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Open-source compiler infrastructure project LLVM has formally clarified how contributors may use artificial intelligence tools when submitting code, allowing AI-assisted contributions while placing clear responsibility on human reviewers to understand, verify and stand behind every line. The policy, adopted after months of internal discussion, reflects a wider reckoning across open-source communities grappling with the growing presence of generative coding systems. LLVM’s leadership has made it clear that […]

Coinbase chief executive Brian Armstrong has argued that the growing divide in global wealth stems from structural barriers in capital formation and ownership, positioning blockchain-based tokenisation as a way to broaden access to assets traditionally controlled by a narrow segment of society. Tokenised finance framed as a path to wider ownership has become a recurring theme in Armstrong’s public remarks, investor communications and policy-facing discussions, where he […]

Gmail is undergoing a set of structural changes that extend beyond visible interface tweaks, and security specialists warn the quieter updates could leave millions of accounts exposed if users fail to adjust their settings. The most immediate concern centres on how Google is reworking legacy email access and tightening the way third-party messages are handled inside Gmail, at a time when artificial intelligence tools are becoming more […]

Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer programme has delivered a sharp lift to residential ownership, with more than 2,000 residents buying their first home within six months and generating over Dhs3.25bn in property transactions, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department. The take-up underscores the initiative’s early traction and signals a policy-driven broadening of access to ownership across the emirate’s diverse resident base. Launched in July 2025, […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai has approved a Dh12.8bn expansion of Dubai Silicon Oasis, signalling a renewed push to scale the emirate’s knowledge economy and deepen its appeal to global technology, research and advanced manufacturing firms. The programme was launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and positions the zone for a new phase […]

Momentum is building across the digital design world as designers and product teams rethink long-held workflows, with a noticeable shift away from screen-first tools towards building functional products from the outset. Figma, long regarded as the industry’s default collaborative design platform, remains widely used, but its centrality is being questioned as artificial intelligence reshapes how ideas move from concept to code. For more than a decade, Figma’s […]

Microsoft has unveiled WinApp CLI, an open-source command-line tool released in public preview, aimed at simplifying how developers build and package applications for Windows. The tool brings together tasks that are typically spread across multiple utilities, allowing teams to initialise projects, manage software development kits, configure app manifests, handle certificates and generate MSIX packages from a single workflow. The launch reflects a broader push by Microsoft to […]

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Pressure is building on developers and corporate users of generative AI as “hallucinations” — confident statements that are wrong — continue to surface in customer service chats, legal filings, coding assistants and financial research notes, exposing organisations to reputational harm, regulatory scrutiny and operational risk. The problem has become harder to dismiss as adoption accelerates, because the errors often arrive wrapped in fluent prose, invented citations and […]

Walmart and Unity have rolled out a new immersive commerce software-development kit that allows game creators to embed real-world shopping experiences directly within Unity-built titles and apps, marking a shift in how physical retail intersects with interactive entertainment. The free SDK empowers developers to integrate Walmart’s commerce systems, catalogue and checkout functionality into gameplay without forcing players to exit the virtual environment, unlocking fresh monetisation routes for […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Source of Fate, a luxury real estate developer operating under the Wheel of Fate Group, has begun construction on Miraggio, a $707 million waterfront development on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, marking one of the largest private luxury residential investments announced on the northern emirate’s coastline. The ground-breaking ceremony on the reclaimed island signals the company’s formal entry into the upper […]

Ubisoft is expanding its investment in generative artificial intelligence as project delays, cancellations and workforce reductions continue to weigh on one of the industry’s largest publishers, signalling a strategic bet that automation can stabilise pipelines and control costs while reshaping how blockbuster games are built. The company has been grappling with uneven release schedules and rising development budgets across its global studios, prompting leadership to prioritise tools […]

Intel’s next major graphics move appears set to bypass mainstream PC gamers, with industry chatter pointing to a high-end Battlemage product debuting first as a workstation-class card carrying 32 GB of video memory and a premium price tag. The prospect underscores a growing divide between professional and consumer GPU markets at a time when gamers face limited choice and escalating costs. Talk surrounding a so-called “Big Battlemage” […]

Simulation gaming is entering a decisive phase as developers line up ambitious releases for 2026, aiming to blur the boundary between play, creativity and complex systems modelling. Studio roadmaps, technology showcases and early access builds indicate a year shaped by expansive virtual environments, advanced artificial intelligence and a growing crossover between entertainment, education and professional training. Momentum has been building through 2025, with simulation titles benefiting from […]

WebAssembly, commonly shortened to Wasm, has moved from a niche browser technology to a central pillar in discussions about cloud computing, security and cross-platform software development. Once seen mainly as a way to speed up web applications, it is now being positioned by major technology firms, developers and standards bodies as a foundation for a new generation of portable, high-performance applications that run consistently across environments. At […]

Wall Street posted a powerful advance during the latest trading session, adding an estimated $700 billion to the combined value of listed companies as investors pushed major indices higher on a mix of easing inflation signals, resilient corporate earnings and renewed appetite for growth shares. The move underscored the scale at which US equity markets can reprice within hours when sentiment aligns across sectors. The benchmark S&P […]

GitLab has issued urgent security updates to address multiple high-severity vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to bypass two-factor authentication and disrupt service availability, prompting strong advisories for organisations running self-managed instances to upgrade without delay. The company confirmed that patched versions 18.8.2, 18.7.2 and 18.6.4 for both Community Edition and Enterprise Edition close a set of flaws affecting authentication controls and system resilience. GitLab. com, the hosted […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Elecrow’s CrowPanel Rotary Display is positioning itself as a compact, multifunctional control interface for hobbyists and developers seeking tactile interaction in smart home and embedded projects. Designed as a programmable rotary knob with an integrated display, the device aims to bridge the gap between touchscreens and physical controls, offering a more intuitive way to manage connected systems without relying solely on mobile apps. […]

A research team from the University of Tokyo has outlined a new approach to training large language models that aims to curb sensitive data leakage while preserving performance, addressing one of the most pressing challenges facing artificial intelligence developers as regulation tightens worldwide. The study, titled Crypto-LLM, proposes encrypting large volumes of training text before it is fed into a model, preventing the system from memorising personal […]

AD Ports Group has agreed to acquire full ownership of Balenciaga Astilleros Shipyard, one of Spain’s long-established shipbuilding and repair facilities, for a total consideration of €11.2 million, extending the Abu Dhabi-based group’s industrial footprint across the Mediterranean and reinforcing its push into offshore wind support services. The transaction is being executed through SAFEEN Drydocks, a subsidiary within Noatum Maritime, marking a further step in AD Ports […]

Dubai-based developer Binghatti Properties has unveiled a Mercedes-Benz-branded residential mega project near Meydan in Nad Al Sheba, a move that highlights the growing pull of branded residences as a premium asset class within the emirate’s property market. The scheme, launched in partnership with Mercedes-Benz, reflects a broader recalibration in buyer preferences towards design-led, globally recognisable labels that promise both lifestyle cachet and investment appeal. Valued at about […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Meraki Developers has launched Nirvana Residence 1, a 22-storey residential tower positioned in Me’aisem within Dubai Production City, marking the company’s latest entry into a competitive mid-market segment that blends lifestyle design with wellness-led planning. The project is being pitched as a calm, community-oriented development in an area that has emerged as a residential alternative for professionals working across Dubai’s southern business corridors. […]

  Bandcamp has moved to bar music generated wholly or in substantial part by artificial intelligence, while Sweden’s official charts have removed a charting song after determining that it was largely AI-produced, marking a coordinated pushback by platforms and institutions against the growing presence of synthetic music in mainstream distribution. Bandcamp, a widely used platform for independent artists and labels, confirmed that it will no longer allow […]

  MCP servers are emerging as a practical backbone for how advanced AI systems interact with real-world data and software, shifting the focus from monolithic models to modular, controllable services. Rather than embedding every capability inside a single model, MCP servers act as specialised microservices that expose clearly defined tools the AI can call on demand, allowing complex tasks to be broken into manageable, auditable steps. At […]

Vercel has unveiled a new product called Skills, positioning it as a shared marketplace of reusable capabilities for AI coding assistants and framing it internally as an “npm for AI agents”. The launch reflects growing pressure on developers and platform companies to bring consistency, security and best practices to the rapidly expanding use of autonomous and semi-autonomous coding tools across production environments. According to the company, Skills […]

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