Technology Pick

Dubai's Ministry of Finance has successfully concluded the second phase of integrating Robotic Process Automation (RPA), employing bots to automate 1.8 million transactions with over 98% accuracy, resulting in a saving of 39,000 working hours. Aligned with the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, this initiative has streamlined 63 processes, achieving a remarkable 95% reduction in errors and a 65% decrease in average handling time. This strategic move aligns with the UAE's 2031 vision, emphasizing innovation and excellence in government affairs.

OpenAI's study on GPT-4 suggests that the advanced AI model provides only a marginal advantage over the regular internet in researching bioweapons. The research, conducted by OpenAI's readiness team, aimed to assess the risks and potential misuse of their AI models.

Reports indicate that the active social media user count has surged past 5 billion, with Meta's Facebook leading the pack at 2.19 billion users. Following closely behind are Meta's Instagram with 1.65 billion users, and TikTok with 1.56 billion users.

Towards the conclusion of 2023, Telegram rolled out a significant update, marking a notable improvement in its chat application. This update followed a series of nine releases throughout the year.

The field of brain-machine or brain-computer interface research has been making tremendous progress with the possibility of installing brain implants in humans.

Parkinson's disease— a progressive nervous system disorder that causes problems with movements, especially in the elderly, now has a remedy, thanks to technological innovation.

WhatsApp is reportedly extending its ‘Chat Lock’ feature to the web client, allowing users to secure individual chats. A leaked image indicates a padlock icon on the redesigned sidebar for accessing locked messages. WhatsApp is reportedly extending its ‘Chat Lock’ feature (initially introduced for Android and iOS) to the web client. This feature, not initially available on the web, adds an extra layer of security by allowing users to lock individual chats.

NASA's humanoid robot, Valkyrie, is being tested at the Johnson Space Center in Houston and is designed to operate in damaged environments like those hit by natural disasters. Engineers believe that humanoid robots, equipped with the right software, will eventually be able to function similarly to humans and use the same tools and equipment. NASA envisions humanoid robots playing a crucial role in space missions, undertaking responsibilities such as cleaning solar panels and inspecting malfunctioning spacecraft equipment. This integration allows astronauts to

As per a recent survey conducted by Kaspersky, more than half of the surveyed employees in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region express a deficiency in digital skills when working with computers and other digital devices. The respondents believe that by enhancing their digital skills, they could potentially increase their earnings by an average of 41%.

Microsoft has announced a major shift in its keyboard technology by introducing a dedicated AI key, providing users with instant access to Copilot on new Windows 11 PCs. The move is touted as the most significant change in Microsoft keyboards in three decades, aiming to simplify user experiences. The AI key will debut on new products from February.