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Within the Time Horizon facet, Medium time-horizon intelligence organises articles by the period over which a signal is expected to matter. The page helps readers distinguish immediate operational changes from longer-cycle governance, investment, standards, and infrastructure shifts that may unfold across quarters or years. It connects timing assumptions with public evidence, related actors, market context, customer exposure, policy pressure, and infrastructure planning so readers can judge whether a development is urgent, strategic, or still waiting on confirming evidence. The page also explains how time horizon changes the meaning of a signal, which organisations may be exposed, and which infrastructure decisions require short-term action or long-cycle monitoring.

ChatGPT upgrade: More direct, less verbose

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ChatGPT upgrade: More direct, less verbose

OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, has received a significant upgrade, offering premium users access to an enhanced version of GPT-4 Turbo. OpenAI updates ChatGPT with GPT-4 Turbo ChatGPT, OpenAI’s popular AI-powered chatbot, just got a big update, becoming more direct and…

Apr 12, 2024
Dubai’s crypto regulation chief eases burden on small firms

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Dubai’s crypto regulation chief eases burden on small firms

Dubai’s VARA CEO Matthew White plans to lower compliance costs for small crypto firms, proposing a framework to include all players in the rapidly growing industry. White indicates his determination to create a fair environment for competence In a bid to level the playing field…

Apr 12, 2024
AI tool ReelSphere makes hyperlocal weather videos

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AI tool ReelSphere makes hyperlocal weather videos

The next time you check your local weather report, it might just be AI-generated. Because The Weather Company is bringing AI tools to make weather videos. The AI tool ReelSphere ReelSphere is a video creation tool for broadcasters and other clients that automatically adds…

Apr 12, 2024
iPhone users in 92 countries receive spyware attack alert

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iPhone users in 92 countries receive spyware attack alert

Apple sent a new round of threat alerts to some users in 92 countries on Thursday, warning them that their iPhones could be attacked by hired spyware, including Israel’s Pegasus spyware. The spyware attack The alert states, “Apple detected that you are being targeted by a…

Apr 12, 2024
Instagram to blur out nude images sent to teens in DMs

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Instagram to blur out nude images sent to teens in DMs

Instagram says it’s deploying new tools to protect young people and combat sexual extortion, including a feature that will automatically blur nudity in direct messages. The nudity-protection feature The social media platform said in a blog post on Thursday that it’s testing out…

Apr 12, 2024
SK aims for AI tech leadership and semiconductor market growth

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SK aims for AI tech leadership and semiconductor market growth

The government is spearheading a $454 billion semiconductor “mega cluster” in Gyeonggi-do Province, aimed at centralising chip manufacturing.

Apr 12, 2024
DuckDuckGo launches VPN service in new Privacy Pro subscription

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DuckDuckGo launches VPN service in new Privacy Pro subscription

Privacy-focused consumer tech company DuckDuckGo launched a new Privacy Pro subscription on Thursday that bundles a VPN service, personal information removal, and identity theft restoration. DuckDuckGO‘s new plan Privacy Pro DuckDuckGo is a solid web browser for those who care a…

Apr 12, 2024
Can Africa’s internet infrastructure cope with the future?

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Can Africa’s internet infrastructure cope with the future?

A recent subsea cable break was a warning call for Africa’s internet businesses – is the continent equipped for life in the 21st century?

Apr 12, 2024
Quad9 in Africa: Efficient solutions to enhance digital security

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Quad9 in Africa: Efficient solutions to enhance digital security

OUR TAKE:Wide-ranging benefits have been brought about by the fast expansion of Internet connectivity throughout Africa, but cybercriminals have also profited greatly from this development. Nonetheless, as organisations and governments move to put cybersecurity policies into…

Apr 12, 2024
Embracing self-hosted email: Response to compliance demands

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Embracing self-hosted email: Response to compliance demands

The discussion around self-hosted and decentralized email solutions is gaining momentum as major providers like Google, Yahoo, and Outlook announce stricter compliance standards. These standards, aiming to enhance email deliverability and combat spam, emphasize crucial security…

Apr 12, 2024
Quad9: Guarding Africa’s internet security defences

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Quad9: Guarding Africa’s internet security defences

The opportunities and vulnerabilities created by the development of the Internet in Africa emphasise the importance of securing global DNS services. Quad9 is an NGO that works to blocks access to malicious websites, keeps users safe online, and is already operating in Africa. A…

Apr 12, 2024
ICANN 80 preview: How to create a sustainable internet?

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ICANN 80 preview: How to create a sustainable internet?

ICANN 80 Policy Forum will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, spanning from 10–13 June 2024. This four-day meeting will delve into critical issues facing the Internet ecosystem. About ICANN 80 Policy Forum ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, is a global…

Apr 12, 2024
RIPE NCC engages in ITU Forum, boosts work with CIS countries

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RIPE NCC engages in ITU Forum, boosts work with CIS countries

Discussions at the forum focused on capacity-building and IPv6 deployment in Asia, with exchanges with Armenian and Kazakh operator unions.

Apr 12, 2024
Top tech news stories today: April 12, 2024

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Top tech news stories today: April 12, 2024

Discover blockchain transformations, regulatory reforms, technological progressions, and the infusion of IoT.

Apr 12, 2024
FloQast secures $100m Series E funding, valued at $1.6bn

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FloQast secures $100m Series E funding, valued at $1.6bn

California’s FloQast closes Series E round at $100m, reaching $1.6bn valuation. ICONIQ Growth spearheads investment for AI-driven finance solutions. AI platform Writer launches feature for text generation from images FloQast’s series E funding round FloQast, a California-based…

Apr 12, 2024
Editorial image for Apple will open the iPhone to repair with used parts.

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Apple will open the iPhone to repair with used parts

Apple will open iPhone self-repair program to allow used parts and take a very serious stance on tracking used parts.

Apr 12, 2024
A European automaker will operate Sanctuary AI’s humanoid robot

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A European automaker will operate Sanctuary AI’s humanoid robot

Sanctuary AI has announced that it will be delivering humanoid robots to a manufacturing facility in Magna. Magna earlier invested in Sanctuary AI, who have a pilot project. Phoenix is Sanctuary’s robot. Specific details of the project have not been disclosed. The focus is on…

Apr 12, 2024
Substack spotify patnership

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Spotify and Substack team up for broader distribution

Substack shows are now on Spotify, a partnership that allows Substack podcast creators to add Spotify distribution to their shows with just “a few clicks.” Last year, Substack abandoned its exclusive podcast ambitions in favour of wider distribution, including a non-exclusive…

Apr 12, 2024
The Smart Parking Sensors to Become a New Darling of the Market

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The Smart Parking Sensors to Become a New Darling of the Market

With the actual number (1.3 million) and expected number (3.2 million) of the global installed base of wirelessly connected in-ground and surface-mounted parking sensors, smart parking sensors are expected to become a new darling of the market. The smart parking sensor providers…

Apr 12, 2024
A new AI tool for making weather videos to help reduce workload

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A new AI tool for making weather videos to help reduce workload

OUR TAKEIt is pleasing that AI assists people in building a better world. Generally, the work of updating weather information for every location and hour requires meteorologists’ capacities to search and collect information quickly. And sometimes there could be a mess. The…

Apr 12, 2024