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After the live demonstration of ChatGPT-4o last week which depicts the voice behind Sky, many observers compared the voice with Johansson's voice in the 2013 movie 'Her', a sci-fi film in which a man falls in love with the female voice assistant 'Samantha' of his computer's operating system.

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OpenAI declines Scarlett Johansson’s claim of copying her voice for ChatGPT voice assistant ‘Sky’

OpenAI is in beef with the renowned American actress Scarlett Johansson with a crucial matter circling ChatGPT's voice assistant.

Editorial Staff
25 May 2024

According to the official page, the bill "seeks to ensure the safe development of large-scale artificial intelligence systems by establishing clear, predictable, common-sense safety standards for developers of the largest and most powerful AI systems.

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AI leaders pay heed as California State approves AI bill ‘SB 1047’

The California State Legislature approved the Artificial Intelligence (AI) bill, SB 1047 on Wednesday, 22 May. The bill was introduced by Senator Scott Wiener on 7 February.

Asiya Nayab
23 May 2024

The parent company of Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive in its Q4 2024 Earnings Release dated 16 May, said that GTA VI is projected to be released in autumn 2025.

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Rockstar Games announces GTA 6 release date

Rockstar Games, the American video game publisher, has lately made the announcement of the release of the much-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI.

Mohammed Haseeb
20 May 2024

Based in Malmo, Sweden, and founded by three Palestinian brothers Hussein, Mohammed, and Ahmad Hassoun, it's no wonder how Palestine Drinks has garnered skyrocketing demand as consumers globally boycott US-based brands over their perceived ties with Israel.

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Palestine Drinks hits multimillion sales amid global boycott of Coca-Cola and Pepsi

The recently launched Coca-Cola and Pepsi rival 'Palestine Drinks' has hit the multimillion sales mark within under two month period.

Editorial Staff
16 May 2024

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the MENA region is projected to add 62 GW of renewable energy capacity over the next five years. The projection aligns with COP 28 i.e. the United Nations Climate Change Conference that took place in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December 2023.

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Russian Neosun Energy opens a regional office in Dubai to enter MENA market with Solar Solutions

Moscow, Russia-based Neosun Energy, a global developer of solar energy solutions announces the opening of a regional office in Dubai to expand across MENA.

Editorial Staff
14 May 2024

It has been 100 days since the US-based Noland Arbaugh, a 29-year-old quadriplegia patient became the first human to receive Neuralink implant called 'Link'.

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First human with Neuralink brain implant is now playing Mario Kart and Civilization V1

Neuralink claims that Arbaugh is able to play a number of popular video games including Civilization V1, and Mario Kart - beating his friends in the games.

Asiya Nayab
14 May 2024

It is worth noting that Deviation Games witnessed around 90 layoffs last year in May. Founded in 2020 by Jason Blundell and Dave Anthony, who were known for their work on the renowned Call of Duty franchise

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Sony forms studio with ex-employees of Deviation Games

One of the former employees of Deviation Games shared that a number of former employees of California-based Deviation Games have set up their studio at Sony.

Asiya Nayab
13 May 2024

Remedy Entertainment, the developer behind popular video games like Max Payne, Control, Alan Wake, and Quantum Break, didn't diclose the reason behind the cancellation of Codename Kestrel.

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Remedy Entertainment cancels its joint gaming project with Tencent

Remedy Entertainment, the Finland-based developer, has reportedly canceled its joint-gaming project 'Codename Kestrel' with China-based Tencent Games.

Asiya Nayab
11 May 2024

Speaking of the objective of Precision Neuroscience, Dr. Rapoport said that his company is focused on building brain-computer interfaces in the form of medical devices for people with disabilities.

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Neuralink co-founder departs, raises safety concerns

Dr. Benjamin Rapoport, co-founder of Neuralink alongside Elon Musk, has departed from the company whilst raising safety concerns.

Asiya Nayab
9 May 2024

Users can upload any business PDF on chatlyn and instantly receive precise answers -demonstrating the effectiveness of the AI chatbot software.

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Vienna’s chatlyn unveils an advanced AI Chatbot for hospitality sector at the Arabian Travel Market 2024

chatlyn, Vienna, Austria-based developer of guest experience software focused on travel and hospitality, has unveiled its advanced AI chatbot at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024.

Editorial Staff
6 May 2024

The extensive document showcases the UAE as a leader within the MENA region, hosting over 800 FinTech startups collectively valued at USD 15.5 billion.

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UAE’s KARM Legal releases a Comprehensive FinTech Regulatory Report for the MENA Region

UAE-based KARM Legal Consultants today launched their 'FinTech Legal Compass' report - developed with contributions from WH Partners, TBL Legal, and Travers Smith LLP.