Author: Art Ryan

The global fintech community converges in Dubai today as Day 1 of the Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS) 2025 kicks off with energy, insight, and innovation. With a packed agenda and a world-class lineup of speakers and exhibitors, the stage is set for a transformative experience that promises to reshape the future of finance. Must-Attend Sessions Across 4 Dynamic Stages Over 300+ leading voices in fintech and finance will share their vision across four major stages, exploring breakthrough trends that are redefining global markets. From digital currencies to AI-powered banking, today’s sessions are curated to equip attendees with forward-thinking strategies and…

Dubai, UAE – May 12, 2025 — The wait is nearly over. In just two days, the highly anticipated HODL Summit 2025 — the world’s longest-running Web3 and crypto event — will kick off on May 14–15 at the stunning Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. This 30th global edition is set to welcome over 5,000 industry leaders from across the globe, including regulators, venture capitalists, blockchain pioneers, and emerging tech innovators to forge the future of Web3, DeFi, AI, and blockchain infrastructure. 🔍 Key Themes Shaping HODL 2025 Participants can expect deep insights and discussions around cutting-edge topics such as: 🌍 A…

Dubai, UAE – April 2025 — The moment has arrived. Today, the Dubai FinTech Summit 2025 officially opens its doors, marking a transformative chapter for global finance. With the theme “Shaping the Future of Finance,” this year’s summit promises to raise the bar for innovation, regulation, and sustainability in the financial sector — all set against the vibrant backdrop of one of the world’s most influential financial hubs. 🌍 A Global Powerhouse of Fintech Innovation More than 8,000 participants from over 100 countries are converging in Dubai to witness the convergence of financial technology’s most influential voices. From tech visionaries…

OpenAI is currently in “a tough negotiation” with one of its biggest investors and partners, Microsoft, according to the Financial Times. The AI startup recently announced a major change to its corporate restructuring plans — while it still aims to convert its business arm into a for-profit public benefit corporation, its nonprofit board will remain in control. The FT says it spoke to multiple sources who describe Microsoft, which has invested $13 billion in OpenAI to date, as a key holdout needed to approve the restructuring. While the crux of the negotiation is how much equity Microsoft will receive in the new for-profit…

The tech industry seems to have two thoughts when it comes to where human workers fit into the AI-powered world they are creating: Either they think that all the jobs, except perhaps their own, will be done by bots. (VC Marc Andreessen seems to think that his work as an investor could never be automated). Or they think that bots will do the icky, boring work, acting as human companions in jobs while humans do brand-new jobs that the bot revolution creates. The latter is the one most supported by historical evidence. The World Economic Forum predicts that 92 million roles will be displaced by current…

Pope Leo XIV revealed that his papal name was partially inspired by the looming challenges of a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence. In his first formal address as the Vatican’s newly elected pope on Saturday, Leo told the College of Cardinals that he chose to name himself after Pope Leo XIII, who led the Catholic Church from his election in 1878 to his death in 1903. During his papacy, Leo XIII maintained a dedication to social issues and workers rights after much of the world had just been reshaped by the Industrial Revolution. Though he said there are various reasons for…

Google announced the rollout Thursday (May 8) of a fresh suite of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered safety features across its platforms to protect users from increasingly sophisticated scams. The company has integrated its on-device large language model (LLM), Gemini Nano, into Chrome’s Enhanced Protection mode on desktop. This model analyzes websites in real time to detect and warn users about threats such as tech support scams that use pop-ups and full-screen takeovers. On-device processing lets the browser catch cloaked sites that hide their true content from traditional web crawlers. On Android, Chrome now includes AI-powered notification alerts. When a notification appears suspicious, users get…

Competition comes best in twos. Think Apple and Microsoft, Coke and Pepsi, McDonald’s and Burger King and many other famous pairings. It’s because a dose of healthy competition ultimately benefits the end consumer, and nowhere can this be seen more clearly than in the ongoing battle between retail titans Walmart and Amazon. The two mega retailers have evolved far beyond price wars and delivery speed, although those twin pillars remain key goals, and competition today plays out across artificial intelligence (AI), automation and robotics, and omnichannel ecosystems. It can frequently result in new strategies that have the potential to redefine the very fabric…

Investors in Apple and Google are reportedly uneasy about the growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) search. That’s according to a report Saturday (May 10) by Seeking Alpha, which said that Google’s shares fell 8% last week when an Apple executive said that searches originating from Google’s search engine in Apple’s Safari browser fell for the first time last month. That executive, Apple senior vice president of services Eddy Cue, revealed that milestone while giving testimony in a Justice Department lawsuit against Google. He attributed the decreased searches to the increasing popularity of AI-based search offerings like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Cue also said Apple is considering adding AI search engines like Perplexity to Safari,…

Dubai, UAE – May 2025 — We are thrilled to announce that Breaking News AI has been named an Official Media Partner for the highly anticipated Dubai FinTech Summit 2025 (DFS 2025), taking place on May 12–13 at the luxurious Madinat Jumeirah. This partnership marks a significant milestone for our media company, reinforcing our commitment to delivering cutting-edge, real-time coverage of transformative trends in financial technology and AI innovation. As one of the leading platforms reporting on the intersection of artificial intelligence and global industry, Breaking News AI is uniquely positioned to bring unparalleled insights from this year’s premier FinTech…

Dubai, UAE – May 10, 2025 — The countdown is nearly over. In just three days, the 30th edition of the HODL Summit — the world’s longest-running Web3 and crypto conference — will commence on May 14–15, 2025 at the prestigious Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. This landmark gathering will bring together over 5,000 global participants including regulators, venture capitalists, blockchain founders, and tech innovators to shape the next phase of Web3, DeFi, AI, and blockchain infrastructure. 🔍 Future-Focused Themes at HODL 2025 Attendees will engage with frontier developments across several critical areas: 🌐 Global Momentum: A 30th Edition Milestone Organized by…

Dubai, UAE – April 2025 — The financial world is on the edge of a new era as the Dubai FinTech Summit 2025 kicks off tomorrow. Set against the backdrop of one of the most dynamic financial hubs on the planet, this year’s event is themed “Shaping the Future of Finance” and is expected to set new benchmarks for global fintech innovation. A Premier Global Convergence of Fintech Powerhouses With more than 8,000 participants expected from over 100 countries, the summit will gather the brightest minds and boldest disruptors in finance. It will focus on how technology, regulation, and sustainability…

ServiceNow has opened its Knowledge 2025 conference with a brand new AI platform. The ambition is clear: to give businesses a single, coherent way to get all their different AI tools and intelligent agents working together, right across the company. This isn’t just a fresh lick of paint; we’re talking deep-rooted new features and much cosier relationships with the likes of NVIDIA, Microsoft, Google, and Oracle. The aim? To finally help businesses orchestrate their operations with genuine intelligence, and it seems some big names like Adobe, Aptiv, the NHL, Visa, and Wells Fargo are already seeing it pay off. Most business leaders you speak…

The United Arab Emirates looks set to integrating AI education in its schools’ curricula, meaning all children from kindergarten to high school will learn about the technology, how it can be used day-to-day, and the best ways to implement the various types of models. There will also be classes covering the ethics of AI, something that the country’s young might eventually teach to the world, according to OpenAI’s Sam Altman, who once termed the UAE the world’s ‘sandbox’ in which issues around AI such as governance could be thrashed out, and from which the rest of the world can make…

Samsung Electronics’ strategic focus on AI has delivered high revenue in the first quarter of 2025, as the South Korean tech giant navigates semiconductor market challenges and growing global trade uncertainties. The company posted an all-time quarterly high revenue of KRW 79.14 trillion ($55.4 billion), marking a 10% increase year-over-year, according to its financial results released on Wednesday. Operating profit climbed to KRW 6.7 trillion ($4.68 billion), representing a modest 1.5% increase compared to the same period last year. The results exceeded Samsung’s earlier forecast of KRW 79 trillion and analysts’ expectations. Smartphone success counters chip challenges The Mobile Experience (MX) Business…

Apple continues its focus on hardware produced in-house, and is currently working on a new generation of chips for future hardware, according to Bloomberg. The processors are thought to be destined for use in smart glasses, AI-capable servers, and the next generations of Macs. One project involves a custom chip designed for smart glasses, which are thought to offer voice commands, photo capture, and audio playback, but will not be full augmented reality (AR) devices. The chip design is based on the low-power components used at present in the latest models of the Apple Watch, but modified to use less energy…

The Trump AI chip policy reversal announced this week signals a shift in how advanced computing technologies will flow in global markets, as the administration prepares to dismantle Biden’s complex three-tier regulatory framework. Set to take effect on May 15, 2025, the Biden administration’s Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion would have created a stratified global technology landscape with significant implications for international trade, innovation, and geopolitical relationships. According to a Commerce Department on Wednesday, the Trump administration views the existing approach as fundamentally flawed. “The Biden AI rule is overly complex, overly bureaucratic, and would stymie American innovation,” a Commerce Department…

The Dubai FinTech Summit 2025, scheduled for May 12–13 at Madinat Jumeirah, is poised to be a landmark event in the financial technology sector. Organized by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the summit will convene over 300 distinguished speakers and more than 8,000 attendees from across 100 countries, fostering discussions on innovation, inclusion, and impact in finance. Distinguished Speakers at DFS 2025 The summit boasts an impressive lineup of global financial leaders, policymakers, and innovators: These speakers will delve into critical topics such as the future of finance, global economic trends, blockchain and cryptocurrency, financial innovation, and regulatory compliance.…

Dubai, UAE – May 10, 2025 – The Dubai FinTech Summit 2025 (#DFS2025) is thrilled to welcome Integra Technologies as a Bronze Sponsor, adding further momentum to the region’s premier financial technology event taking place on 12–13 May at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Renowned for its commitment to digital transformation across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Integra Technologies brings to the summit its deep expertise as an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner and Red Hat Premier Partner. The company has rapidly emerged as a leading provider of Generative AI solutions, delivering innovative, scalable technologies to enterprises across a wide…

Berlin, Germany – May 2025 — As Europe’s tech ecosystem accelerates at breakneck speed, the spotlight turns to GITEX EUROPE, taking place from May 21–23 in Berlin. This highly anticipated event will bring together the most ambitious, investable, and visionary early-stage startups in the region—alongside global investors, policymakers, and industry giants. With over 35,000 early-stage startups now active across Europe, the continent has become a global force in technology and innovation. GITEX EUROPE is where that momentum takes center stage. Next-Gen Innovation: From AI to Greentech The summit will spotlight groundbreaking ideas across AI, fintech, deeptech, greentech, healthtech, mobility, and…