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Data, AI, & Machine Learning
Is the Race for First-Mover Advantage Normalising 996 in Tech?
The idea of having employees commit beyond the normal has become extremely popular in the technology sector over the past few years.
Paromita Gupta
AI and Machine Learning
Databricks CEO Challenges the Narrative That AI Will Kill SaaS
With AI accounting for over $1.4 billion in revenue, Databricks positions itself at the intersection of SaaS and AI infrastructure.
MITSloan ME Editorial
AI and Machine Learning
Moltbook’s Episode Turns Out To Be Theatrics
The viral platform billed as a social network for AI agents exposed how human interference and hype shaped the illusion of machine intelligence.
MITSloan ME Editorial
Data, AI, & Machine Learning
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.3-Codex
Interestingly, GPT-5.3-Codex played a critical role in its own development. The team used its earlier version to debug its own training, manage self-deployment, and diagnose test results and evaluations.
MITSloan ME Editorial
News
Inside Al Baraka Bank Egypt’s First Digital Branch
With a New Cairo digital branch, Al Baraka Bank Egypt advances Islamic banking modernization while expanding smart services and automated transactions.
MITSloan ME Editorial
Automation
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy Partners With Canva to Set Up Regional HQ
Agreement signed at WGS 2026 aims to support 250,000 SMEs and individuals over five years
MITSloan ME Editorial
Data, AI, & Machine Learning
Apple Puts Virtual Health Coach On Hold Amid Tough Competition
The California-based tech giant is facing competition from Samsung Electronics and Strava, with AI competitors such as OpenAI and Anthropic bringing their healthcare offerings to the market.
MITSloan ME Editorial
Data, AI, & Machine Learning
Alphabet Remains Cautious On Apple Deal, Dodges Investor Question
The long-term mutually beneficial relationship has seen the search giant paying the iPhone maker $20 billion to be the default search engine on its devices.
MITSloan ME Editorial
Data, AI, & Machine Learning
HBKU and QRDI Enter Partnership to Advance National Tech Capabilities
With HBKU’s academic and research expertise and QRDI’s advancement of Qatar’s RDI ecosystem, the program aims to produce a highly skilled workforce aligned with national priorities in emerging technologies.
MITSloan ME Editorial
AI and Machine Learning
UAE Families Expect AI to Redefine How They Live, Bond, and Raise Children
AI-generated stories, digital companions, and home robots are increasingly seen as normal.




