Mira Murati, Former OpenAI CTO, Launches AI Startup, Hires 30 Top Researchers From Rivals

Mira Murati, the former chief technology officer of OpenAI, has launched a new artificial intelligence startup, Thinking Machines Lab, in a move that intensifies the battle for talent in the rapidly evolving AI industry. The startup has already attracted about 30 researchers and engineers from competitors such as OpenAI, Meta, and Mistral, according to a report from Reuters. Notably, two-thirds of the team consists of … Continue reading Mira Murati, Former OpenAI CTO, Launches AI Startup, Hires 30 Top Researchers From Rivals

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Europe, Middle East

Ashish Puri Believes AI Can Reshape Economies but Only If Costs Come Down

Dubai – Ashish (Ash) Puri has spent two decades investing in technology, so he has seen it all. And only a few innovations excite him as much as AI’s potential to reshape the world. In this interview, he explains why Deepseek is a game-changer, how emerging economies can overcome AI’s biggest barriers, and why AI could soon become as commonplace as the smartphone. He also … Continue reading Ashish Puri Believes AI Can Reshape Economies but Only If Costs Come Down

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Africa

Nambia National AI Strategy: Paving the Way for Emerging Economies

News – In a significant move towards technological advancement, Nambia has officially launched its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, positioning itself as a front-runner in promoting AI adoption and innovation within the region. Geared towards establishing the nation as a hub for “AI for Emerging Economies,” this strategy is poised to reshape various sectors of the economy while driving socio-economic growth. The foundation of the … Continue reading Nambia National AI Strategy: Paving the Way for Emerging Economies

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United States

Gartner Predicts 40% of AI Data Breaches Will Arise from Cross-Border GenAI Misuse by 2027

Press Release – STAMFORD, Conn., February 17, 2025 Lack of Consistent Global AI Standards Forces Enterprises to Develop Region-Specific Strategies, Limiting AI Scalability and Benefits By 2027, more than 40% of AI-related data breaches will be caused by the improper use of generative AI (GenAI) across borders, according to Gartner, Inc. The swift adoption of GenAI technologies by end-users has outpaced the development of data governance and … Continue reading Gartner Predicts 40% of AI Data Breaches Will Arise from Cross-Border GenAI Misuse by 2027

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Europe, Global

New Coalition aims to put Artificial Intelligence on a more sustainable path

Press Release – Paris, 11 February 2025 – Over 100 partners, including 37 tech companies, eleven countries and five international organizations, have joined forces under the Coalition for Environmentally Sustainable Artificial Intelligence (AI), aiming to ramp up global momentum to place AI on a more environmentally sustainable path. Spearheaded by France, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Coalition brings together stakeholders across the AI … Continue reading New Coalition aims to put Artificial Intelligence on a more sustainable path

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