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Quantum technology has the potential to solve problems that are unsolvable by traditional computers. Although at a nascent stage of development, researchers at companies like Google, Microsoft and IBM, among others, are continuously trying to smooth out the complexity associated with quantum mechanics. The World Economic Forum (WEF) indicates that the global investment in quantum tech research and development totaled around $30 billion in 2022, with countries like China, the US, the UK and Canada leading in funding allocations.

Some 90% of young women and teenage girls in the world's poorest countries have no access to the internet, according to a recently published United Nations report.

It is crucial to define AI technologies before studying how they are affecting business. "Artificial intelligence" describes any kind of computer software that performs human-like tasks, including planning, problem-solving and learning. It's theoretically correct to refer to specific applications as "artificial intelligence," but that doesn't delve into the more detailed intricacies. We need to look further to determine the type of AI that businesses are using most frequently.

Meta Chief Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed that you can now “log into the same WhatsApp account” on multiple phones. Previously, users could only use one WhatsApp account on one phone and multiple companion devices.

In line with the UAE’s strategy to promote the adoption of futuristic technologies in government work models, the Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office has launched a comprehensive guide on the utilization of generative AI applications.

After the much-publicized cancellation of the iconic blue flag, Twitter Head Elon Musk has taken the additional step of renaming the company to “X Corp” to become a single corporate application with multiple functions: electronic payments and ticket booking, and exchange of messages, conversations, and files.

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) celebrated International Girls in ICT Day, an ITU initiative, under the theme “Digital Skills for Life.” International Girls in ICT Day falls on April 25 of each year and aims to encourage and empower girls and women to choose jobs in the information and communication technology field.

Nokia and e& recently participated in “UN Women,” a United Nations Women’s program to support the global implementation of the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs).

By Giuliano Liguori, Digital Transformation and Technology Expert

According to the data released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the five countries most prepared to use and adopt technologies that are essential to the green tech transition are the United States, Sweden, Singapore, Switzerland and the Netherlands.