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Google has struck a deal worth $60 million that will allow it to use Reddit content to train its generative-AI models, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing three people familiar with the matter. The claim follows a Bloomberg report earlier in the week that said Reddit had inked such a deal, though at the time the name of the other party remained unclear. Training AI models using human-generated content such as that found on Reddit is supposed to help chatbot tools respond in a more natural and conversational way, and with relevant and up-to-date information. Reuters’ report comes as AI companies…
The Authority of Social Contribution (Ma’an) has been impacting the lives of thousands of community members in Abu Dhabi through numerous social projects and initiatives in collaboration with the third sector, a top official said. Since its foundation by the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi, Ma’an has generated genuine social impact by enabling the growth of a thriving third sector, including social enterprises, and voluntary groups – and creating collaboration with public and private organisations to drive social innovation. “Ma’an supports and empowers the third sector to deliver sustainable, innovative solutions to make a long-lasting impact and benefit…
In a significant development, the Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to completely restore the services of social media platform X throughout the country, as reported by Dawn. X has remained inaccessible in various parts of Pakistan for the sixth consecutive day, with disruptions reported in Rawalpindi, Karachi, Gujranwala, Lahore, and other cities, according to the monitoring website Downdetector. During Thursday’s hearing, SHC Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi instructed the PTA to ensure uninterrupted restoration of X’s services across the nation, as per Dawn. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
Etihad Airways is celebrating the arrival of three new Boeing 787-9 aircraft this weekend. The national airline of the UAE welcomed the latest additions to its expanding fleet at Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. The new aircraft will begin operations this month, helping Etihad to expand in line with its ambitious roadmap which will see it fly to 125 destinations with more than 160 aircraft by 2030. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways, said: “We are thrilled to welcome these brand-new, state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliners to Abu Dhabi. Their arrival is key to our network expansion strategy and comes…
Adam Zampa took 4-34 as Australia rolled New Zealand for 102 in 17 overs to win the second Twenty20 international by 72 runs Friday and take an insurmountable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The Australians will head towards the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and United States in June with more confidence after a comprehensive series win over New Zealand which is the world’s second-ranked team. Australia won the first match by six wickets with a four off the last ball and the third match between the teams is at Eden Park on Sunday. “It was a great…
UAE to host the prestigious FIATA-RAME Field Meeting & Conference, shaping the future of logistics in the MEA region Hosted by the National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFL) under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the conference will discuss current challenges, trends, and future strategies for charting a sustainable path forward The global logistics sector to reach USD 16.36 trillion by 2027 Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 21 February 2024: The UAE National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFL) has announced the 2024 FIATA RAME (Region Africa and Middle East) Field Meeting and conference dates. Held…
An AT&T service outage that impacted a huge number of its customers across the U.S. on Thursday was not caused by a cyberattack, the company’s initial investigation has revealed. Instead, the cellular and internet outage was the fault of work that it was carrying out on its systems, AT&T said in a message posted on its website on Thursday evening. “Based on our initial review, we believe that today’s outage was caused by the application and execution of an incorrect process used as we were expanding our network, not a cyberattack,” the company said in the message. “We are continuing…
Kuwait Emir Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah has ordered the release of 912 prisoners, including 214 immediately, from correctional institutions, on the occasion of the country’s National Day. Kuwait celebrates its 63rd National Day on Sunday, February 25. Sheikh Mishal issued an Emiri Decree No. (25) of 2024, to exempt these inmates from serving the remainder of the sentence, while also reducing the sentences and fines of others. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The pardoned inmates were selected based on good conduct and behaviour and have met all conditions…
Union Coop Achieves 33% Emiratization by 2023’s Close, with 72% in Leadership Roles Dubai, UAE: Union Coop’s CEO, Mohamed Al Hashemi, proudly announces that the cooperative has achieved an Emiratization rate of 33% by the end of 2023, marking one of the highest rates within the private sector. This milestone underscores Union Coop’s steadfast commitment to its strategic plan aimed at enhancing Emiratization rates and fostering national talent to spearhead the organization’s future endeavors. Al Hashemi further reveals that the Emiratization rate for senior leadership positions has surged to over 72% within Union Coop by 2024. This notable achievement reflects…
We have the solution to Wordle on February 23, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer. Yesterday’s Wordle answer Let’s start by first reminding ourselves of yesterday’s Wordle answer for those new to the game or who don’t play it daily, which was “BUILD.” So we can say that the Wordle answer today definitely…