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Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for ASP.NET Core Vulnerability on macOS and Linux
Microsoft released an emergency patch for a critical ASP.NET Core vulnerability affecting macOS and Linux systems. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to gain system privileges.
Anthropic Overtakes OpenAI in AI Market Competition
Anthropic overtakes OpenAI in market competition, signaling a shift in the generative AI landscape. The company has gained ground through focused safety protocols and user adoption.
Saudi Government Sukuk Added to J.P. Morgan and Bloomberg Emerging Markets Indices
Saudi government sukuk indices have been included in J.P. Morgan’s GBI-EM and Bloomberg’s Emerging Market Local Currency Government Index, effective 2027. The dual inclusion reflects confidence in Saudi Arabia’s economic resilience and supports the Kingdom’s financial sector development goals.
Orange Reports 12.7% Revenue Growth in Middle East and Africa Operations
Orange’s Middle East and Africa operations drove first-quarter growth with a 12.7% revenue increase, while the company pursues European expansion through acquisitions.
King Saud University Showcases Four Medical Patents at Innovation Exhibition
King Saud University displayed four medical patents during its World Creativity and Innovation Day exhibition, including innovations in medical bandages, dental crowns, implant research, and anesthesia tools.
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Anthropic Launches Claude Design for Visual Collaboration
Anthropic Labs launches Claude Design, a new AI-powered tool for creating designs, prototypes, and presentations. The product is available in research preview for Claude Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise subscribers.
Canva AI 2.0 Launches as Research Preview, Transforms Design Creation Process
Canva AI 2.0 launches as a research preview, introducing conversational design and agentic workflows that transform how teams create visual content from concept to publication.
Amazon to Acquire Globalstar, Become iPhone’s Primary Satellite Provider
Amazon announced plans to acquire Globalstar for $11.6 billion and become the primary satellite provider for iPhones and Apple Watches, marking a major expansion in direct-to-device satellite connectivity.
Saudi Ministry of Finance Activates Financial Control Law and Releases Implementing Regulations
Saudi Arabia’s Financial Control Law entered into force on December 1, 2025, replacing the Financial Representatives Law. The Ministry of Finance has also issued implementing regulations covering four oversight approaches for government entities.
Google Connects NotebookLM to Gemini, Bringing Organized Workspaces to AI Chats
Google has integrated NotebookLM into Gemini, giving users organized, context-aware workspaces for AI conversations. Each notebook stores files, custom instructions, and chat history around a specific topic.
Saudi Arabia Runs Hajj Transport Simulation with 3,000 Buses and 1.2 Million Virtual Pilgrims
The General Transport Center ran a virtual Hajj transport simulation with 3,000 buses and 1.2 million virtual pilgrims, testing readiness for the 1447 AH season.
Arm AGI CPU: Arm Enters Data Center Silicon Market With First-Ever CPU for Agentic AI
Arm Holdings has launched the Arm AGI CPU, its first-ever self-designed data center chip, targeting agentic AI infrastructure with more than 2x performance per rack versus x86 platforms.
Gemma 4 on Arm Brings On-Device AI to Android at Scale, Cutting Cloud Dependency
Google and Arm launched Gemma 4 on April 2, 2026, bringing AI inference directly onto Android devices using the Armv9 architecture. Early tests show up to 5.5x faster input processing compared to previous approaches.
Amazon AI Revenue Tops $15 Billion Annually as AWS Chip Business Doubles
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy disclosed that AI services within AWS now generate over $15 billion annually, with the company committing $200 billion in capital expenditure for 2026.
Project Glasswing: Amazon, Google, and Microsoft Form AI Cybersecurity Consortium
Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and other tech companies have joined Project Glasswing, using Anthropic’s Claude Mythos AI to detect software vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure systems.
OpenAI Adds $100 ChatGPT Pro Tier with 5x More Codex Usage
OpenAI has introduced a $100-per-month Pro tier for ChatGPT, offering five times more Codex usage than the $20 Plus plan. A limited-time promotion runs through May 31, 2026.
Gemini Notebooks: Google Merges Its Two Most Powerful AI Tools Into One Workflow
Google’s new Notebooks feature connects Gemini and NotebookLM into a single research workflow. Here’s why it’s a bigger deal than it looks.
AI in Media Conference Day Two: Saudi Experts Call for New Business Models and Digital Verification Skills
The second day of the 10th International Conference on AI in Media in Riyadh featured six sessions on automation, deepfakes, and digital verification. Speakers called for new business models aligned with Vision 2030.
Marc Andreessen Says AI Is an 80-Year Overnight Success, Not Another Hype Cycle
Marc Andreessen joined the Latent Space podcast at a16z’s Sand Hill Road office to argue that AI represents decades of compounding progress, not a repeat hype cycle. He covered agents, open source, chip shortages, and why proving human identity online may soon require biometrics.
Why Saudi Consumers Are Reluctant to Buy Electric Vehicles
Saudi consumers are holding back on electric vehicles for reasons that go beyond price. From scarce charging stations to extreme heat and cheap fuel, the barriers are real.
DeepSeek V4 to Run on Huawei Chips: Can China’s AI Hardware Match Nvidia?
DeepSeek is preparing to launch its V4 model built on Huawei chips, with hundreds of thousands of units already ordered by China’s top tech firms. The move raises a critical question: can Huawei’s AI hardware truly compete with Nvidia at scale?
SDAIA Issues Guidelines for Saudi Arabia’s Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026
SDAIA issued comprehensive guidelines on March 26, 2026, to coordinate national efforts for the Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026, following Cabinet approval on March 10.