Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded a significant increase in internet usage in 2023, with a penetration rate reaching 99%, demonstrating near-universal access among its population. According to the 2023 “Internet Saudi Arabia” report by the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission, internet usage is notably high among men and women, at 99.3% and …
China’s financial technology giant Ant Group has ramped up its digital payments network by partnering with 14 overseas mobile payment apps, which will give Hong Kong’s merchants access to a swathe of countries with a total population of around 1.2 billion. Overseas travellers from nine countries and regions can make payments in Hong Kong using …
At the helm of Nvidia is Jensen Huang, an immigrant by way of Taiwan and Thailand who used to wash dishes at American diner Denny’s, but now cooks cheesesteaks with Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg. Meet 61-year-old Huang, the man who’s made an incredible rise to become one of the richest people in the world. How …
Saudi Gazette Report RIYADH — The internet penetration in Saudi Arabia stood at 99 percent while the percentage of online shopping jumped to 63.7 percent during the year 2023. This information was contained in the Saudi Internet Report 2023, published by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission. The report reviewed a set of indicators and …
The internet is being overrun by fake and bogus AI imagery and text. The question is, what are we going to do about it? The internet has always had a problem with misinformation, but that problem is being accelerated by AI and the deluge of fabricated lies and deceit. Is it not important that the …
The April 17 letter to the editor “Fund internet service instead of ‘newcomers’” is wrong to blame President Joe Biden’s administration for potential expiration of the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides internet access for lower-income families. The program would not have existed at all without Biden’s amazing accomplishment in getting the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed …
Whatever my school’s rule is on artificial intelligence, I will abide by it. But the concern over Grammarly makes me think of the debate over calculator use in schools from the 1970s. William Tang | Opinion contributor Arizona State University now offering AI degree Artificial intelligence is continuing to gain popularity as the technology evolves, …
3-minute read Kristen Gonzalez and Karines Reyes | Special to the USA TODAY Network For temporary housing residents, access to high-speed internet is not a luxury — it’s a vital lifeline. It provides access to crucial services, helps maintain health and offers a pathway to permanent housing. That’s why we have put together a strong …
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has trained its sights on “AI washing:” when companies lie about using artificial intelligence. Last week, SEC Chair Gary Gensler posted a video to X warning that investment advisors might falsely claim to use AI models to get their clients a better return, and that public companies might …