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Privacy infringement is one of the top worries Internet users in the Arab world have when it comes to AI applications (Shutterstock/File)

October 26th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Artificial Intelligence: The Arab World is Skeptical

More than half the Internet users in the Arab region are "generally concerned" about artificial intelligence (AI) in terms of privacy infringement, causing accidents, loss of life, use in public policy and job loss, a survey has revealed.

With the amount of users on Facebook, that data can be used to create more representative policies, rather than relying on traditional surveys to understand public opinion. (Shutterstock)

February 6th, 2017 - 07:07 GMT

Arab governments using social media to gauge public opinion

The Arab Social Media Outlook 2014 suggested that 71 million people used social media in the region last year out of a total 135 million internet users.

May 21st, 2014 - 02:55 GMT

Social media reigns as main source of news in the Arab World

Social media was also found to have a notable positive effect within the workplace

March 21st, 2013 - 11:13 GMT

Social media key for MENA youth employment

Social media is key to a successful business in the MENA region

October 4th, 2012 - 11:39 GMT

Social Media key to supporting business

March 8th, 2010 - 10:17 GMT