Technology

U.S. pushes to ban China’s DeepSeek from government devices amid hidden login data risks

An analysis found the chatbot app hides code that sends user data to banned China Mobile

UAE, French Presidents witness signing of UAE-France Framework for Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence in Paris

The two leaders emphasized a strategic AI partnership, focusing on collaboration, investment, and Virtual Data Embassies

Sheikh Hamdan approves key social welfare, digital transformation initiatives for Dubai

Strata Registration initiative approved to enhance homeownership opportunities for UAE citizens

Major update for ChatGPT on WhatsApp now supports image uploads, voice notes

Users can link a free, Plus or Pro ChatGPT plan to WhatsApp as well

Google launches new affordable Gemini AI models as cost concerns mount

2.0 Flash-Lite can generate a relevant one-line caption for around 40,000 unique photos, costing less than a dollar in Google AI Studio’s paid tier

LEAP 2025 to highlight innovation through culture, entertainment and heritage

Program will span a week, continuing until February 13, at various locations throughout Riyadh

South Korea latest country to block DeepSeek access in government ministries amid security concerns

The government also advised ministries to exercise caution when using AI services like ChatGPT

UAE sees 40 percent surge in AI specialists since 2022, says BCG Global

The UAE is now one of the most attractive countries for AI specialists and is effectively retaining top talent

WGS 2025: Expanded agenda to feature prominent tech leaders Elon Musk and Alphabet CEO

Alphabet CEO Sunder Pichai, Chairman of Alibaba Group Joseph Tsai and co-founder and CEO of Roblox David Baszuck will headline this year's edition

e& UAE completes phase one of private AI cloud deployment

The integration of AI into e& UAE’s private cloud aims to create a robust cloud environment

Alphabet shares slip after mixed Q4 results amid slowing cloud growth and $75 billion CapEx plans

The company’s advertising sector showed resilience, with revenue climbing to $72.4 billion

Global semiconductor revenue to hit $705 billion in 2025 on rising AI demand

Samsung Electronics reclaimed the top spot from Intel in 2024, recording $66.5 billion in revenue

DeepSeek’s national security threats trigger bans in Australia and Taiwan

Australia and Taiwan both expressed concerns over DeepSeek's risk of data leaks to China

Abu Dhabi to host AI Everything Global in 2026 as it aims to become first fully AI-powered government

Over 500 AI officers and tech executives will join 150 top investors managing $70 billion

UAE inks partnership to send first Emirati astronaut to Moon’s orbit

Thales Alenia Space becomes a strategic partner in the UAE’s role in the Lunar Gateway Space Station

OpenAI partners with South Korea’s Kakao to boost its game against DeepSeek’s growing competition

Both parties will enhance AI services by merging user data with advanced technology systems

LEAP 2025: Inaugural Tech Arena to offer ‘Live TV’ platform for next-gen innovations

Tech Arena will offer first look at next-gen design couture, medical tech, robots, AI and more

DIEZ, Dubai Land Department partner to support Proptech sector’s growth

DIEZ will facilitate access to venture capital networks and investors, and provide support to promising companies

OpenAI launches o3-mini to compete with DeepSeek AI following trillion-dollar tech selloff

o3-mini is available to all users via ChatGPT, with higher limits for Plus and Pro subscribers

Meta AI launches in MENA region: AI assistant now available in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt

Expansion introduces support for Arabic, making Meta AI accessible to even more people across the MENA region

Texas first U.S. state to ban DeepSeek, RedNote, Lemon8 on government devices

Governor Abbott vowed to protect Texas from foreign threats, restricting potentially harmful foreign technologies

Microsoft introduces DeepSeek’s R1 to its cloud amid ongoing IP concerns with OpenAI

R1 provides advanced reasoning capabilities for enterprises to tackle challenges and deliver innovative solutions

Major security flaw in DeepSeek’s AI database raises privacy concerns

How DeepSeek's open database compromised sensitive user information