About this episode

The episode discusses the launch of a new control room for autonomous vehicles in Abu Dhabi, concerns about driverless cars, AI privacy issues, brain health initiatives for boxers, and summer activities in the UAE.

Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre has announced the launch of a new central control room to oversee its autonomous vehicle operations across the emirate. But many questions remain, do people feel safe to start using these services?  Meta has now pulled the plug on an AI tool it only launched less than a week ago after it sparked widespread condemnation and criticism over privacy issues.  Here in the UAE, a new initiative wants to put brain health at the center of that conversation. Professional boxers competing in the country will now undergo pre-fight brain and cognitive assessments before being medically cleared to compete. If you're spending the majority of your summer right here in the UAE, we have some tips on where to go during your break.  And fancy stargazing this summer? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• driverless cars
• autonomous vehicles
• AI privacy issues
• brain health
• UAE summer activities
• stargazing

Keywords

• driverless cars
• autonomous vehicles
• AI
• brain health
• UAE
• summer activities
• stargazing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre, Meta

Places: UAE, Abu Dhabi

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