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Tech Day of Pink: Estée Lauder CIO’s global IT movement to fund breast cancer research

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To help raise funding for research through the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), Smith started Tech Day of Pink at Estée Lauder, announcing that he would donate a set amount to BCRF for every selfie an IT team member posted with the Tech Day of Pink hashtag. The impact of this research is wide ranging — in 2022 there were 2.3

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Saudi Arabia launches $100 Billion AI initiative to lead in global tech

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The program, known as Project Transcendence, marks a significant push by the Kingdom to develop a robust AI ecosystem that can rival leading tech hubs, including neighbouring United Arab Emirates and other global technology centers. In recent years, the Kingdom has set up research centers, ministries, and educational programs focused on AI.

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How technology is shaping education in Saudi Arabia

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During the pandemic, an estimated 1.500 million students missed school, institutions adopted smart technologies to ensure the continuity of education. The importance of education in supporting the success of Saudi Vision 2030 cannot be overstated. From what I see across the nation, there is an emphasis on STEM.

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Global AI regulations: Beyond the U.S. and Europe

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Building on that perspective, this article describes examples of AI regulations in the rest of the world and provides a summary on global AI regulation trends. The complexity of varying global AI regulations is challenging for CIOs. An earlier article described emerging AI regulations for the U.S. and Europe. and countries of the EU.

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Saudi Vision 2030: Why the Kingdom is becoming a hub in EdTech education

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How technology is shaping education in Saudi Arabia In the last year, an estimated 1.500 million students missed school because of the pandemic. Institutions adopted smart technologies to ensure the continuity of education. The importance of education in supporting the success of Saudi Vision 2030 cannot be overstated.

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The UAE Government partners with Mastercard to establish a Global AI Hub and combat financial crime

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This strategic collaboration aligns with the UAE’s Vision 2031, which aims to integrate AI and other cutting-edge technologies across various sectors, enhancing the nation’s digital infrastructure, promoting innovation, and positioning the UAE as a global leader in AI-driven solutions.

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Building digital fluency in the C-suite and beyond

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Hussman, which manufactures and services commercial refrigeration equipment for food retailers globally, is a 117-year-old company. Research has shown that companies with strong digital acuity outperform the field, so it’s a strategic and business imperative, Seals adds. The payoff can be significant. “We

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