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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. Bahrain, Kuwait and Norway have run roughshod over people’s privacy.”. Kuwait, with a population of more than 4.1

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A look at how proptech startup Knotel went from a $1.6B valuation to filing for bankruptcy

TechCrunch

In August, Knotel announced the completion of a $400 million financing, led by Wafra, an investment arm of the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Kuwait. and international markets.”. It marks a shift in how owners and tenants are coming together.”. Paris, Berlin, Toronto, Boston, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. . .

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Disney Plus keeps pressure on Netflix with launch in 42 more countries this summer

The Verge

It’s a major international expansion. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Disney is planning to launch Disney Plus in 42 countries and 11 territories this summer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It’s a significant expansion that could keep the pressure on other streaming services like Netflix and HBO Max.

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Meituan’s next decade: expands global footprint with focus on retail and AI

TechNode

Meituan, Chinas local services platform, is accelerating its global expansion with a renewed focus on grocery retail, international markets, and artificial intelligence, CEO Wang Xing announced in a recent internal meeting. Among the three priorities Wang Xing has set, international expansion is progressing the fastest.

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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. In 2024, the platform aired a diverse slate of shows andfilms from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Kuwait, and Jordan from both emerging and seasoned creatives from the region.

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

TechCrunch

The tech giant created a chatbot that some engineers are internally referring to as “Apple GPT,” but Apple has yet to determine a strategy for releasing the AI to consumers. May 25, 2023 ChatGPT app is now available in 11 more countries OpenAI announced in a tweet that the ChatGPT mobile app is now available on iOS in the U.S.,

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Platforms successfully stopped a lame COVID conspiracy video from going viral

The Verge

In June, the West African nation filed an application in US federal court seeking information from Facebook that would help it hold Myanmar accountable at the International Court of Justice. 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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