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25.04.202512:02
🧠 Dubai AI Festival 2025 has officially wrapped
Over two packed days, the city brought together 10,000+ attendees, global tech leaders, and some of the most relevant conversations around the future of artificial intelligence.
We spent the Dubai AI Festival listening, exploring, and connecting. Here’s what we took away from it.
💘 https://durovscode.com/dubais-ai-festival-wasnt-about-the-future-it-was-about-now
Over two packed days, the city brought together 10,000+ attendees, global tech leaders, and some of the most relevant conversations around the future of artificial intelligence.
We spent the Dubai AI Festival listening, exploring, and connecting. Here’s what we took away from it.
💘 https://durovscode.com/dubais-ai-festival-wasnt-about-the-future-it-was-about-now
23.04.202511:14
🤔 OpenAI x Chrome?
As the US Justice Department pushes for a Chrome breakup, OpenAI says it's ready to buy the browser → if Google is forced to sell. The company even tried to partner with Google last year — but got turned down.
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As the US Justice Department pushes for a Chrome breakup, OpenAI says it's ready to buy the browser → if Google is forced to sell. The company even tried to partner with Google last year — but got turned down.
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21.04.202510:14
🚘 No driver? No problem
Dubai will launch its first 50 autonomous taxis in 2025 → scaling up to 1,000 vehicles by 2030 as part of its plan to make 25% of city transport fully self-driving.
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Dubai will launch its first 50 autonomous taxis in 2025 → scaling up to 1,000 vehicles by 2030 as part of its plan to make 25% of city transport fully self-driving.
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17.04.202508:52
😎 Bots, Be Gone
Google blocked 39.2 million suspicious ad accounts in 2024 → triple last year’s total. Backed by AI, the company rolled out 50+ system upgrades and 30 new ad policies to crack down on fraud.
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Google blocked 39.2 million suspicious ad accounts in 2024 → triple last year’s total. Backed by AI, the company rolled out 50+ system upgrades and 30 new ad policies to crack down on fraud.
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15.04.202512:23
🍏 Fold Me Maybe
Chinese insider Digital Chat Station has revealed the expected display resolutions → of Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone.
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Chinese insider Digital Chat Station has revealed the expected display resolutions → of Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone.
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11.04.202513:12
🛸 Choose your fighter…
Our team asked chatgpt to turn tech ceos into action figures — here’s what came out.
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Our team asked chatgpt to turn tech ceos into action figures — here’s what came out.
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24.04.202515:44
🤩 WhatsApp locks the exit
WhatsApp has introduced “Advanced Chat Privacy” → a new setting that lets users restrict chat exports and automatic media saving on iOS and Android.
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WhatsApp has introduced “Advanced Chat Privacy” → a new setting that lets users restrict chat exports and automatic media saving on iOS and Android.
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22.04.202509:04
⛔️ DOJ vs. Google
The U.S. Justice Department wants Google → to sell Chrome, end default search deals, and give rivals access to user data — calling it a necessary move to dismantle its search monopoly.
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The U.S. Justice Department wants Google → to sell Chrome, end default search deals, and give rivals access to user data — calling it a necessary move to dismantle its search monopoly.
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21.04.202507:51
❤️ This weekend in #TECH
💘 Beijing hosted the world’s first half marathon featuring 21 humanoid robots running alongside thousands of humans.
💘 Google plans to appeal a ruling that labeled it a monopoly in the online advertising market.
💘 OpenAI says it spends tens of millions each year to keep ChatGPT polite. Saying “please” and “thank you” costs real electricity — and money.
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💘 Beijing hosted the world’s first half marathon featuring 21 humanoid robots running alongside thousands of humans.
💘 Google plans to appeal a ruling that labeled it a monopoly in the online advertising market.
💘 OpenAI says it spends tens of millions each year to keep ChatGPT polite. Saying “please” and “thank you” costs real electricity — and money.
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16.04.202513:45
👍 Plastic, who?
The UAE will begin replacing physical Emirates ID cards with a facial recognition–based digital identity system.
The new AI-powered verification platform → will roll out gradually across key sectors like banking, healthcare, telecom, and insurance over the next year.
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The UAE will begin replacing physical Emirates ID cards with a facial recognition–based digital identity system.
The new AI-powered verification platform → will roll out gradually across key sectors like banking, healthcare, telecom, and insurance over the next year.
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15.04.202508:34
🤔 Rise of the Feeds?
Meta will start using data from EU users to train its AI → including public posts, comments, and interactions with Meta AI across Facebook and Instagram.
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Meta will start using data from EU users to train its AI → including public posts, comments, and interactions with Meta AI across Facebook and Instagram.
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11.04.202509:25
😘 Elon, if you're reading this...
U.S. President comments on relationship with Elon Musk: says he’s doing “a fantastic job” running the Department of Government Efficiency.
Trump also recalled why he bought a Tesla back in March 2025 — and under what terms.
Bloomberg previously reported that Musk was seen as a “major beneficiary” of Trump’s return to the White House, with some even calling him a “shadow president” after the election.
Trump has repeatedly praised Musk, calling him a “special guy,” a “super genius,” and a “new star,” and publicly backed Tesla during protests over the billionaire’s political stance.
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U.S. President comments on relationship with Elon Musk: says he’s doing “a fantastic job” running the Department of Government Efficiency.
Trump also recalled why he bought a Tesla back in March 2025 — and under what terms.
“Everyone was asking me, ‘Oh, did you get a bargain?’ No. I said, ‘Give me the top price.’ I paid a lot of money for that car,” he said.
Bloomberg previously reported that Musk was seen as a “major beneficiary” of Trump’s return to the White House, with some even calling him a “shadow president” after the election.
Trump has repeatedly praised Musk, calling him a “special guy,” a “super genius,” and a “new star,” and publicly backed Tesla during protests over the billionaire’s political stance.
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24.04.202508:26
💻 YouTube’s big redesign test
On its 20th anniversary, YouTube began testing its first major video player redesign in a decade. Reddit users spotted the update → with relocated controls, redesigned buttons, and a volume slider.
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On its 20th anniversary, YouTube began testing its first major video player redesign in a decade. Reddit users spotted the update → with relocated controls, redesigned buttons, and a volume slider.
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22.04.202508:04
🤐 Too young for this app
Meta will use AI to detect teen users → who misrepresent their age on its platforms.
If the system suspects a false claim, the account will be automatically placed under restricted settings.
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Meta will use AI to detect teen users → who misrepresent their age on its platforms.
If the system suspects a false claim, the account will be automatically placed under restricted settings.
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18.04.202512:35
📱 Custom stickers, finally native
WhatsApp has added a built-in feature to create and share custom sticker packs → no third-party apps needed. We’ve broken down how to make your own inside the app.
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WhatsApp has added a built-in feature to create and share custom sticker packs → no third-party apps needed. We’ve broken down how to make your own inside the app.
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16.04.202511:34
📱 Restart routine
Android phones will now auto-restart every 3 days if unused — a new security measure from Google to protect your encrypted data before first unlock.
Why it matters, and how it works → in our breakdown.
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Android phones will now auto-restart every 3 days if unused — a new security measure from Google to protect your encrypted data before first unlock.
Why it matters, and how it works → in our breakdown.
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15.04.202508:16
🧠 GPT-4.1 is here
OpenAI has introduced GPT-4.1 for developers → a faster, cheaper, and more capable successor to GPT-4o. It offers a 1 million token context window and comes in three versions: Standard, Mini, and Nano.
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OpenAI has introduced GPT-4.1 for developers → a faster, cheaper, and more capable successor to GPT-4o. It offers a 1 million token context window and comes in three versions: Standard, Mini, and Nano.
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11.04.202508:39
🤔 Fold Me Once
Insiders say Apple is working on a massive 19-inch foldable device → possibly a MacBook–iPad hybrid. If all goes to plan, production starts late 2026, with a release expected in 2027.
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Insiders say Apple is working on a massive 19-inch foldable device → possibly a MacBook–iPad hybrid. If all goes to plan, production starts late 2026, with a release expected in 2027.
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23.04.202511:30
☕️ Siri, meet your new bosses
Apple → is rebuilding Siri under Vision Pro leadership, replacing key roles and bringing in third-party LLMs.
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Apple → is rebuilding Siri under Vision Pro leadership, replacing key roles and bringing in third-party LLMs.
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21.04.202511:51
😽 France is putting everyone at risk
Pavel Durov has publicly criticized → French lawmakers for attempting to force encryption backdoors in messaging apps.
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Pavel Durov has publicly criticized → French lawmakers for attempting to force encryption backdoors in messaging apps.
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18.04.202509:18
🧠 Not just Neuralink anymore
Neuralink’s main rival just got FDA approval → for long-term testing of its brain implant.
Precision Neuroscience plans to use the tech to help restore movement and speech in people with severe impairments.
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Neuralink’s main rival just got FDA approval → for long-term testing of its brain implant.
Precision Neuroscience plans to use the tech to help restore movement and speech in people with severe impairments.
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16.04.202507:40
🧠 Another one?
OpenAI is reportedly building its own social network → focused on sharing ChatGPT-generated content.
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OpenAI is reportedly building its own social network → focused on sharing ChatGPT-generated content.
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14.04.202508:09
❤️ This weekend in #TECH
💘 ChatGPT topped global app downloads in March with 46M installs, followed by Telegram in the top 10.
💘 Sony announced a 25% price hike for the PlayStation 5 across multiple regions.
💘 The recent U.S. tariff exemption on smartphones, laptops, and other electronics has been confirmed as temporary. New sector-specific duties are expected within one to two months.
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💘 ChatGPT topped global app downloads in March with 46M installs, followed by Telegram in the top 10.
💘 Sony announced a 25% price hike for the PlayStation 5 across multiple regions.
💘 The recent U.S. tariff exemption on smartphones, laptops, and other electronics has been confirmed as temporary. New sector-specific duties are expected within one to two months.
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11.04.202508:13
🍏 AIMLess at Apple
Insiders say Apple’s AI → efforts stalled due to poor leadership and a lack of clear direction.
Siri’s team reportedly learned about new “AI features” during the WWDC keynote — at the same time as everyone else.
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Insiders say Apple’s AI → efforts stalled due to poor leadership and a lack of clear direction.
Siri’s team reportedly learned about new “AI features” during the WWDC keynote — at the same time as everyone else.
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