Author: Art Ryan

Aidan Gomez, the co-founder and CEO of generative AI startup Cohere, has joined the board of EV maker Rivian, according to a regulatory filing. The appointment is the latest sign that Rivian sees promises in applying AI to its own venture while positioning itself as a software leader — and even provider — within the automotive industry. Rivian increased the size of the board and elected Gomez, whose term will expire in 2026, according to the filing. Gomez has had a long career as a data scientist and AI expert. He launched Cohere in 2019 with co-founders Nick Frosst and Ivan…

What happens when a fashion legend taps into the transformative power of artificial intelligence? For more than five decades, fashion designer and entrepreneur Norma Kamali has pioneered bold industry shifts, creating iconic silhouettes worn by celebrities including Whitney Houston and Jessica Biel. Now, she is embracing a new frontier — one that merges creativity with algorithms and AI to redefine the future of her industry. Through MIT Professional Education’s online “Applied Generative AI for Digital Transformation” course, which she completed in 2023, Kamali explored AI’s potential to serve as creative partner and ensure the longevity and evolution of her brand. Kamali’s introduction…

🗓️ April 23–24, 2025📍 Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE As the global tech community gears up for the Dubai AI Festival 2025, the event is proud to spotlight a diverse group of rising innovators who are shaping the future of artificial intelligence. From conversational commerce to personalized cloud platforms and real estate intelligence, AiSensy, Snowflake, Helio, Business Coaching Dubai, Vercel, PropTech AI, and Exelixi AI have been named official Bronze Sponsors for this year’s event, taking place on April 23–24 at the world-renowned Madinat Jumeirah. These sponsors exemplify the growing importance of agile, cross-sector innovation in building a connected, intelligent future.…

🗓️ April 23–24, 2025📍 Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE As the global spotlight turns to the Dubai AI Festival 2025, a dynamic cohort of emerging innovators is set to take center stage. This year, six fast-rising technology companies — Gravity One, Integratech, XenonStack, Apgar, Digital Bricks AI, and BytePlus — have been announced as Premium Bronze Sponsors, underscoring their commitment to shaping the next generation of artificial intelligence. Held at the iconic Madinat Jumeirah on April 23–24, the festival will bring together policymakers, tech leaders, researchers, and investors to explore how AI is transforming the world as we know it. 🥉…

The wait is nearly over—just 1 day to go until AI Festival 2025 kicks off in the heart of Dubai! From April 23–25, the city will transform into a global nerve center for artificial intelligence, innovation, and world-shaping ideas. 🏙️ Dubai: Where the Future Comes to Life Known for its futuristic vision, Dubai is stepping confidently into its role as an AI capital of the world. With smart infrastructure, ambitious leadership, and a thriving tech ecosystem, the city is the perfect backdrop for a festival that celebrates how AI is reshaping everything—from industries and economies to daily life. AI Festival…

📍 Location: Singapore📅 Dates: April 23–25, 2025⏳ Countdown: Just 1 day to go! 🌐 Asia’s Premier Tech Convergence Is Almost Here The countdown is nearly over! Tomorrow, GITEX ASIA x Ai Everything will ignite the Singapore tech scene with one of the most powerful innovation summits the region has ever seen. From April 23 to 25, Singapore becomes the stage for Asia’s most dynamic gathering of technology leaders, startups, investors, and policymakers. This is more than just a conference—it’s a high-energy launchpad for ideas, ventures, and future-forward collaborations that will define the digital economy of tomorrow. 🔍 What to Expect…

The Dubai AI Festival 2025 proudly welcomes Amadou Diallo, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding for the Middle East & Africa, as one of its keynote speakers. A transformative leader in global logistics, Diallo brings over two decades of executive experience in reshaping supply chain networks, freight operations, and digital logistics innovation across multiple continents. Based in Dubai since 2017, he has been instrumental in leading DHL’s strategy in one of the most dynamic and high-growth regions in the world. His insights into AI-powered supply chains, smart trade corridors, and digital freight platforms will be pivotal for attendees looking to understand…

The Dubai AI Festival 2025 is proud to welcome Carlo Olejniczak, Vice President & Managing Director for EMEA at Booking.com, as a featured speaker. As a seasoned leader at one of the world’s largest digital travel platforms, Carlo brings a deep understanding of how AI is transforming the future of travel, tourism, and customer experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. His session will offer a strategic look into how Booking.com leverages AI to deliver personalized, frictionless, and scalable travel solutions—and what this means for the future of mobility and digital commerce in a post-pandemic world. Driving Growth and…

The Dubai AI Festival 2025 is honored to welcome His Excellency Ambassador Philip Thigo, Special Envoy on Technology in the Office of the President of Kenya, as a keynote speaker. A leading voice in tech diplomacy, digital development, and innovation policy across Africa, Ambassador Thigo represents the rising momentum for inclusive, ethical, and sovereign AI development on the continent. Through his strategic leadership, Ambassador Thigo is helping shape Kenya’s—and Africa’s—position as an emerging global thought leader in building people-centered digital futures. A Diplomatic Champion for Digital Transformation As Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology, Ambassador Thigo advises the highest levels of…

The Dubai AI Festival 2025 is delighted to announce Alexis Jean-Baptiste, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at L’Oréal Middle East, as a featured speaker. At the forefront of digital transformation in the beauty sector, Jean-Baptiste is redefining how artificial intelligence and machine learning intersect with creativity, personalization, and business performance in one of the world’s most dynamic industries. With a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic leadership, and industry insight, he leads efforts to harness data as a driver of innovation, performance, and enhanced customer engagement across L’Oréal’s Middle Eastern operations. Driving a Data-Led Transformation in the Beauty Industry In…

The Dubai AI Festival 2025 proudly welcomes Mauricio Zuazua, Middle East and Africa Chair at Kearney, as one of its distinguished speakers. A seasoned strategist and global business leader, Zuazua brings a powerful perspective on how artificial intelligence can fuel economic transformation and competitive advantage across emerging markets, particularly in the Middle East and Africa. With decades of experience in advising governments, corporations, and investors on strategy and innovation, Zuazua’s keynote will bridge the gap between AI theory and executive-level action, offering strategic frameworks for impactful and sustainable adoption. Leadership at the Helm of Global Strategy Mauricio Zuazua currently leads…

Huawei’s new AI chip, the 910C GPU, is shipping to Chinese customers as early as next month, according to reports. The chip fills a gap in the market for China’s booming AI industry, since the US has repeatedly banned Nvidia from selling its chips without an export license. It’s good news for Chinese AI companies, since they have a strong need for domestic alternatives to this key component in AI hardware. What to Know About the 910C Chip Huawei Technologies’ 910C artificial intelligence chip stands as “an architectural evolution rather than a technological breakthrough,” according to a report from Reuters. In other…

Cornell University’s Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering held a dynamic forum on April 17, 2025, titled “Simulation and Design Education: Closing the Skills Gaps in the Age of AI.” The event, part of the annual KK Wang Industry Day, brought together a diverse mix of faculty, students, alumni, and industry leaders to explore the future of engineering education in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Industry and Academia Unite Sponsored by Ansys, Autodesk, and eCornell, the forum attracted professionals from prominent companies including Anduril Industries, ASM, ASML, Corning, Dominion Engineering, Moog, and SpaceX. Discussions centered on how…

GenAI is rapidly shifting from back-office experimentation to the strategic core of finance departments at major U.S. corporations, according to a PYMNTS report, “CFOs Envision Growing Role For GenAI In Finance.” PYMNTS surveyed 60 chief financial officers (CFOs) from United States firms with at least $1 billion in annual revenue, revealing a significant increase in the strategic application and positive outlook for generative artificial intelligence (AI) within their organizations. The findings indicate that CFOs are increasingly leveraging generative AI (GenAI) for high-impact tasks such as data visualization, financial reporting and capital management, signaling a departure from more routine applications. This…

Google is upgrading Workspace, its rival to Microsoft 365, by embedding more artificial intelligence (AI) and other functionality into the platform. Workspace includes Google’s Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Meet, Google Drive, Slides, Calendar and other tools many workers use globally. Here are the Workspace updates Google recently announced: Google Sheets Adds New AI Analyst Google built an AI analyst to help workers make sense of data in Google Sheets. The “Help me analyze” AI assistant helps employees get started, points out trends that they might have missed, recommends next steps for deeper insights and creates interactive charts to visualize the data. “Help…

OpenAI unveiled its latest AI models this week that it says are poised to bring more capable AI agents to business. These new reasoning models can use all of ChatGPT’s tools and even incorporate images — a first for the company. The new o3 and o4-mini reasoning models are the “smartest” it has released to date and represent a “step change” in ChatGPT’s capabilities, according to an OpenAI blog post. The models make ChatGPT more capable — and more similar to holistic human capabilities. “There are some models that feel like a qualitative step into the future,” OpenAI President Greg Brockman said in an…

ChatGPT search, OpenAI’s feature within ChatGPT that allows the chatbot to access and incorporate up-to-date information from the web into its responses, is growing at a fast clip in Europe. A report filed by one of OpenAI’s EU corporate divisions, OpenAI Ireland Limited, reveals ChatGPT search had roughly 41.3 million average monthly active “recipients” for the six-month period ending March 31. That’s up from approximately 11.2 million average monthly active recipients in the six-month period ending October 31, 2024. OpenAI regularly publishes information on ChatGPT search to comply with the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), which regulates many aspects of online services in European…

Meta is using AI technology to search for kids who are lying about their age on Instagram in order to bypass safeguards, the company announced on Monday. When Meta finds an account that it suspects belongs to a teen, the platform will enroll them into a restricted Teen Account, even if the account lists an adult birthday. Teen Accounts, which launched on Instagram last year, enroll young users into an app experience with built-in protections. The safeguards are applied to teens automatically, and limit who can contact a teen on the app and restrict the type of content the account holder can view. Teens…

🗓️ April 23–24, 2025📍 Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE As global innovators, tech leaders, and policymakers converge for the Dubai AI Festival 2025, the event proudly announces AtkinsRéalis, Advanced Integration, and Airia as Silver Sponsors, each playing a vital role in advancing intelligent infrastructure, automation, and mobility across the region and beyond. Taking place on April 23–24 at the renowned Madinat Jumeirah, the festival will showcase cutting-edge AI applications that are redefining cities, industries, and everyday life. 🥈 Silver Sponsors Championing Future-Ready Technologies 🟠 AtkinsRéalis atkinsrealis.comA global design, engineering, and project management powerhouse, AtkinsRéalis is leveraging AI to transform the built…

Singapore – 21 April, 2025: Southeast Asia’s (SEA) entrepreneurial landscape, backed by its flourishing technology startup ecosystem, is primed to experience significant activity and heightened investor interest. With Statistics Research projecting regional VC funding will reach US$13.7 billion in 2025 and Citigroup estimating Asian tech funding will expand by 10% this calendar year, SEA-based startups are poised to enter a vibrant new phase – empowered with new access to capital, talent, and global attention to scale solutions across industries. Already an innovation and investment epicentre, the spotlight on the region as a world-leading startup and socio-economic development hub will be…