8th Cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Announced
Google for Startups Accelerator features ten innovative startups from Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa, selected from nearly 1,000 applications.
OpenAI Releases ChatGPT’s Voice To Some Paying Customers
In this pilot, ChatGPT Plus users will get to see first-hand how hyperrealistic OpenAI’s Advanced Voice Mode really is.
Synapse Analytics Raises $2M Funding Led by Hub71 and Silicon Bad
The strategic investment will allow Synapse Analytics to extend its AI technologies across the GCC and Africa, transforming the financial sector.
UAE Faces Rising Malware Threats as Email Attacks Surge 293%
The biannual Acronis report reveals global malware data and trends collected from the first half of the year.
Shorooq Partners Drives AI Growth with $20M Investment in Intelmatix
Abu Dhabi-based Shorooq Partners has led a $20 million investment in Intelmatix, an AI startup founded by Saudi MIT graduates, to enhance product offerings and expand operations in Riyadh and London.
Cisco Advocates for Advanced AI Detection Systems Amid Growing Cyber Risks
Cisco anticipates a significant increase in public-private interactions to combat the misuse of AI-generated content, including potential sanctions against those responsible for digital disinformation campaigns.
UAE Startup Verbatica Raises $700K for Innovative Language Learning Platform
With $700,000 in new funding, Verbatica aims to launch its AI-enhanced language learning platform across the Middle East and North Africa by August.
TII and NYU to Launch Autonomous Robotics Library
In collaboration with NYU, TII's ARRC has launched RLtools, an innovative library that accelerates autonomous system training, reduces resource requirements, and enhances compatibility across simulations and real-world applications.
New Cybersecurity Measures in UAE to Address Quantum Encryption, IoT Security,...
The UAE’s digital transformation spans multiple sectors—including health, energy, education, and aviation—intensifying the need for a sophisticated cybersecurity system to shield cyberspace from potential threats.
Vertiv Launches High Density Prefabricated Modular AI Data Centre
The Vertiv data centre claims to reduce digital infrastructure delivery time by 50%.
