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Eurasia
22/02/2024 15:40
The adoption of the use of digital signatures increased by 216 per cent in 2023, while blockchain was used as well, involving nine banks, six exchange houses, and three insurance companies. The council reviewed as well the developments in digital infrastructure development in the country, and the level of adoption of technological solutions, which have significantly increased in recent months.
Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, said the UAE government adopts a proactive approach based on designing visions and goals, as well as developing and implementing initiatives and projects that lay the foundations of a pioneering digital economy. “This economy combines national skills and technological solutions, forming an advanced model that contributes to achieving the targets of the national strategy for the digital economy, by multiplying the contribution of the digital economy to non-oil GDP over the next decade,” he said.
The Bank of Korea and internet giant Naver on Wednesday unveiled an artificial intelligence model built exclusively for the central bank, marking what officials described as the first deployment of an in-house AI model by a central bank anywhere in the world, The Korea Herald reports.
An industry report has revealed that Chinese robotics firms emerged as the largest producers of humanoid robots worldwide in 2025, highlighting the country's rapid rise in this emerging manufacturing sector.
Uzbekistan ranked 62nd in the 2025 edition of the Government AI Readiness Index, published by Oxford Insights. The country climbed eight places compared to the previous year, achieving a score of 54.69.