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.
Apple Unveils iPhone Duo Foldable Smartphone with Dual Displays and A20 Pro Chip
Apple introduced the iPhone Duo foldable smartphone featuring a 7.6-inch inner screen, A20 Pro processor, and a starting price of SAR 9,499.
Apple Watch Series 12 Launched with Health Sensing System and S11 Chip
Apple has introduced Apple Watch Series 12 featuring the S11 chip, an updated Health Sensing System, and new Audio Intelligence capabilities.
Apple Introduces iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with Variable Aperture Camera
Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max featuring a variable aperture camera, the 2nm A20 Pro chip, and integrated Siri AI capabilities.
Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro With A20 Pro Chip
Apple officially announced the iPhone 18 Pro featuring the 2nm A20 Pro chip, a burgundy colorway, and up to 36 hours of video playback.
OpenAI Trains GPT 6 Astra Using 100,000 NVIDIA GPUs
OpenAI trained GPT 6 Astra using more than 100,000 NVIDIA GPUs, reflecting a major shift toward unified rack-scale computing systems.
OpenAI Releases ChatGPT Images 2.5 Alongside Flare and Sunburst API Models
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Images 2.5 across consumer and workplace tools while launching the Flare and Sunburst models for developers via its API.
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Amazon Bedrock Makes OpenAI GPT-6 Astra Generally Available for Enterprise Customers
Amazon has made OpenAI GPT-6 Astra generally available on Bedrock, allowing Saudi and GCC enterprises to deploy the model on AWS infrastructure.
Cognition Valuation Hits $48 Billion Following $2 Billion Funding Round
Cognition achieved a $48 billion valuation after raising $2 billion to expand its Devin coding assistant amid rising enterprise adoption.
Saudi Communications Minister Meets Silicon Valley Leaders to Expand AI Investments
Saudi Minister Abdullah Alswaha met with Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and TenX Semi to boost investments in artificial intelligence and deep-tech startups.
COFE Tech Closes Pre-IPO Round at $178 Million Valuation
COFE Tech has secured a $178 million valuation in a pre-IPO funding round led by Wa’ed Ventures and Aditum ahead of a planned Saudi listing.
Saudi Arabia Explores AI Chip Design with TenX Semi in Silicon Valley
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications Abdullah Alswaha met with TenX Semi CEO Dr. Suk Hwan Lim in Silicon Valley to explore AI agents in chip design.
OpenAI Faces Academic Backlash Over Navier-Stokes Solution
OpenAI claimed a proof for the Navier-Stokes problem using 10,000 agents, but academic researchers raised questions over research overlap and data usage.
Meta Launches Muse Personal Assistant to Automate Everyday Digital Tasks
Meta has released Muse, an autonomous personal assistant built to handle tasks like booking travel and managing purchases within secure cloud containers.
Google Updates WeatherNext Model to Boost Forecast Accuracy
Google launched WeatherNext 3, an upgraded AI model using live satellite data to produce hourly, high-resolution weather forecasts.
Mistral Secures €3B in Series D Funding at €21B Valuation
French AI lab Mistral raised €3 billion in Series D funding led by Samsung Electronics, valuing the company at over €21 billion.
Meta Reports Early Muse Personal Agent Usage Exceeds Forecasts Tenfold
Meta reported that early user cohorts are utilizing its Muse personal assistant at ten times the anticipated levels, reflecting strong demand for task delegation.
Five Key Strategic Focus Areas for Apple Under New Chief John Ternus
An analysis of five major strategic areas facing Apple and its new CEO John Ternus ahead of the September hardware showcase.
Fluke Innovation Day Highlights Industrial Reliability in Saudi Arabia
Fluke Corporation hosted industrial leaders in Al Khobar to showcase diagnostic and measurement technologies for large-scale operations in Saudi Arabia.
Hurr Announces $2 Million Growth Initiative and New AI Contracting Tool
Hurr has introduced a $2 million growth initiative featuring the AI-assisted Hurr Sign & Pay tool, an acquisition, and new strategic partnerships in Saudi Arabia.
Digital Cooperation Organization Concludes LEAP 2026 with New Member Accords and Tech Initiatives
Digital Cooperation Organization concluded LEAP 2026 by adding new member states, launching AI initiatives, and supporting 30 emerging technology startups.
Group-IB to Showcase Predictive Threat Technologies at GISEC Global 2026
Group-IB will present its latest threat intelligence tools and AI platforms at GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai from September 16 to 18.
NetApp Reports Record First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Revenue of $2.03 Billion
NetApp posted record first quarter fiscal 2027 revenues of $2.03 billion, up 30% year-over-year, driven by strong all-flash and public cloud storage growth.