to the chatbot announcement. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mark Zuckerberg (@zuck) × Meta debuted its AI chatbots in September 2023. They had the personalities of model Kendall Jenner and rapper Snoop Dogg, but did not seem to work. Those bots were yanked by the social media giant. Watch: Meta rolls out verified plans in India × The new voiced chatbots will be launched first in the US and other English-speaking regions. The celebrity-voiced chatbots will be featured across the Meta apps: WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram. Also read: Your phone is listening to your conversations, firm working for FB, Google confirms Meta's move into the chatbots comes as compensation is intensifying with Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Google parent Alphabet in the field of generative AI. OpenAI had introduced a similar voiced chatbot this May, but it became controversial after actress Scarlett Johansson complained about it being too similar to her voice, in spite of her having declined to take part in the project. (With inputs from agencies)

Meta launches AI chatbot in voices of Judi Dench, John Cena, other celebrities

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">As West Asian countries are splurging billions of dollars into artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups in the recent drastic shift toward technology investment, countries such as Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar are trying to diversify their economies by spending a serious amount of their oil earned wealth, to maintain a foothold in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. Investments by state-supported funds have leaped five-fold over the last year, according to Pitchbook.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">As a matter of fact, such a trend is already being exemplified in the UAE-based MGX fund, reportedly intending to join OpenAI's last fund-raising round. Such round values OpenAI at about $150 billion; thus it has unveiled quite enormous financial strength being harnessed by these sovereign funds as detailed in a report by CNBC. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Hence, West Asian sovereign wealth funds are emerging as key players in Silicon Valley's AI ecosystem. As long as oil prices continue climbing, these nations can continue to amass more and more wealth, which they can invest heavily in promising AI ventures. "The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations are likely to surge their combined wealth is expected to rise from $2.7 trillion to $3.5 trillion by 2026," Goldman Sachs forecasts.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span lang="EN-GB">Steps taken by funds to fuel growth <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The Saudi Public Investment Fund has more than $925 billion in assets and stands out as one of the largest in the world. PIF has invested heavily under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's “Vision 2030”. Among its investments are a substantial stake in Uber and large investments in the LIV golf league and professional soccer.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Further, UAE’s Mubadala has $302 billion under management, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has $1 trillion under management. Qatar Investment Authority has $475 billion, while Kuwait’s fund has topped $800 billion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">There are several strategic steps that these funds have taken recently, for example, MGX recently teamed up with BlackRock, Microsoft, and Global Infrastructure Partners to build AI infrastructure and will be raising as much as $100 billion in data centers and related projects. It was established only this year as an AI-only fund and positions itself to be a market leader through investments in AI in cooperation with its founding partners.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">While Mubadala grabbed headlines in making investments in Anthropic, an OpenAI competitor, this proactivity has led Mubadala to conclude eight deals over four years in the AI space. However, such a hurry has sent a significant concern to national security, such that Anthropic reportedly turned away Saudi investors during its recent funding round.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The Saudi PIF also has negotiations ongoing concerning a $40 billion partnership with US-based capital firm Hennessy Capital, and it has also established its own dedicated AI fund named the Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence or SCAI.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span lang="EN-GB">Geopolitical effects<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">While there are investment opportunities aplenty, the situation is still against a backdrop of geopolitical tension. This remains one of the reasons why Saudi Arabia's human rights record continues to raise red flags for some Western enterprises and startups. The way in which&nbsp;Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated has only brought this into sharp focus.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Despite these problems, even investment in AI is not exclusive to West Asia. Other global players are also on the move; for instance, France's sovereign fund Bpifrance has signed up on 161 AI deals in the last four years while Singapore's Temasek has done 47.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The in-flooding of capital by West Asian funds has opened up a discussion in Silicon Valley among investors about the "SoftBank effect." It is an influence of Masayoshi Son's Vision Fund, which inflated the valuations of companies like Uber and WeWork just before they went public.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Hence, in the context of this development, huge investments by sovereign wealth funds in West Asia in AI startups tend to modify their future economic prospects but also change landscapes in technology globally.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">These countries look forward to being considerable contributors to the technology sector as they sail through rather complicated waters of geopolitics with significant financial support and strategic partnerships in many sectors. The coming years will indeed be the testing period as they will keep searching to balance economic diversification with international scrutiny and competition.</span></p>


As West Asian countries are splurging billions of dollars into artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups in the recent drastic shift toward technology investment, countries such as Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar are trying to diversify their economies by spending a serious amount of their oil earned wealth, to maintain a foothold in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

As West Asian countries are splurging billions of dollars into artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups in the recent drastic shift toward technology investment, countries such as Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar are trying to diversify their economies by spending a serious amount of their oil earned wealth, to maintain a foothold in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. Investments by state-supported funds have leaped five-fold over the last year, according to Pitchbook. As a matter of fact, such a trend is already being exemplified in the UAE-based MGX fund, reportedly intending to join OpenAI's last fund-raising round. Such round values OpenAI at about $150 billion; thus it has unveiled quite enormous financial strength being harnessed by these sovereign funds as detailed in a report by CNBC. Hence, West Asian sovereign wealth funds are emerging as key players in Silicon Valley's AI ecosystem. As long as oil prices continue climbing, these nations can continue to amass more and more wealth, which they can invest heavily in promising AI ventures. "The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations are likely to surge their combined wealth is expected to rise from $2.7 trillion to $3.5 trillion by 2026," Goldman Sachs forecasts. Steps taken by funds to fuel growth The Saudi Public Investment Fund has more than $925 billion in assets and stands out as one of the largest in the world. PIF has invested heavily under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's “Vision 2030”. Among its investments are a substantial stake in Uber and large investments in the LIV golf league and professional soccer. Further, UAE’s Mubadala has $302 billion under management, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has $1 trillion under management. Qatar Investment Authority has $475 billion, while Kuwait’s fund has topped $800 billion. There are several strategic steps that these funds have taken recently, for example, MGX recently teamed up with BlackRock, Microsoft, and Global Infrastructure Partners to build AI infrastructure and will be raising as much as $100 billion in data centers and related projects. It was established only this year as an AI-only fund and positions itself to be a market leader through investments in AI in cooperation with its founding partners. While Mubadala grabbed headlines in making investments in Anthropic, an OpenAI competitor, this proactivity has led Mubadala to conclude eight deals over four years in the AI space. However, such a hurry has sent a significant concern to national security, such that Anthropic reportedly turned away Saudi investors during its recent funding round. The Saudi PIF also has negotiations ongoing concerning a $40 billion partnership with US-based capital firm Hennessy Capital, and it has also established its own dedicated AI fund named the Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence or SCAI. Geopolitical effects While there are investment opportunities aplenty, the situation is still against a backdrop of geopolitical tension. This remains one of the reasons why Saudi Arabia's human rights record continues to raise red flags for some Western enterprises and startups. The way in which Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated has only brought this into sharp focus. Despite these problems, even investment in AI is not exclusive to West Asia. Other global players are also on the move; for instance, France's sovereign fund Bpifrance has signed up on 161 AI deals in the last four years while Singapore's Temasek has done 47. The in-flooding of capital by West Asian funds has opened up a discussion in Silicon Valley among investors about the "SoftBank effect." It is an influence of Masayoshi Son's Vision Fund, which inflated the valuations of companies like Uber and WeWork just before they went public. Hence, in the context of this development, huge investments by sovereign wealth funds in West Asia in AI startups tend to modify their future economic prospects but also change landscapes in technology globally. These countries look forward to being considerable contributors to the technology sector as they sail through rather complicated waters of geopolitics with significant financial support and strategic partnerships in many sectors. The coming years will indeed be the testing period as they will keep searching to balance economic diversification with international scrutiny and competition.

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