The Beiruter

As AI spreads across sectors, jobs are changing through task-level augmentation, not mass replacement.

As AI grows more powerful, empathy and cultural sensitivity become critical to safe, human-centered technology.

Facebook’s refreshed layout and simplified posting aim to boost engagement and restore its cultural influence.

Lebanon ranks 90th in innovation, excelling in research despite weak institutions and infrastructure.

Elon Musk predicts AI and robotics could make work optional, reshaping economy and human life.

A WhatsApp flaw exposed metadata of 3.5 billion users, though private messages remained secure.

AI is making AAC devices faster, smarter, and more personalized for people with communication disabilities.

Accelerated video playback enhances productivity and engagement while potentially altering attention spans and mental processing habits.

AI may feel instantaneous and effortless, but every prompt comes with a hidden environmental cost: massive energy use, billions of liters of water for cooling and hardware, and significant fossil-fuel emissions.

Velents.ai raises $1.5M to launch Agent.sa, the first Arabic-speaking AI employee in the Middle East.

Elon Musk warns AI will surpass humans, making its impact depend on how responsibly it is developed and controlled.

Ray Kurzweil predicts human immortality by 2030, driven by AI, nanotechnology, and genetic advances.

Dubai’s “Scan Smart” campaign highlights the importance of safe scanning practices and digital vigilance to protect personal data.

Lebanon launches National Digital Transformation Strategy to modernize governance, boost AI, empower talent, and drive innovation