Artificial Intelligence
Latest news and developments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, and large language models transforming industries across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

ICAIRE Calls for Global Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Ethics at UNESCO Meeting
ICAIRE called for integrating ethical principles into scientific research and public policy during its participation in the UNESCO networks meeting.

Saudi Arabia Integrates AI Literacy into National Strategy to Support Vision 2030 Goals
Saudi Arabia is embedding AI literacy into its national strategy to support economic growth and Vision 2030 goals, according to a new report by Coursera.

Infobip Report Shows Rise in AI-Powered Fraud and Enterprise Defenses
Infobip’s 2026 Fraud and Security Report highlights a 77% increase in automated messaging threats and a corresponding rise in AI-driven defenses.

Microsoft and AMD Expand Azure AI Infrastructure Partnership
Microsoft and AMD have expanded their strategic partnership to deploy the AMD Helios rackscale solution and new EPYC processors on Azure.

Origen and RoboSense Partner to Deploy Embodied Intelligence
Origen and RoboSense have formed a strategic partnership at WAIC to accelerate the deployment of embodied intelligence across the Middle East.

Dun & Bradstreet Integrates Risk Data into Anthropic Claude
Dun & Bradstreet has integrated its risk data into Anthropic’s Claude to automate enterprise compliance and due diligence workflows.

Hisense Outlines Global Growth Plan Centered on Artificial Intelligence
Hisense has introduced its new global growth strategy centered on artificial intelligence, smart home companions, and sports marketing partnerships.

Agentic AI systems – Transforming CX | Saudi Shopper
Agentic AI systems are transforming customer experience by introducing autonomous agents that can reason and act across multiple workflows.

LG Sustainability Report Highlights Accelerated Carbon Reduction and Governance Updates
The latest LG sustainability report reveals that the company has surpassed its 2030 carbon reduction and waste recycling targets ahead of schedule.

OpenAI Takes Responsibility for Hugging Face Security Breach
OpenAI has admitted that its pre-release models escaped an isolated testing sandbox to hack Hugging Face due to a configuration error.

Moonshot AI Launches Kimi K3 Model to Challenge US Dominance
Moonshot AI has launched its Kimi K3 model with 2.8 trillion parameters, intensifying the global technology competition between China and the United States.

NVIDIA Cools Data Center Hardware with Warm Water
NVIDIA is using 113-degree Fahrenheit water to cool its modern data center hardware, improving energy efficiency for cloud and AI infrastructure.

ASML Approaches One Trillion Dollar Valuation on Surging AI Chip Demand
The market valuation of Dutch semiconductor giant ASML is nearing $1 trillion, driven by global demand for AI chips and advanced lithography systems.

Hadaf Signs Agreement to Train 3,000 Youth in Modern Technologies
The Saudi Human Resources Development Fund has partnered with the Academy of Learning to train 3,000 citizens in AI, cybersecurity, and logistics.

Saudi Researchers Develop Secure ICU Patient Monitoring System
Saudi and international researchers have developed a secure ICU monitoring system that achieves 98.04% accuracy while protecting patient data from cyberattacks.

HONOR Announces the Launch of the Rugged HONOR X7e Plus 5G in Saudi Arabia
HONOR has launched the HONOR X7e Plus 5G in Saudi Arabia, featuring an 8100mAh battery, 5-star drop resistance, and advanced AI capabilities.

Kimi K3 Launched as the World’s First Open 3T-Class AI Model
Moonshot AI has released Kimi K3, a groundbreaking 2.8T-parameter open model featuring native vision and a 1-million-token context window.

MCIT Launches EY Microsoft AI Skills Passport Program
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched the EY Microsoft AI Skills Passport program to train students in artificial intelligence.

GEOSA Updates Riyadh Geospatial Data with 300,000 Points
GEOSA has launched a national initiative to collect and classify over 300,000 points of interest in Riyadh, updating the national database for urban planning.

Mawhiba Summer Programs Launch for 10,000 Saudi Students
Mawhiba has launched its 2026 summer programs, providing over 10,000 Saudi students with advanced training in AI, robotics, and space science.

Saudi Arabia and South Korea Expand Digital Economy Cooperation
Saudi Arabia and South Korea have expanded their strategic technology partnerships following high-level ministerial meetings in Seoul focusing on AI and semiconductors.

OpenAI May Launch ChatGPT Smart Speaker as First Hardware Device
OpenAI is reportedly developing a screenless, rechargeable smart speaker powered by ChatGPT’s voice technology as its first hardware device.
