The UAE’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), mandated to shape an advanced R&D ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and drive the strategic research priorities of the UAE, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Secretariat of Management and Digital Government (SGGD) of the State of São Paulo in Brazil, on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024.
Four 5G Business Opportunities for CSPs
A new 5G-monetization-focused Ericsson Mobility Report publication outlines four opportunity areas that communications service providers worldwide are addressing to drive business growth.
FCC Declares Illegal AI Voice Use in Robocall Scams
US regulatory authorities have officially deemed fraudulent "robocalls" utilizing artificially generated voices as unlawful. This issue garnered significant attention recently when a robocall impersonating US President Joe Biden discouraged individuals from participating in voting activities. It is estimated that between 5,000 and 25,000 calls were placed utilizing the impersonated voice of Biden.
US Announces First-Ever Consortium Dedicated to AI Safety
The establishment of the US AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) was officially disclosed by US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. This consortium aims to foster collaboration among AI developers, practitioners, scholars, governmental and industrial researchers, as well as civil society entities, with the overarching goal of advancing the development and implementation of AI systems that are both safe and reliable.
World's Southernmost Cellular Base Station Now Operational
The most southerly cellular base station in the world has been established in Antarctica by Norway's Telenor, signifying a significant advancement for both data acquisition and the well-being of researchers.