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Two Egyptian cultural projects named finalists in prestigious 2026 ICOM COMMS Awards

Two Egyptian cultural projects named finalists in prestigious 2026 ICOM COMMS Awards

Egypt’s museum and heritage sector has scored a double victory on the global stage. Two Egyptian cultural initiatives have reached…
Egypt drives $12B tech push with AI, data centers, and infrastructure overhaul

Egypt drives $12B tech push with AI, data centers, and infrastructure overhaul

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met on Saturday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat…
Why is China less worried about an AI dystopia than the US?

Why is China less worried about an AI dystopia than the US?

Hong Kong/Beijing —  Unlike in the United States, no one in China seems to be openly fretting over the prospect of…
Lebanon returns 37 stolen Pharaonic treasures to Egypt

Lebanon returns 37 stolen Pharaonic treasures to Egypt

Six years after border agents intercepted an illicit shipment at the Port of Beirut, 37 ancient Egyptian artifacts are finally…
One word that explains Trump’s AI denialism

One word that explains Trump’s AI denialism

Washington’s biggest question this week: Why is President Donald Trump so furiously against an AI slowdown in the wake of…
A real mummy’s curse? The health risks associated with the trade of human remains

A real mummy’s curse? The health risks associated with the trade of human remains

“The mummy’s curse” might have some basis in reality after all, after a recent academic study warned of genuine health…
Trump won’t put the brakes on AI because he wants to beat China. How big a threat is Beijing?

Trump won’t put the brakes on AI because he wants to beat China. How big a threat is Beijing?

Hong Kong —  Last weekend, as the world worried about the possibility of unconstrained artificial intelligence wiping out humanity, the leaders…
Anthropic AI researcher Jacob Coxon quits, sparking greater concerns about AI safety

Anthropic AI researcher Jacob Coxon quits, sparking greater concerns about AI safety

When Jacob Coxon, a researcher at the AI ​​startup Anthropic, publicly announced his resignation on Tuesday—citing concerns about the rapidly…
Scientific committee in Egypt recommends dismantling Ramesses II statue

Scientific committee in Egypt recommends dismantling Ramesses II statue

A specialized Egyptian scientific committee has recommended re-evaluating the sections used to complete the statue of King Ramses II, located…
Anthropic CEO calls for ‘pacing the frontier’ of AI race amid safety concerns

Anthropic CEO calls for ‘pacing the frontier’ of AI race amid safety concerns

The race to develop artificial intelligence is in dire need of a slowdown, Anthropic’s chief executive said in an essay…
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