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Truecaller Reveals New Brand Identity & Feature Update

The refreshed “True Blue” logo follows an increased commitment to consumer privacy and safety, including new AI anti-fraud features.

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1 year ago

September 20, 2023

Nour Nasir

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Truecaller has been a market leader in call identification solutions for over 14 years, and boasts a staggering 356 million users worldwide.

Today, the company has announced details of a corporate rebranding, including a new app icon for the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The update not only coincides with a range of updated Truecaller software but is also said to reflect the brand’s “renewed sense of purpose, energy, and enthusiasm”.

Commenting on the announcement, Alan Mamedi, Truecaller co-founder and CEO, said, “We are excited to unveil our new brand identity and logo. It signifies our continued commitment to our users and our focus to constantly evolve and improve every day”.

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As part of the brand refresh, Truecaller users also gain access to a powerful new feature of the company’s AI Identity Engine called Search Context. The software will instantly notify users if the name for the number has been recently changed or is being changed frequently. The app also displays these contextual messages in three color categories: blue for neutral changes, yellow for potentially suspicious activity, and red for highly suspicious or known fraudulent activity. Messages will be shown to Truecaller users on all search results in Android, iOS, and via Truecaller web.

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The new brand identity was created by leading consultants Interbrand and will roll out worldwide over the coming weeks. To see the changes, users need to update to version 13.34 or later on Android and version 12.58 or newer on iOS.

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“AI Seal” Certification Now Required For Dubai Gov Partnerships

The new mandatory certification is designed to build trust in AI companies and create a reliable network of providers for government and public collaboration.

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15 hours ago

January 21, 2025

Nour Nasir

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Dubai has introduced the Dubai AI Seal, a certification designed to establish trust in artificial intelligence (AI) companies and solutions. This initiative, directed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, aims to create a reliable network of AI providers which government entities and businesses can collaborate confidently.

Companies must now obtain the AI Seal to qualify for UAE or Dubai government contracts. The Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), which developed the certification, sees it as a competitive edge for companies looking to participate in key national projects. Once certified, businesses will be permitted to showcase the seal across their websites and marketing materials, signaling their credibility and dependability.

The evaluation process will consider six main criteria: the company’s services and operations, the number of employees specializing in AI, ongoing and future projects, as well as existing partnerships with public and private sector entities.

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Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, which oversees the DCAI, commented on the initiative’s potential: “This initiative will help create powerful partnerships between the public and private sectors, locally, regionally, and globally. It will help drive new economic opportunities by leveraging AI to serve better the economy, society, and the future we aspire to”.

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The Dubai AI Seal’s goals include providing a clear framework for verifying AI providers, fostering business opportunities for AI companies, and acknowledging the industry’s strategic importance to Dubai’s economy. The initiative emphasizes AI’s role in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and strengthening collaboration between government bodies and technology firms.

All technology companies operating in Dubai and offering AI-related services or products are eligible to apply for the certification at no cost through the official website.