Technology
Innovation, critical enabler of transformative climate action: ADB-UN report
Innovation which takes different forms, including the application of new business models, is a critical enabler of transformative climate action, according to a report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Saudi sovereign wealth fund pitches kingdom as AI hub
The head of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) on Thursday pitched the kingdom as a prospective hub for artificial intelligence activity outside the United States, citing its energy resources and funding capacity.
OpenAI introduces AI model that turns text into video
Microsoft-backed OpenAI is working on a software that can generate minute-long videos based on text prompts, the company said on Thursday.
Cisco launches Motific to enable groups to navigate Generative AI
NASDAQ-listed Cisco on Monday announced the deployment of Motific, Cisco’s first software-as-a-service, or SaaS, product that allows for trustworthy and compliant generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, in organizations.
Biden’s reelection campaign joins TikTok in push for young voters
U.S. President Joe Biden's reelection campaign joined short-form video app TikTok on Sunday, using the NFL's Super Bowl to kick off its new account to reach young voters ahead of the presidential election in November.
