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TOULOUSE: Photo shows screens displaying the logos of OpenAI and ChatGPT. – AFP
AI poses 'extinction' risk, say experts
PARIS: Global leaders should be working to reduce "the risk of extinction" from artificial intelligence technology, a group of industry chiefs and experts warned on Tuesday. A one-line statement signed by dozens of specialists, including Sam Altman whose firm OpenAI created the ChatGPT bot, said tackling the risks from AI should be "a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war".ChatGPT burst into the...
TAIPEI: This handout picture taken and released by Nvidia shows Nvidia founder and chief Jensen Huang speaking during the Computex 2023 in Taipei on May 29, 2023. - AFP
Nvidia chief says tech at 'tipping point' as unveils AI products
TAIPEI: Nvidia chief Jensen Huang said the world was at "the tipping point of a new computer era" as he unveiled a raft of AI-related products Monday in his first public speech in four years at a Taiwan tech trade show. The US firm, which specializes in chips coveted in the artificial intelligence boom, saw its value surge to nearly $1 trillion last week, after the company's quarterly earnings report blew past expectations.Nvidia is known for...
KUWAIT: This archive photo shows an aerial view of Kuwait City.
Kuwaiti youth call for reforms to fill unemployment, education gaps
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: In 2017, Kuwait unveiled a new plan to transform the country into a regional financial and cultural hub by 2035 through 164 strategic development programs to attract investment. But how do youth in Kuwait see the ongoing development? Kuwait Times spoke with young citizens to learn their perspectives on how to develop Kuwait. Azzam Al-Khaldi, 23, said Kuwait still needs to work on various aspects to contribute to the overall...
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Cyclists in Kuwait appeal for bike lanes after bikers injured on Gulf Road
By Sahar Moussa and Ahmad JabrKUWAIT: Cyclists in Kuwait are again appealing to the government for dedicated bike lanes as a new accident on Friday left several people injured, including one person in coma.Around 15 people were hurt following the hit-and-run accident that happened on Arabian Gulf Road Friday morning. The victims were among a group of around 60 people who usually practice the sport weekly."We were cycling as usual when a car...
KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister, Interior Minister and Acting Defense Minister Sheikh Talal Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
MoI: Sovereignty of Kuwait a red line, ban on Filipinos to stay
By B IzzakKUWAIT: Labor talks between Kuwait and a Philippine delegation ended without agreement, a statement said on Wednesday, as the interior ministry said a ban on visas for new Filipino workers will continue. First Deputy Premier, Interior Minister and Acting Defense Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled Al-Sabah insisted the sovereignty of Kuwait and the dignity of its people is a red line.The statement issued by the interior ministry said the Filipino...
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Six complex hernia surgeries performed at Jaber Hospital
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: Doctors at Jaber Hospital performed six complex surgeries during a workshop featuring world renowned guest surgeon Dr Tim Tollins, Chief Surgeon Dr Suleiman Al-Mazidi said. “Herna and abdominal wall diseases are among the most common around the world and require experienced doctors to handle complicated conditions,” Dr Mazidi said. He explained that the hospital invited Dr Tollins to supervise local doctors’...
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Abolishing article 153 must be priority for 2023 election candidates: Activist
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: Parliamentary candidates often make a variety of promises during election campaigns, aiming to garner support and demonstrate their commitment to addressing the needs and concerns of their constituents. But are there any candidates who will consider concerns regarding Kuwait’s discriminatory provisions in the nationality law and articles 182 and 153 of the Kuwaiti penal code (impunity for rapists and “honor”...
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Boubyan Bank launches ‘Premium’ account for its high net-worth clients
KUWAIT: In an effort to provide its clients with exceptional banking experiences, Boubyan Bank announced the launch of the new “Premium” account, in line with the developments witnessed by the bank and its goals to provide clients with a distinctive set of services and products that suit their needs inside and outside Kuwait. The new account was launched during a private event at Dar Hamad attended by a number of senior bank officials,...
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Expert promotes healthy lifestyle as diabetes cases rise in Kuwait
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Some countries are experiencing a particularly high prevalence of diabetes, Kuwait being one of them. Kuwait is ranked second worldwide when it comes to diabetes, as the state has a 24.9 percent prevalence rate. This high rate is a cause of concern for public health officials in Kuwait, as diabetes can lead to various health complications like heart disease, blindness and kidney damage. Dr Thamer Al-Essa, medical...
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Retailers grapple with ‘serial returners’ as conspicuous consumption rises in Kuwait
By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: It looks like people’s desire to show off by wearing expensive clothes, bags and accessories have led many to display unexpected behaviors that not only elicits disapproval from many people, but has also led them to be listed as “serial returners” at some shops. The term refers to people who buy things such as clothes, bags and accessories or other items to wear and return later to get back all the money they spent on...
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New biometrics scanning system sparks debate on social media
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: Last week, border points started taking biometric scans of the iris, face and fingerprints of all passengers including citizens, Gulf nationals and expatriates. Under the hashtag #fingerprint_biometrics on social media platforms, opinions of citizens differed between those who support the activation of this process and those who oppose it, fearing future repercussions.For Mohannad Al-Ahmad, who arrived in Kuwait last week,...
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Google Cloud office established in Kuwait
KUWAIT: Google Cloud is entering the Kuwaiti market after the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority approved the establishment of the 'Google Cloud Computing Services Company' as an independent firm. The company, which will serve as Google Cloud’s office in Kuwait, will operate under the 'One Person Company' business model. It is wholly-owned by the Google Europe, Middle East And Africa Unlimited Company with a total capital of KD...
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A general view shows the Shahi Idgah mosque (left) and the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple (right) in Mathura on April 26, 2024. – AFP
Calls for mosque demolition in India weigh on Muslim voters
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Kuwait, UAE eye closer military, defensive ties
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Kuwait teams gear up for World Robotics Competition in Dallas
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KRCS distributes aid in Armenia
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During the launch of Burgan Bank’s exclusive Investment and Wealth Management Academy.
Burgan Bank launches its Investment and Wealth Management Academy