artificial intelligence

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

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

DeepSeek under fire in Europe as Ireland and Italy investigate data handling

Both regulators united against China’s AI chatbot over data protection issues

Qatar’s Ooredoo Group to build submarine cable connecting seven GCC countries

The FIG project will provide GCC nations a secure, low-latency route connecting Europe with 720Tbps capacity

Sheikh Maktoum prioritizes financial sustainability to reinforce UAE’s global investment status

H.H.: "We remain committed to adopting the best global financial management practices"

Arab Health 2025: UAE leads region in gender equality, with 64 percent women in healthcare

Diverse leadership, including women, enhances decision-making and outcomes by 21 percent

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Gov plan for U.S. government agencies amid growing competition

ChatGPT Gov includes many of the capabilities found in OpenAI’s corporate-focused tier, ChatGPT Enterprise

Estonia reaches 100 percent digital government services as UAE aims for 2,000 bureaucratic cuts

Both nations are dedicated to advancing digital transformation and enhancing services for citizens

DeepSeek surpasses ChatGPT as top app in App Store, Google Play

On iOS, DeepSeek is currently the No. 1 free app in the U.S. App Store and 51 other countries

Meta AI launches improvements for personalized chatbot experiences on Facebook and Instagram

Users can now instruct Meta AI on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp to retain certain personal information