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Communication software startup Channels takes on event management with text workflow

TechCrunch

Three University of Michigan students are building Channels Inc. , Kaul grew up going to a lot of events in Kuwait and Dubai, but started noticing there was a delay in things that should happen and many processes were being done on pen and paper. Channels is one of the first investments with that effort.

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Gulf states using COVID-19 contact tracing apps as mass surveillance tools, report says

The Verge

A new study analyzing COVID-19 contact tracing apps conducted by Amnesty International has found that Bahrain and Kuwait are using their public health apps as mass surveillance tools. which is produced by state-controlled television channel Bahrain TV. ( Bahrain, Kuwait and Norway have run roughshod over people’s privacy.”.

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Netflix is building a global audience by empowering Arab creatives

Fast Company Tech

Last springs Honeymoonish , an Arab-language rom-com from Kuwait, trended in the top 10 film list of 73 countries, amassing more than 22 million views. We were always producing for local platforms and channels. Dubai Bling , filmed in English and Arabic, is subtitled in 31 languages and dubbed in 5.

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ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot

TechCrunch

The letter reads: Contemporary AI systems are now becoming human-competitive at general tasks,[3] and we must ask ourselves: Should we let machines flood our information channels with propaganda and untruth? Europe, South Korea and New Zealand, and soon more will be able to download the app from the app store.

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Platforms successfully stopped a lame COVID conspiracy video from going viral

The Verge

Streaming channel London Real, which posted the video, reported that it was suspended by LinkedIn before its premiere. The more aggressive apps introduced in South Korea and Kuwait may have been more effective, but they also introduced privacy concerns.

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