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Following the release of GPT-4o in May, OpenAI announced that it is already training its “next frontier model” that the company hopes will deliver “next-level capabilities” in its continuing efforts to build the world’s first Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), a (still hypothetical) generative compute system able to perform a wide variety of cognitive tasks with human-level accuracy. While achieving that AGI goal remains to be seen, GPT-5 is expected to vastly outperform OpenAI’s currently available models in terms of both complexity and efficiency, offering improvements in its natural language processing, content generation abilities, a larger knowledge base, and enhanced reasoning…

The building classification process will be launched in Ajman, starting July 1, by the Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation. The process will include examining buildings and real estate facilities’ compliance with standards and regulations, and will continue over a period of three months. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Omar Al Muhairi, Director General of the Department, affirmed that the criteria to classify buildings, according to international standards and specifications, are ready. An integrated electronic programme has been developed to classify the buildings and display results directly, and transparently, after the…

Germany’s Covestro said on Monday it was stepping up talks with Adnoc after the UAE energy major made an improved €11.7 billion takeover bid following more than a year of pursuing the chemicals firm. Covestro, which makes plastics and chemicals for construction and engineering, said it was opening its books to Adnoc and believed the two sides could “generally reach a common understanding regarding core aspects of a possible transaction including support for Covestro’s further growth strategy”. Talks, which had previously been described as open-ended, will now be “concrete negotiations”, with Covestro saying it will provide Abu Dhabi National Oil…

OPPO GCC will launch Reno12 Series on 2nd July in Dubai The Reno12 Series is the most stylish Reno product boasting an audaciously sleek and conspicuously solid appearance that is bound to captivate tech enthusiasts and fashion-forward users alike. Unbeatable AI phone with multiple GenAI features that are set to unlock new realms of productivity and creativity, offering users unparalleled capabilities that push the boundaries of what is possible on a smartphone. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 24, 2024 – OPPO, a global leader in smart device innovation, is thrilled to announce today that the   highly anticipated Reno12 Series will…

Elden Ring is well-known for being an immensely challenging game for newbies and veterans alike, offering perilous locations to traverse, difficult bosses to fell, and plenty of PvP action to keep you on your toes. The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion continues this trend with an all-new map full of deadly secrets and dangerous enemies, so you’ll want to go into it at a high level to ensure you’re well-prepared for everything it throws at you. However, while levels will definitely help you out, managing your difficulty level in the Land of Shadow is not as simple as just boosting…

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has expressed the UAE’s solidarity with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and has offered the UAE leadership’s deepest sympathy to Jordan’s leadership over the deaths and injuries of several soldiers, in an accident involving military trucks as part of a relief and humanitarian aid convoy enroute to the Gaza Strip. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed his sincere condolences to the government and people of Jordan, and to the families of the victims of this tragedy, as…

The European Union warned Apple on Monday that its App Store is breaching its digital competition rules, placing the iPhone maker at risk of billions of dollars in fines. It is the latest in a years-long battle between Brussels and giant tech firms, covering subjects from data privacy to disinformation. Brussels has doled out over €10 billion in fines to tech firms for abusing their dominant market positions. The latest threat for Apple comes three months after the bloc hit the California firm with a €1.8-billion penalty for preventing European users from accessing information about cheaper music streaming services. Among…

Hungary striker Barnabas Varga is expected to undergo surgery after fracturing “multiple bones” in his face in a sickening collision during his team’s 1-0 win over Scotland at Euro 2024. Varga was stretchered off and taken to hospital after being injured in a horrific mid-air clash as Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn came to collect a cross in the second half in Stuttgart on Sunday. Hungary’s players quickly signalled he was in trouble, with captain Dominik Szobozslai helping to bring on the stretcher as others gathered round their stricken team-mate. As medics treated Varga team-mates held up sheets around him before…

If you recently bought yourself an Xbox Series X or Series S, then you may be considering picking up the Xbox Game Pass. Unfortunately, much like the need for PS Plus, Xbox users need to have a Game Pass subscription to gain online access, especially when it comes to multiplayer games. Luckily, there are some additional perks that you get when you subscribe, so even though you sort of have to get it, you get a lot back in the process as well. Also, you may want to check out these great Xbox Series S and X deals while you’re…

Exactly a month ago today, the 77th Cannes Film Festival came to a close and as our social media feeds got inundated with red carpet looks featuring the who’s who of the entertainment world, netizens sparked debates on how the spotlight on fashion was taking away from the festival’s primary purpose—celebrating cinema. But amid the buzz about “who wore what”, there were some exceptional projects that made history on the French Riviera. From groundbreaking awards to fashion with a cause, Indian artistes, in particular, had quite a moment at the annual film festival, prompting the world to take note of…