Can the Gulf states become tech superpowers?

Few middle powers have the towering technological ambitions of the rich Gulf states. As they seek to shift their economies away from fossil fuels, the Emiratis want to lead the world in artificial intelligence (AI) and the Saudis want the kingdom to become home to startups in cutting-edge areas such as robotics. Those aspirations, however,…

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Update on the AWS DeepRacer Student Portal

The AWS DeepRacer Student Portal will no longer be available starting September 15, 2025. This change comes as part of the broader transition of AWS DeepRacer from a service to an AWS Solution, representing an evolution in how we deliver AI & ML education. Since its launch, the AWS DeepRacer Student Portal has helped thousands…

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Building trust in AI: The AWS approach to the EU AI Act

As AI adoption accelerates and reshapes our future, organizations are adapting to evolving regulatory frameworks. In our report commissioned to Strand Partners, Unlocking Europe’s AI Potential in the Digital Decade 2025, 68% of European businesses surveyed underlined that they struggle to understand their responsibilities under the EU AI Act. European businesses also highlighted that an…

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