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Elon Musk accused Sam Altman of acting deceptively in changing the status of OpenAI to a "for profit" company. AFP

OpenAI and Sam Altman have major win against Elon Musk in closely watched trial

Californian jury dismisses claims by billionaire owner of X that chief executive engaged in deception

Fears Iranian threat to Hormuz undersea cables could cut Middle East internet

New book lifts the lid on Steve Jobs' time in 'exile from Apple'

Nvidia's high-end chip ambitions hang in balance during Trump's China visit

Why did the head of Microsoft Israel step down?

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Jared Isaacman, 42, a tech entrepreneur and private astronaut. AP

Trump again nominates billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead Nasa

Tech entrepreneur will formally step into the role once approved by the Senate

Momentum building for UAE attempt to land on far side of the Moon

UAE launches satellites that can 'see through clouds' to boost disaster response

UAE space platform to bring satellites within reach of students and start-ups

The year's largest supermoon to be visible in UAE on Wednesday

Orionids meteor shower to light up UAE skies on Tuesday night

Thuraya-1: UAE marks 25 years since launch of its first satellite

From left, Marc Domenech, Nvidia's vice president of enterprise for the Middle East, North Africa and South Europe, Aleria chief executive Eric Leandri and DDN co-founder Paul Bloch at Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi. Greg Tanner for The National

Analysis UAE doubles down on US tech and AI ambitions amid Iran war

Executives from Nvidia, Aleria and DDN say geopolitical instability is accelerating demand for sovereign AI

UAE cyber security priorities pay off amid Iran tensions, official says

UAE receives first shipment of Nvidia's advanced AI chips

UAE takes top spot again for AI adoption, Microsoft report says

Iranians reach 120 days without internet as blackout continues

Protester interrupts US Energy Secretary at AI+ Expo

Toy company treads carefully on Lego-style pro-Iran AI videos

The Jebel Barkal pyramids in Sudan's Northern State in Sudanese Nubia. AFP

How the Nile slowed to help an ancient empire thrive for centuries

Changing characteristics of vast river helped Kushite dynasty in what is now Sudan rise to power and society to develop

Deep Fake Nine: Why some believe Artemis II mission is a hoax

Artemis II: First crewed Moon mission in more than 50 years blasts off

UAE water-focused tech start-up wants students to 'explore solutions to global challenges'

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