technology

Dr Md Javed Kawsar at IRTP

Revolutionising religious tourism through technology

Dr Md Javed Kawsar, a distinguished academic and Lecturer in Marketing here at the University of Salford’s Business School, recently presented a thought-provoking paper titled, "virtual pilgrimages: enhancing religious tourism through digital platforms and the impact on business" at the prestigious 3rd Asia-Pacific International Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage (IRTP) Conference.

AI

Calling for global AI legislation at the AI Action Summit

The AI Action Summit in Paris this week marks a critical moment in global AI governance. The gathering of 80 nations shows international momentum for this significant technological advancement; it also underscores the persistent uncertainty over who truly shapes AI's future.

Deepfake, AI

Six tips for spotting AI scams

The University of Salford’s AI and dark patterns expert, Dr Richard Whittle, shares advice for spotting AI scams as the technology evolves and becomes more mainstream. 

DeepSeek

Expert comment: DeepSeek release

In response to DeepSeek’s release and its subsequent impact on the US stock market, plus global tech, the University of Salford's Dr Richard Whittle shares his thoughts. 

AI

Exploring the complexities of AI adoption at the 2024 Saudi Conference on Information Systems

Earlier this month, the University of Salford’s Lecturer in Digital Business and Information Systems, Dr Mohammed Albakri, presented his research at the 1st Saudi Conference on Information Systems. Mohammed’s presentation centred on "regional analysis of the AI adoption paradox from multiple perspectives," and delved into a systematic review of global AI adoption.