Saudia Group announces Saudiathon challenge to elevate CX

Saudia Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has announced plans for the Saudiathon challenge (Jeddah, 23-26 January 2025) and is accepting applications. Saudia Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has announced plans for the Saudiathon challenge, taking place in Jeddah on […]

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Amazon and Google Must Keep Their Promises on Project Nimbus

When a company makes a promise, the public should be able to rely on it. Today, nearly every person in the U.S. is a customer of either Amazon or Google—and many of us are customers of both technology giants. Both of these companies have made public promises that they will ensure their technologies are not […]

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TikTok’s Legal Battle in the U.S.: National Security Concerns vs. Free Speech and Business Implications

TikTok, the wildly popular Chinese-owned social media app, has been at the center of a growing legal and political battle in the United States. The app, which has amassed 150 million active users in the country, faces potential banishment following its recent court loss, marking a significant moment in the ongoing debate over privacy, national […]

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Let's Answer the Question: "Why is Printer Ink So Expensive?"

Did you know that most printer ink isn’t even expensive to make? Why then is it so expensive to refill the ink on your printer?  The answer is actually pretty simple: monopolies, weird laws, and companies exploiting their users for profit. If this sounds mildly infuriating and makes you want to learn ways to fight […]

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The Emerging Opportunity in Europe’s VC Secondary Market

As the venture capital landscape grapples with a downturn marked by record down rounds and liquidity struggles, Europe’s secondary market for venture capital (VC) investments is quietly growing. While secondary markets in the U.S. have matured with major funds like StepStone Group closing a $3.3 billion fund in 2023, Europe’s market remains in its early […]

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World News in Brief: Human rights in Ukraine, multilateralism gets airborne, enforced disappearances in Colombia

Addressing the conference in Kyiv on reclaiming human rights and preserving dignity, High Commissioner Volker Türk once again voiced his “full solidarity” with the Ukrainian people and concern over the latest wave of attacks on energy facilities as temperatures plummet. “Children, older people and those with disabilities will suffer most,” he added. Relentless assault “From […]

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FTC Rightfully Acts Against So-Called “AI Weapon Detection” Company Evolv

The Federal Trade Commission has entered a settlement with self-styled “weapon detection” company Evolv, to resolve the FTC’s claim that the company “knowingly” and repeatedly” engaged in “unlawful” acts of misleading claims about their technology. Essentially, Evolv’s technology, which is in schools, subways, and stadiums, does far less than they’ve been claiming.  The FTC alleged […]

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Global trade to hit record $33 trillion in 2024, but uncertainties over tariffs loom

However, concerns loom for 2025, where the risks include escalating trade wars, geopolitical tensions and shifting policies, clouding the outlook. According to the UN trade and development body (UNCTAD)’s Global Trade Update, the projected figure for this year marks a $1 trillion increase over 2023, driven by robust 3.3 per cent annual growth. A significant […]

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TSMC Close to Finalizing Deal to Manufacture Nvidia AI Chips in Arizona Facility

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is reportedly on the brink of finalizing an agreement to manufacture Nvidia’s cutting-edge AI chips in the United States, with production expected to begin in 2025. According to sources familiar with the matter, TSMC would produce Nvidia’s Blackwell chips at a newly established factory in Arizona, marking a significant step […]

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Intel Appoints Semiconductor Veterans Eric Meurice and Steve Sanghi to Board, a Positive Step Amid Leadership Changes

Intel has appointed two prominent figures from the semiconductor industry, Eric Meurice and Steve Sanghi, to its board of directors, following the unexpected departure of CEO Pat Gelsinger earlier this week. The move underscores Intel’s strategic shift as it seeks to navigate ongoing challenges in the highly competitive semiconductor sector. Meurice, who served as president […]

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