Author: Art Ryan

Dwinity introduces its new approach to data ownership: This platform allows users to securely store their data, far from the control of major tech companies. Everyone wants to own your data. It’s time to take back control and store your data treasure away from Big Tech. Dwinity empowers users with sovereignty over their data, helping to realize its value.”— Dr. Robin Basu (Co-founder and COO) In a world where data is the new gold, Dwinity introduces its new approach to true data ownership at the Web Summit 2025 in Doha: “Start Building Your Data Treasure.” This innovative platform allows users…

Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure, is set to showcase its latest Cloud and AI solutions at Web Summit Qatar 2025, taking place from February 23 to 26 at the Doha exhibition and convention Center (DECC). Under the theme“Accelerate Intelligence with Everything as a Service,” Huawei will demonstrate how its advanced technologies enable businesses and industries to harness the power of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation to drive unprecedented innovation and efficiency. Following the success of its inaugural edition in 2024, Web Summit Qatar returns for its second year, solidifying Qatar’s position as a global technology and innovation hub. The…

Capitalizing on Qatar’s ascent as a MENA technology hub, Doha-based AST LLC, branded as Gem Soft, will showcase its Gem Team corporate communication platform at Web Summit Qatar (February 23-26). Gem Team is engineered to enhance business communication through robust security and optimized efficiency significantly. More than a typical messaging application, Gem Team delivers a comprehensive communication ecosystem for enterprises. Key features include secure messaging, high-definition video conferencing, and integrated employee profiles, all underpinned by post-quantum encryption. This advanced security framework provides businesses within Qatar and the wider MENA region with unparalleled data protection against sophisticated cyber threats, ensuring confidential…

LyfeIndex, a digital memorial platform dedicated to preserving family legacies, will showcase its approach to digital remembrance at Web Summit Qatar 2025, scheduled for 23- 26 February at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). The platform aims to offer individuals and families a new way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. The company provides a digital space for users to create and store memorials for loved ones, allowing families to share life stories, multimedia tributes and personal archives. This platform ensures the preservation of family histories for future generations, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving field…

Representatives of IT Park organized a training session dedicated to preparing for Web Summit Qatar 2025, which will take place from 23 to 26 February in Doha. The event was specifically designed for startups, providing them with detailed information about the summit and assisting in planning key preparation stages. Web Summit Qatar 2025 will serve as a platform for thousands of international entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who will gather at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) to discuss technological development prospects and establish business connections. The history of Web Summit dates back to 2009 in Dublin when Paddy…

Breakthrough in AI-Driven Genome Design A new artificial intelligence model has been introduced, marking a significant advancement in biological research. Developed using a dataset of 128,000 genomes covering various life forms, this AI can generate entire chromosomes and small genomes from scratch. Researchers claim it has the potential to interpret non-coding gene variants associated with diseases, making it a powerful tool in genetic research. This development is expected to enhance genome engineering by facilitating a deeper understanding of DNA sequences and their functions. About the AI model According to a study published by the Arc Institute, the AI model, named Evo-2, has been developed…

Five9 is working more closely with Salesforce to support mutual customers in converging their service environments and implementing AI agents. The news comes as the CCaaS vendor celebrated a solid quarter, with its year-over-year (YoY) revenue growth climbing to 17 percent. Mike Burkland, Chairman & CEO of Five9, credited the provider’s burgeoning partner base for driving up its earnings. While also highlighting key relationships with Microsoft, Google, ServiceNow, and Verint, Burkland paid special tribute to its blossoming Salesforce collaboration. First, the CEO praised how Five9 and Salesforce are “driving alignment” across go-to-market strategies, product innovation, and customer acquisition. From there, he…

Today, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) is setting new standards for flight safety and communication systems. These innovations are not just improving efficiency—they are actively saving lives. Unfortunately, 2025 has already seen tragic aviation disasters, including the recent crash in Washington, reminding us that flight safety remains a critical issue. While the aviation industry continues to push the boundaries of technology, incidents like these demonstrate that communication failures and operational risks still pose significant threats. Why Significant Improvements in Aviation Communications Are Essential Communication errors have been a significant contributing factor in numerous…

Key Points DeepSeek’s sudden splash in the large language model space has given China a powerful tool to catalyze artificial-intelligence adoption in the country and boost economic growth. While Goldman Sachs pegs a 20-basis-point to 30-basis-point boost to China’s GDP over the long term — by 2030 — its expects the country’s economy to start reflecting the positive impact of AI adoption from next year itself as AI-driven automation improves productivity. “The recent emergence of DeepSeek … suggests faster AI development and adoption in China than we previously anticipated,” economists at the Wall Street bank said. The enthusiasm around DeepSeek…

📅 Dates: February 23-26, 2025📍 Location: Doha Exhibition & Convention Center, Qatar⏳ Countdown: Just 2 days to go! The wait is almost over! Web Summit Qatar 2025 is set to be one of the most anticipated technology events of the year, uniting visionary entrepreneurs, investors, and global tech leaders to discuss the latest advancements in AI, fintech, Web3, and emerging technologies. This game-changing event will provide unmatched networking opportunities, exclusive industry insights, and a global stage for startups to showcase the innovations shaping the future of tech and business. 🌍 Why You Can’t Miss Web Summit Qatar 2025! 🔹 Inspiring…

-NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, today announced the international launch of its next-generation Smart AI Agent™. This advanced AI tool is a cornerstone of the company’s strategy to accelerate the adoption of Generative AI, with an estimated $2 billion in revenue that we aim to achieve from Smart AI Agent™-related business by 2027. The Smart AI Agent™ autonomously extracts, organizes, and executes tasks in response to user instructions, complementing existing workforces and streamlining time-consuming processes. By enhancing efficiency across industries, the Smart AI Agent™ enables businesses to rapidly evaluate and deploy Generative AI applications, optimizing workflows and…

RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG), a global leader in AI-powered trusted business communications, today introduced RingCentral AI Receptionist™ (AIR), an AI phone agent that uses generative AI to automatically answer customer questions and transfer callers to the right place, much like traditional full-time receptionists do. Unlike contact center intelligent virtual agents (IVAs), which are complex and costly to deploy, RingCentral AIR™ is embedded into the RingCentral phone system and enables any business to easily deploy this AI call automation solution to transform their business. “The launch of RingCentral AI Receptionist marks our foray into agentic AI and the creation of a new…

TOKYO – The number of offensive comments posted on Yahoo News’ website declined by over 20% after the firm introduced an artificial intelligence feature that asks users to reconsider comments before posting, according to the site’s operator LY Corp. The feature was introduced in September. The program detects vulgar words or offensive expressions in comments as they are about to be posted. It then notifies the commenter and suggests changing the expressions to less offensive wording. LY compared the number of posts that the AI feature judged to be offensive in the four-week periods before and after its introduction. The firm…

China’s air force has deployed AI-powered biometric tests to screen potential pilots as part of a rigorous hiring process, according to state media. State broadcaster CCTV reported on Wednesday that the People’s Liberation Army Air Force had begun using artificial intelligence to assess the biological signals of pilot candidates to determine long-term health risks and human-machine adaptability. “AI now plays a crucial role in interpreting candidates’ biological signals, revealing underlying health risks that might not be immediately apparent to human evaluators,” the report said. “This data-driven approach allows the air force to predict long-term risks, ultimately ensuring that only the most suitable candidates are chosen.” The…

Together AI raised $305 million in a Series B funding round to expand its AI Acceleration Cloud that helps developers and enterprises train, fine-tune and run inference for generative artificial intelligence (AI) models. The round valued the company at $3.3 billion, Together AI said in a Thursday (Feb. 20) press release. “Our AI Acceleration Cloud uniquely provides organizations with the performance, security and functionality required to train frontier models and build production-scale AI applications with incredible cost efficiency,” Together AI CEO Vipul Ved Prakash said in the release. “With this investment, we will accelerate our mission to make open source AI accessible for AI developers…

The EU is withdrawing proposed regulations for handling victim’s claims of harm caused by AI — but it faces internal opposition. This week, the AI Liability Directive was taken off the 2025 work program of the European Commission, according to Euro News. The commission, which is the European Union’s executive arm, cited lack of progress in negotiations on the directive. But legislators in the European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee voted to keep working on the rules for artificial intelligence (AI) products. However, the leader of this issue, the Parliament’s Legal Affairs committee, has not yet decided what to do.…

The New York-based company’s Series A funding round, announced Thursday (Feb. 20), will help it expand its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, add staff and enhance its platform to support a wider range of credit market participants and deal types. “CredCore is addressing a critical need in the enterprise credit industry, which transacts $5 trillion annually but has seen limited technological innovation,” the company said in a news release.”By focusing on domain-specific AI, CredCore accelerates deal throughput and empowers customers to scale their teams and assets under management.” The release added that the CredCore platform has seen surging demand and supports some of…

In the next three years, Alibaba will spend more on artificial intelligence (AI) than it has in the last decade. AI played a key role in the Chinese conglomerate’s earnings call Thursday (Feb. 20), with management saying the company’s AI investments are based on the primary goal of achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI). The company’s stock soared following the report, which showed revenues up 8% year over year. “We aim to continue to develop models that extend the boundaries of intelligence. Why is that the primary aim?” Eddie Wu, the company’s CEO, said during the earnings call. “Well, it’s because all of the visible AI…

OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar said Thursday (Feb. 20) that it’s within “the realm of possibility” that the company could achieve $11 billion in revenue. OpenAI’s continuing innovations have kept it from becoming a “commodity,” Friar told CNBC in an interview. CNBC reported in September that OpenAI expected $5 billion in losses on $3.7 billion in revenue in 2024 and that an unnamed source said the company expected its revenue to leap to $11.6 billion in 2025. On Thursday, Friar addressed questions about whether OpenAI will go public by saying that the company’s growth rate appeals to potential investors. “In terms of a multiple to…

Scientific discovery is often a laborious, multi-step process that involves making observations, forming a hypothesis, conducting experiments, analyzing the data and drawing conclusions. One of the hardest steps in the process is coming up with a new idea to test. Now, Google has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can help scientists formulate new hypotheses, grounded in relevant research literature. Called “AI co-scientist,” the AI system uses AI agents that generate an idea, debate the feasibility of the idea among themselves in a “tournament,” and refine the suggested hypotheses before presenting it to the human scientist, according to a paper from…