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Trump and Elon Musk: A Shared Stance on H-1B Visas

The debate surrounding H-1B visas, which allow U.S. companies to employ foreign skilled workers, has found a surprising convergence between President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk. Both have expressed strong support for the program, despite opposition from certain political factions. On......

EU’s Universal Charger Rule Takes Effect: A Step Toward Cost Reduction and Sustainability

The European Union’s new law mandating a universal charger for smartphones, tablets, and cameras officially came into force on December 28, 2024. This significant change is designed to reduce consumer costs and environmental waste, marking a pivotal shift in the way electronics are charged in the......

Morocco: The Emerging Tech Hub of Tomorrow

Morocco is positioning itself as the "future Silicon Valley," capitalizing on several key factors that foster the country’s technological rise. With increasing investments in startups, a youthful and skilled workforce, and strong support for innovation, Morocco is creating a unique environment......

TikTok Hit with Fresh Fine in Moscow for Information Control Violations

Russia's Enforcement of Digital Regulations Intensifies as Social Media Platform Faces Third Penalty of 2024 A Moscow district court has levied a new fine of 3 million rubles ($29,200) against TikTok for failing to comply with Russia's information access restrictions. The ruling, issued by the......

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......