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KSA Attains WHO Validation Certificate for Trans Fat Elimination In a notable achievement, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), has secured the prestigious World Health Organization (WHO) Validation Certificate for the successful elimination of trans fats. This accomplishment positions KSA among the first five countries globally to receive such recognition. This milestone aligns seamlessly with the objectives outlined in Vision 2030 and the healthcare sector transformation program, both committed to fortifying preventive measures against health risks and cultivating a dynamic society with a strong emphasis on adopting a healthy lifestyle, as reported…

The industry confronts issues stemming from the post-Covid-19 era, health disparities, mental health concerns, and an increasingly aging population. IHCO Reflection on the Past Year and Vision for the Future Review of 2023: The conclusion of 2023 marked a momentous period for the International Health Cooperative Organisation (IHCO). The General Assembly held during this time drew participation from delegates spanning four continents, accentuating the global success and influence of health co-operatives. This pivotal gathering not only shared diverse experiences but also underscored the pivotal role health co-operatives play in enhancing global health systems. Witnessing the collective commitment of representatives from…

Amazon just announced a new assignment for its home-monitoring robot, Astro: business security. With the new Astro for Business, small and midsize businesses (SMBs) can protect their inventory and surveil up to 5,000 square feet. Astro is going from a household robot to a business security solution powered by its AI-driven person recognition and mapping, an HD periscope camera with night vision, smart alerts, and the ability to set up scheduled patrols and custom patrol routes. “We have been testing Astro in a variety of businesses and have seen firsthand how Astro’s intelligent motion helped provide visibility on blind spots and areas that existing stationary…

In a groundbreaking development reported on December 27, doctors at Turin City Hospital (CTO) announced a revolutionary nerve transfer operation poised to restore hand functionality to a man previously paralyzed by a severe road accident. This pioneering surgical intervention holds the promise of not only transforming the life of the patient, Marcello Gaviglio, but also contributing significantly to the field of neuroscientific research and surgical innovation. The surgical team at Turin City Hospital conducted a groundbreaking procedure by transferring a portion of Marcello Gaviglio’s sciatic nerve to his brachial plexus. The sciatic nerve, responsible for controlling the movement of his…

The UK has published the world’s first global guidelines for securing AI systems against cyberattacks. The new guidelines aim to ensure AI technology is developed safely and securely. The guidelines were developed by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the US’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). They have already secured endorsements from 17 other countries, including all G7 members. The guidelines provide recommendations for developers and organisations using AI to incorporate cybersecurity at every stage. This “secure by design” approach advises baking in security from the initial design phase through development, deployment, and ongoing operations. Specific guidelines cover four key areas: secure design,…

As we enter 2024, it is a good time to reflect on the cybersecurity landscape of the past year. The insights gained from the preceeding 12 months can guide us in charting a course to mitigate the risk of falling victim to data breaches in the upcoming year. In 2023, ransomware attacks, exemplified by incidents like LockBit 3.0, ESXiArgs, and industrial organization attacks, maintained their status as the top cyber threats, becoming the leading cause of cyber insurance claims. In addition, zero-day vulnerabilities in supply chains (e.g., MOVEit, Barracuda Email Security Gateway Appliances, Trend Micro Apex One, Cisco IOS XE) along with third-party cloud threats (e.g., Microsoft Cloud…

Arista’s core EOS and CloudVision software, along with its 400G and 800G switches, are its mainstays in the competitive networking equipment market, which stands to gain as Ethernet adoption in AI networks picks up pace. Arista Networks is on an historic roll. Under the leadership of CEO Jayshree Ullal, the company reached $5.6 billion in annual revenue in 2023 (up a staggering 42%) on the strength of its core business: selling high-performance switching hardware and networking software to hyperscalers, social media companies and large data center customers. Arista has now set its sights on hitting the $10 billion mark with…

New mass displacement of Palestinians fleeing fighting, health facilities crammed with people seeking refuge, food World Health Organization (WHO) teams have embarked on high-risk missions, in collaboration with partners, to deliver crucial supplies to hospitals in both Northern and Southern Gaza. These areas are currently grappling with intense hostilities, elevated patient loads, and overcrowding resulting from people displaced by the conflict seeking refuge. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO, reiterated the urgent call to the international community to take immediate action in alleviating the severe threat facing the population of Gaza. This situation not only endangers lives but also…

For a long time, there has been a lack of synchronisation between lip movements and voices in dubbed content. Experts believe this is one of the reasons why dubbing is relatively unpopular in English-speaking countries. In fact, lip movements make localised content more realistic and therefore more appealing to audiences. There is a study by Yukari Hirata, a professor known for her work in linguistics, which says that watching lip movements (rather than gestures) helps to perceive difficult phonemic contrasts in the second language. Lip reading is also one of the ways we learn to speak in general.    Today, with Rask’s new…

There have been a handful of before-and-after moments in the modern technology era. Everything was one way, and then just like that, it was suddenly obvious it would never be like that again. Netscape showed the world the internet; Facebook made that internet personal; the iPhone made plain how the mobile era would take over. There are others — there’s a dating-app moment in there somewhere, and Netflix starting to stream movies might qualify, too — but not many.   ChatGPT, which OpenAI launched a year ago today, might have been the lowest-key game-changer ever. Nobody took a stage and…