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Cyber Attack Disrupts Japan Airlines; Causing Flight Delays

Japan Airlines (JAL) faced significant disruptions due to a cyber attack, resulting in delays for several of its flights. The incident began in the early hours of Thursday, with the airline experiencing "malfunctions in systems communicating with external systems," starting shortly before 7:30......

Russia Launches High-Resolution Earth Observation Satellite

Russia has successfully launched a high-resolution Earth observation satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, marking another step forward in its space exploration and satellite technology program. The announcement was made by Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, on Wednesday.   At......

Artificial Intelligence and the 2024 US Election: Myths and Realities

As the 2024 US presidential election unfolded, one question loomed large: Would artificial intelligence (AI) shape the outcome? This marked the first election in the era of widespread AI tools that allowed for the creation of synthetic media such as images, audio, and video, sometimes used for manipulation.......

Samsung Secures $4.75B Federal Grant for Texas Semiconductor Facilities

Samsung Electronics has secured $4.74 billion in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce to establish semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Texas. The South Korean tech manufacturer plans to construct two new plants in Taylor, Texas, with additional investments planned for its existing Austin......

xAI's $6 Billion Raise and Elon Musk's AI Ambitions

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has raised $6 billion, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This brings the total funding raised by the company to $12 billion, after an earlier round earlier this year. The funding came from 97 investors, each......

American Airlines Operations Resume After Brief Technical Issue Grounds U.S. Flights

American Airlines resumed normal operations on Tuesday morning after a brief disruption caused by a systemwide technical issue that affected its entire U.S. flight network. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had ordered all American Airlines flights to be grounded in the U.S. at the airline's......

Morocco Unveils Ambitious 5G Network Plan Ahead of Major Sporting Events

Morocco is set to implement advanced 5G internet technology as part of its preparations to host two prestigious international sporting events - the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. This strategic initiative was announced by Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, the country's......

YouTube Intensifies Fight Against Misleading Content with New Global Clickbait Policy

In a significant move to enhance platform integrity, YouTube is implementing stricter regulations to combat misleading video titles and thumbnails. The initiative, set to begin in India before expanding globally, targets what the platform terms "egregious clickbait content." The problem of......

US-Morocco Partnership Strengthens Global AI Governance Framework

At a recent UN Security Council Meeting, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised Morocco's instrumental role in advancing international artificial intelligence adoption standards, highlighting a new joint initiative between the two nations. The collaboration has resulted in the establishment......

 Google's Proposal to Address Search Engine Monopoly Concerns

In a move to address ongoing antitrust concerns, Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has suggested a series of changes to its revenue-sharing agreements with major partners. These agreements, which have made Google's search engine the default on a variety of devices and browsers, are central to an......

Morocco's Satellite Internet Future on Hold: Starlink Awaits Regulatory Green Light

SpaceX's satellite internet service Starlink has not launched operations in Morocco, contrary to recent media reports. Industry sources confirm the service remains unavailable as regulatory approvals are still pending. While SpaceX has taken initial steps by establishing a subsidiary in Casablanca,......

Meta Faces €251 Million Fine for Facebook Account Breach

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been fined €251 million by an Irish regulatory authority for a significant data protection failure. This breach, which occurred in 2018, led to the hacking of approximately 29 million Facebook accounts globally, exposing sensitive user information such as......

 Reassurance on Increased Drone Sightings in the U.S.

President Joe Biden recently addressed growing concerns over increased drone sightings in East Coast states, assuring the public that there was no cause for alarm. Speaking at the White House, Biden stated, “Nothing nefarious, apparently,” emphasizing that authorities are closely monitoring......