A new app developed by Virginia Tech and Medina Tech Ltd. aims to help Bangladeshi farmers identify and manage crop pests. The Groundnut IPM app provides crucial pest management information, using AI for real-time detection and GPS for location-based recommendations. The app, available in Bengali, is free and will be piloted to 1,000 farmers.
Google expands its Gemini service to Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Turkey, supporting English and nine Indian languages. The Gemini chatbot is now available on any device with 6 GB RAM, enhancing communication and productivity for users in over 165 regions worldwide.
Bangladesh’s ‘Made in Bangladesh’ roadmap aims to boost IT device manufacturing and exports, potentially creating 100,000 jobs and earning $5 billion by 2025. The plan focuses on digital transformation, leveraging local production, and international branding, supported by government and industry collaboration.
Vodafone Qatar, in collaboration with Microsoft and Crayon, hosted workshops to introduce digital solutions like ‘Vodafone Calling’ and ‘Microsoft Copilot’. These solutions aim to enhance business communication, leverage AI, and ensure cyber security, supporting the digital transformation of large enterprises in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
The AI Retreat 2024, organized by DCAI and the National Program for Artificial Intelligence, launched a joint business incubator programme by DFF and Meta. The initiative aims to leverage Meta’s “LLAMA 3” model to drive AI innovation across industries, supporting Dubai’s economic goals and fostering global AI collaboration.
The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) credits Saudi Arabia’s rise in cybersecurity rankings to initiatives like the Global Cybersecurity Forum and regional cooperation committees. Guided by Vision 2030 and Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s vision, the NCA emphasizes both security and growth, fostering international collaboration and robust domestic protection.
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