In the possible absence of the most popular social media platform in the US, certain content creators and small businesses worldwide say bye bye TikTok might witness a harsh decline in their earnings. A consequence of a decision endorsed by the US government.   As the TikTok ban makes its way, American entrepreneurs express concern over their income sources that is generated from the application. International businesses that are dependent on U.S. consumers for sales and content interaction, share these worries. While alternatives exist, discovering a viable replacement may prove challeng ..read more

X (FKA Twitter) is in an ongoing expansion, with the introduction of a dedicated TV app for video streaming.  X’s CEO, Linda Yaccarino, announced the launch of the platform’s TV app in a post on the platform, highlighting the app’s aims to provide users with high-quality immersive entertainment experience, but this time on larger screens.  She also mentioned some key features that will be included in the upcoming app, such as trending algorithm that will be specifically designed for videos, allowing users to explore content based on their preferences. Moreover, the app will provide A ..read more

Turkish Aeronautical Association University is integrating AI in its project to monitor the activity in space. The project aims to track space activity, including satellites passing over Turkey, using AI algorithms. The team focuses on developing AI applications capable of real-time identification and monitoring of satellites and space objects. Turkish Aeronautical Association University is integrating AI into monitoring the activity in space, enhancing national security and advancing space awareness. Led by Professor Tahsin Cagri Sisman, the university’s Vice Rector, the project aims to tra ..read more

Network security solutions company Enea is partnering with Saudi telco Zain KSA to test the world’s first mobile network signaling overlay technology. The signaling security overlay promises to significantly enhance signaling firewall capabilities. Eana and Zain KSA are to start their testing sometime this year. Enea is partnering with Saudi telco Zain to test the world’s first mobile network signaling overlay technology. The network security solutions company’s Technology Research unit has worked on the patent-pending signaling security overlay throughout 2023. The new technology significan ..read more

ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok the special application, made a clear statement that it won’t sell the platform despite US legislation mandating its sale or facing a ban. “ByteDance has no intentions of selling TikTok,” the company posted on its Toutiao account, a social media platform it operates. Recently, TikTok announced plans to legally contest the “unconstitutional” law. The Chinese parent company denied reports from The Information that suggested TikTok’s potential US sale without its algorithm. The Algo ByteDance considers TikTok’s algorithm crucial to its operations and would o ..read more

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to reinstate a divisive national telecom policy, net neutrality. The FCC’s decision reclassified broadband as a utility-like service, granting the agency more regulatory authority. ISPs oppose the regulations, warning of negative consequences and advocating for market-driven solutions. On April 26th, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to reinstate net neutrality rules, reestablishing regulatory oversight of broadband internet providers. Network (net) neutrality prohibits internet service providers (ISPs) from selectively speedi ..read more

Synthesia, Nvidia-back AI startup has introduced a new range AI-generated digital avatars that express human emotions through text inputs.  The company claims that the aim of its “Expressive Avatars” is to create a seamless connection between the digital and real world, seeking to eliminate the need for traditional equipment used in video production, such as cameras and microphones and other tools.  Synthesia’s London-based studio, founded in 2017, serves as a training site for actors. In this studio, they can read scripts through a green screen to teach the system.  During a pr ..read more

India’s Bharat Web3 Association (BWA) and Japan ANICANA Dealers Association (JADA) have forged a partnership to fuel collaboration in nurturing the Web3 ecosystem. They are focusing on advocacy, educational endeavors, and thought leadership activities. Significant investments in Web3 expansion across are driving growth and adoption. India’s Bharat Web3 Association (BWA) and Japan ANICANA Dealers Association (JADA) have signed an agreement to catalyze collaborative efforts toward nurturing the Web3 ecosystem. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) encompasses advocacy, educational endeavors, a ..read more

Saudi Arabia, with the largest investment in AI in the Middle East, is set to bolster its economy and make its mark on the global stage. The recent Leap tech conference showcased Saudi Arabia’s commitment to AI, drawing over 200,000 attendees, including top executives from major tech firms. These investments align with Saudi Arabia’s “Vision 2030” agenda aiming to diversify the economy away from oil dependence towards a tech-driven future. Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in technological advancements, specifically artificial intelligence (AI), to diversify its economy and become a key play ..read more

Meta, the US tech giant, is currently going through a decline in shares during after-hours trading despite exceeding expected earnings. This is being dubbed as the fall of Meta. What’s Going on Meta? The Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp parent company announced increased expenses for 2024, primarily due to heavy investments in AI technology, with shares dropping over 15% as Meta anticipated due to spending billions of dollars, which was more than it had earned. Meta has prioritized integrating AI features across its platforms, including chat assistants, to allow for a better user experience ..read more