https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dr-charis-savvides-joins-grant-thornton-cyprus
Grant Thornton Cyprus is pleased to announce that Dr Charis Savvides joined the Firm as the Funds and Regulatory Compliance Services Leader. This appointment is part of the Firm’s strategic plans to enhance its advisory offering and at the same time, to meet growing client demands....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/here-comes-the-digital-euro
The digital euro is set to be a new form of digital currency from the European Central Bank. It will aim to provide a secure, fast and efficient method of payment in the European Union and will be based on a distributed ledger technology,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-pioneer-regrets-contribution-to-field-quits-google-over-concerns
The man often touted as the godfather of AI has quit Google, citing concerns over the flood of fake information, videos and photos online and the possibility for AI to upend the job market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/glitch-gone-wrong-japan-s-largest-airline-cancels-$10-000-tickets-sold-for-$300
Japanese airline All Nippon Airways will not honor the deeply discounted first and business-class tickets mistakenly sold in a currency glitch last week, the airline announced Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/safeguarding-first-responders-on-duty
The rapid evolution of technology is bringing huge and beneficial changes in all areas and the rescue sector isn't an exception. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-unintended-consequence-how-our-online-history-built-the-ai-industry
The AI boom is built on data, the data comes from the internet, and the internet came from us....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-real-estate-industry-s-crucial-turning-point
The European Parliament recently approved a new bill that aims to tackle climate change by reducing carbon emissions. This new legislation has significant implications for the property markets in Cyprus and Greece, where there is a large stock of buildings over 30 years old and requiring energy upgrades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hackers-leak-open-university-data-after-ransom-demand-not-met
The Open University of Cyprus failed to meet the deadline set by the "Medusa" group of hackers to pay a ransom in exchange for not releasing sensitive personal data....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fox-news-pays-over-$787-million-for-airing-false-info
Fox News has settled with Dominion Voting Systems for over $787 million, marking the largest media defamation settlement in history. The settlement was reached just hours before the defamation trial was set to begin in a Delaware court....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/altia-new-portfolio-under-management
Altia, the fastest growing property company in Cyprus, officially announces the management of a new real estate package known as "Starlight" which will be added to the existing portfolio managed by the company....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyber-gang-badgers-cypriot-university-to-cough-up-$100k
The notorious Medusa ransomware gang is asking for $100,000 from Open University of Cyprus following a cyberattack on the institution’s digital platforms, with data samples already leaked online to prove they are not kidding...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cysec-fines-cif-one-million-euros-for-regulatory-violations
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced its decision to impose a fine of one million euros on the Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) Itrade Global Ltd....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dead-loved-ones-could-be-uploaded-to-your-computer-by-end-of-year
You may soon be able to catch up with friends and relatives who have passed away — on your computer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-websites-down-after-waterleak-at-finance-ministry
Efforts are underway since Monday afternoon to repair and assess the damage caused by a water leak from a tank adjacent to the room where the servers that provide internet access for the entire government hub are located at the Ministry of Finance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-report-governments-need-new-ways-of-working-to-seize-digital-opportunities
Governments around the world are at risk of failing citizens through lack of digitalization, according to EY research presented in a new report: “How can government workers and technology align to serve future citizens?”. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fbi-warns-against-using-free-mobile-charging-stations
The FBI is warning people to steer clear of free cell phone charging stations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/are-you-ready-for-chatgpt-to-take-over-your-job
Since its release in November of last year, OpenAI's ChatGPT has been used to write cover letters, create a children's book, and even help students cheat on their essays....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pascal-high-school-students-create-chatgpt-powered-robot-to-revolutionize-teaching
High school students and their tutors in Cyprus have developed a prototype robot powered with ChatGPT artificial intelligence technology to harness and improve teaching experiences in the classroom....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deputy-minister-of-research-discusses-efforts-to-create-a-modern-digital-state
Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Philippos Hadjizacharia, discussed the country's efforts to modernize its public administration and create a digital state at an event in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-is-the-future-for-banks
Banks have suffered significantly in the last 15 years. Some have been forced to shut down, while others had to reduce deposits. In some countries, banks have been subject to capital controls, and many have had to change their shareholder structure due to state intervention....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cybersecurity-conference-calls-for-collaborative-efforts-against-cyber-threats
The Hilton Hotel in Nicosia was abuzz with activity as professionals from the public and private sectors gathered for the Cybersecurity Conference hosted by the American company A10 and organized by SPP Media Events. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nicosia-cybersecurity-conference-live-empowering-education-and-prevention
On Thursday 6th April 2023 at 11.00 a.m., a workshop entitled "Cybersecurity Systems and Development of Modern IT Applications" will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-professor-phoebe-koundouri-honored-for-contribution-to-science
On Thursday, the 23rd of March, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was awarded the Academy of Athens Excellence in Science Award 2023 for her contribution to the advancement of the Science of the Marine Environment by the President of the Academy of Athens, Michael-Konstantinos Stathopoulos, and the Secretary-General, Christos Zerefos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/bullying-in-cyprus-from-awareness-to-action
As a researcher and Ph.D. candidate studying the crime of bullying against minors from a criminal and criminological perspective in Cyprus, I am deeply concerned about the increase in bullying in our country. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/announcement-appointment-of-senior-managers-in-k-treppides-co-ltd
The Management of K. Treppides & Co Ltd is committed to develop leaders who derive from own people and who pursue excellence in the provision of high quality specialised and unique services. We are pleased to announce the appointment of the following members on the Board of Management effective as of 1 April 2023.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/prem-watsa-greek-banks-are-safer
Greece has entered a virtuous cycle of growth, and the next few years will be especially beneficial to the economy and Greeks if political stability is maintained and business-friendly policies are implemented....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/energy-in-focus-greece-cyprus-and-israel-hold-trilateral-meeting
Foreign Ministers of Cyprus Constantinos Kombos, Greece Nikos Dendias and Israel Eli Cohen, who met on Friday in Nicosia, pointed out the importance of the trilateral energy cooperation and its contribution to the stability in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-israel-thankful-for-mutual-support
The relations between Cyprus and Israel will flourish even more, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen who arrived Thursday on the island ahead of a tripartite meeting between Cyprus, Israel and Greece said, also noting that Cyprus is a safe place for Israelis...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ethics-group-says-chat-gpt-4-a-risk-to-privacy-and-public-safety
The tech ethics group Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Policy is asking the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to stop OpenAI from issuing new commercial releases of GPT-4, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/generative-ai-could-automate-300mn-jobs
According to a report in the Financial Times, Goldman Sachs has found that "generative" AI systems such as ChatGPT could lead to the automation of a quarter of the work done in the US and eurozone....
