There is growing evidence that smart devices are being used to harrass and monitor individuals. Does that put you off using your Alexa?

There is growing evidence that smart devices are being used to harrass and monitor individuals. Does that put you off using your Alexa?

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.

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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Is your Alexa out to get you? Yes

The deadline for the UAE climate law is fast-approaching. By the end of the month, businesses will be required to measure, report and work to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. But are they ready?

As we face record-breaking temperatures here in the UAE, and Europe also sees summer highs striking before spring is even over, is it time to start naming heatwaves like we do hurricanes? 

A major new UAE report claims that more effective obesity intervention could add $51 billion to the country’s GDP by 2031.

Falling birth rates are now a global concern, with populations shrinking in more than two-thirds of countries worldwide. We ask if technology is making it harder for people to couple up, settle down and start families.

And we discuss the groundbreaking satellite system that can potentially detect poachers before they strike. 

The deadline for the UAE climate law is fast-approaching. By the end of the month, businesses will be required to measure, report and work to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. But are they ready?
As we face record-breaking temperatures here in the UAE, and Europe also sees summer highs striking before spring is even over, is it time to start naming heatwaves like we do hurricanes?&nbsp;
A major new UAE report claims that more effective obesity intervention could add $51 billion to the country&rsquo;s GDP by 2031.
Falling birth rates are now a global concern, with populations shrinking in more than two-thirds of countries worldwide. We ask if technology is making it harder for people to couple up, settle down and start families.
And we discuss the groundbreaking satellite system that can potentially detect poachers before they strike.&nbsp;

UAE Climate Law takes effect tomorrow

The National Centre of Meteorology has issued a weather alert, with temperatures forecast to exceed 50 degrees Celsius in parts of the country during the Eid Al Adha break.

Students and parents here in the UAE are raising concerns about a new CBSE re-evaluation process, after some pupils said their marks did not reflect their expected performance.

We also look at the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda that has prompted emergency funding, travel screening and concern about cross-border spread. 

Researchers in China have found a way to hide chat bot commands inside ordinary audio. The concern is that a malicious audio clip could quietly tell an AI system what to do, without users noticing. 

And could palm oil be made without palm trees?

 

The National Centre of Meteorology has issued a weather alert, with temperatures forecast to exceed 50 degrees Celsius in parts of the country during the Eid Al Adha break.
Students and parents here in the UAE are raising concerns about a new CBSE re-evaluation process, after some pupils said their marks did not reflect their expected performance.
We also look at the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda that has prompted emergency funding, travel screening and concern about cross-border spread.&nbsp;
Researchers in China have found a way to hide chat bot commands inside ordinary audio. The concern is that a malicious audio clip could quietly tell an AI system what to do, without users noticing.&nbsp;
And could palm oil be made without palm trees?
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Hottest May in the UAE?

Hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf due to the conflict are now battling barnacles, algae and rising maintenance problems as crews remain stuck at sea for weeks in warm waters.

So when they finally can get moving - will they be able to? We'll find out.

And former Paypal CEO Peter Thiel is investing $140 million into a US company developing floating AI data centres - powered by wave energy in the open ocean. 

But will the tech work? We'll ask an offshore and subsea energy expert.

Google is reinventing Search with AI assistants and smart glasses - but as wearable cameras become mainstream again, privacy concerns are growing over how the technology could be used in everyday life.

Dubai’s private school fees will be frozen next academic year as part of a 2.5 billion dirham KHDA support package, but what does that mean for parents, schools, teachers and Dubai’s wider education sector?

 

 

Hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf due to the conflict are now battling barnacles, algae and rising maintenance problems as crews remain stuck at sea for weeks in warm waters.
So when they finally can get moving - will they be able to? We'll find out.
And former Paypal CEO Peter Thiel is investing $140 million into a US company developing floating AI data centres - powered by wave energy in the open ocean.&nbsp;
But will the tech work? We'll ask an offshore and subsea energy expert.
Google is reinventing Search with AI assistants and smart glasses - but as wearable cameras become mainstream again, privacy concerns are growing over how the technology could be used in everyday life.
Dubai&rsquo;s private school fees will be frozen next academic year as part of a 2.5 billion dirham KHDA support package, but what does that mean for parents, schools, teachers and Dubai&rsquo;s wider education sector?
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Is your Alexa out to get you? Yes

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