Author: Emirates Insight

Chris Pelkey was shot and killed in a road rage incident. At his killer’s sentencing, he forgave the man via AI. In a historic first for Arizona, and possibly the U.S., artificial intelligence was used in court to let a murder victim deliver his own victim impact statement. What happened Pelkey, a 37-year-old Army veteran, was gunned down at a red light in 2021. This month, a realistic AI version of him appeared in court to address his killer, Gabriel Horcasitas. “In another life, we probably could’ve been friends,” said AI Pelkey in the video. “I believe in forgiveness, and…

In a bold move to tackle one of streaming’s biggest frustrations, endless scrolling, Netflix just unveiled a major redesign of its TV and mobile apps featuring a ChatGPT-powered AI chatbot and TikTok-style video reels. You’ll soon be able to ask Netflix in plain language what you’re in the mood for “funny and fast-paced” or “dark thrillers with strong female leads” and get instant, tailored recommendations. Netflix is partnering with OpenAI to power this feature, part of a broader overhaul aimed at making content discovery faster, more intuitive, and (finally) less painful. What’s changing Conversational AI Search: Powered by OpenAI, this…

Pope Leo XIV is taking a bold stance on artificial intelligence, calling it “a challenge to human dignity, justice and labour” in his first major address since being elected leader of the Catholic Church. The new pontiff is placing AI at the center of the Church’s moral agenda, warning that we’re entering a new industrial revolution with the same threats to workers and human rights seen over a century ago. “In our own day… developments in the field of artificial intelligence pose new challenges,” Leo said, addressing the College of Cardinals on Saturday in the New Synod Hall. He echoed…

The UAE continues to consolidate its position as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), leveraging advanced national strategies to integrate cutting-edge technologies across economic and service sectors. The G42 Group and its subsidiaries have been at the forefront of this momentum during the first half of 2025, rolling out AI-driven solutions that strengthen the UAE’s technological sovereignty and sustainability. Their efforts span healthcare, energy, cybersecurity, culture, education, and consumer digital services, underscoring the country’s rapid adoption of AI across vital industries. AI in cybersecurity and governance in the UAE Hadi Anwar, CEO of CBX, highlighted the importance of cybersecurity…

Ethereum’s next major upgrade, called Fusaka, is scheduled for December 3, 2025, and it could play a central role in lowering scaling costs and supporting ETH’s bullish momentum. Developers confirmed the timeline after successful testnet deployments on Holesky, Sepolia, and Hoodi earlier this fall. What’s Inside the Ethereum Fusaka Upgrade? The upgrade brings about PeerDAS (EIP-7594), which enables the nodes to verify only portions of blob data rather than downloading the entire content. The network is more efficient with this change, and the ground is laid out to do full danksharding in the future. Together with PeerDAS, developers will release…

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has announced five new features for Expand North Star 2025. The landmark event, organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, celebrates its 10th anniversary at Dubai Harbour from October 12–15. The new features include ScaleX, the Consumer Tech Zone, North Star Green Impact, the Deeptech MEA Summit, and the Digital Assets Forum. Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai Together they are designed to strengthen Expand North Star’s role as the world’s largest gathering of startups and investors, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth, funding, and collaboration. ScaleX: The official…

Traders shifted into Linea (LINEA), ApolloX (APX), and Convex Finance (CVX) on Friday, with new token milestones and DeFi votes drawing focus on which could be the Best altcoin to buy in 2025. On Sept. 19, 2025, all three posted solid 24-hour gains across major spot venues. LINEA rallied on its airdrop claim window and new listings.  APX extended a weeklong surge as it migrates to $ASTER. CVX firmed as Curve’s incentives and cash-flow plans drew new attention. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in September2025 Which Altcoin Looks Strongest: LINEA, APX, or CVX? LINEA rose about +17%…

From real estate surges in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah to new policies shaping the UAE economy, it has been a week of major announcements. Sheikh Hamdan inaugurated IIM Ahmedabad’s first overseas campus in Dubai, while the UAE unveiled its ambitious economic clusters strategy. Residents also look ahead to the next long weekend and Dubai Police issued a timely warning over online scams. Catch up with 10 of the biggest stories this week, as selected by Arabian Business editors. UAE holidays 2025: Next long weekend in 11 weeks; expected dates revealed Residents of the United Arab Emirates are expected to…

Today, ASTER USD has taken center stage in crypto news after breaking the $1 barrier, thanks to CZ Binance. Yes, the pump is tightly linked to the latest CZ Binance ASTER spotlight, which has turned this new perp DEX into one of the most-watched projects of the month. As we know, CZ Binance himself is known not to post a crypto chart, but he did it with ASTER. Well done! Good start. Keep building! pic.twitter.com/oMfOxfsBRS — CZ BNB (@cz_binance) September 17, 2025 Today, ASTER USD jumping over 450% and its trading volume surpassing $739 million (CoinGecko), it’s clear why most…

AI has reshaped the way we create, edit, and share videos. From generating realistic scenes from text prompts to producing professional corporate presentations, AI video generators have become indispensable tools for marketers, educators, content creators, and filmmakers. At RatedG.ai we review some of the best AI video generators in 2025 and what makes them stand out. One of the most advanced solutions today is Google Veo 3, which sets a new benchmark for realism. It can produce cinematic-quality videos with accurate motion, physics, and even synchronized audio. Whether it’s generating natural landscapes, bustling city scenes, or storytelling sequences, Veo offers unprecedented quality.…