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Robotics revolution - Autonomous machines - AI in defense - Surgical robotics - Robotics in healthcareThe robotics revolution
In 2026, robotics has become embedded in global strategy, reshaping warfare, healthcare, and industry, raising critical questions about governance, ethics, and human control.By The Beiruter -
AI in Lebanon's F&B sector - AI in labor scheduling - Predictive analytics in restaurants - Cost control with AI - AI adoption in LebanonAI’s quiet evolution in Lebanon’s food & beverage sector
Lebanon's F&B sector is adopting AI for demand forecasting, inventory management, and personalized marketing, helping restaurants improve efficiency and competitiveness despite challenges.
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Church of Molt - AI-generated religion - Artificial intelligence culture - Autonomous AI agents - Moltbook platformThe Church of Molt, an “AI-Generated Religion”
An exploration of the Church of Molt, an AI-generated “religion” on Moltbook, and what its rituals and myths reveal about emergent machine culture.
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AI and mental health - AI therapy - ChatGPT emotional support - Claude AI - Gemini AIThe cost of digital comfort
As millions seek emotional support from AI chatbots, experts warn that reliance on tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini raises serious ethical, psychological, and data privacy concerns.By The Beiruter -
HAQQ Legal AI - Lebanon startup - Oman partnership - ONEIC - AI law platformLebanese innovation drives a legal tech transformation
HAQQ Legal AI raised $3M and partnered with Oman National Engineering and Investment Company to expand across Middle East and North Africa after being founded in Lebanon by Antoine Kanaan and Abbas Kabalan.By The Beiruter -
Lebanon startups - Web Summit Qatar - Doha tech conference - PSG Lab Competition - PLAYBACK SportsLebanese startups shine at Web Summit Qatar 2026
Lebanese startups made waves at Web Summit Qatar in Doha, as PLAYBACK Sports founded by Karim Fawaz won the Paris Saint-Germain contest and Impersonas, led by Nour Hassoun, reached the finals.By The Beiruter -
AI financial crime - Fintech Saudi Arabia - AML technology - Fraud detection AI - FOCAL platformHow AI is reshaping the fight against financial crime
Artificial intelligence is reshaping financial crime prevention in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia’s FOCAL platform using AML and fraud detection tools to help banks and fintechs counter evolving threats.By The Beiruter -
Lebanon AI usage - Artificial intelligence Lebanon - Microsoft AI data Arab world - Middle East technology adoption - Lebanon digital transformationLebanon ranks among top five Arab countries in AI usage
Lebanon ranks among the top five Arab countries in individual AI use, driven by freelancers and students as the state rolls out a national digital strategy.By The Beiruter -
AI drug discovery - FDA clearance - ISM8969 - Parkinson’s disease treatment - Neurodegenerative disordersFirst AI-created drug approved for clinical trials
An AI-designed drug targeting Parkinson’s has won FDA clearance for human trials, signaling a major shift in how neurological medicines are developed.
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Lira Taxi Lebanon - Solar taxi Lebanon - Electric taxi Lebanon - Hisham Houssami - Lebanese innovation transportLebanon’s first smart solar taxi is ready to launch
Lebanon is preparing to launch its first solar-powered smart taxi, “Lira Taxi,” a locally built electric vehicle by engineer Hisham Houssami that blends AI safety, accessibility, and cashless payments.
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China - Humanoid robot - AI police - Traffic control - Smart citiesFirst AI humanoid police robot
A humanoid robot deployed in eastern China is assisting traffic police by monitoring intersections, identifying violations, and issuing real-time warnings as part of the country’s broader push toward AI-powered smart cities.By The Beiruter
