Dubai’s getting closer to launching driverless taxis, as the RTA partners with Pony.ai for trials.

The Nothing Phone hits UAE shelves this week – we’ll hear from a group of mums embracing distraction-free devices, and a tech founder who claims switching to his minimalist phone could win you back three hours a day.

Google is rolling out its AI video tool, Veo 3, across the Middle East – and regional director Najeeb Jarrar says it could create jobs, not just replace them.

But as AI becomes harder to distinguish from humans, we’ll meet the company building tools to help us prove we’re real in a digital world. 

And finally – we’ll dive into a wild discovery that our closest animal cousins are using plants to self-medicate.

 

Dubai&rsquo;s getting closer to launching driverless taxis, as the RTA partners with Pony.ai for trials.
The Nothing Phone hits UAE shelves this week &ndash; we&rsquo;ll hear from a group of mums embracing distraction-free devices, and a tech founder who claims switching to his minimalist phone could win you back three hours a day.
Google is rolling out its AI video tool, Veo 3, across the Middle East &ndash; and regional director Najeeb Jarrar says it could create jobs, not just replace them.
But as AI becomes harder to distinguish from humans, we&rsquo;ll meet the company building tools to help us prove we&rsquo;re real in a digital world.&nbsp;
And finally &ndash; we&rsquo;ll dive into a wild discovery that our closest animal cousins are using plants to self-medicate.
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From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

The Agenda is your go-to programme for news, analysis and comment - a daily digest of local and international stories that matter to you. Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE. From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

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