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.

Vertiv Introduces High-Capacity Rack Extreme Platform for AI Deployments
Vertiv has launched its new Rack Extreme platform, designed to support heavy and deep IT equipment for high-density AI deployments.

Rubrik Launches Rubrik AI Platform for Agentic Cyber Resilience
Rubrik has launched its new Rubrik AI platform to deliver autonomous cyber resilience and automated recovery workflows across cloud environments.

Cybersecurity Priorities Shift to Sovereignty and Resilience in GCC
A new report by Help AG reveals a major shift in GCC cybersecurity, driven by rising DDoS attacks, AI-powered threats, and a growing demand for sovereign cloud infrastructure.

China’s $295 Billion AI Infrastructure Plan Faces Severe Chip Gap
China plans to spend $295 billion on a nationwide AI data center network, but US export controls on advanced chips present a major hurdle.

Cequence Security Reports Record Q4 Growth Driven by Agentic AI Security Demand
Cequence Security reported record fourth-quarter growth for fiscal year 2026, driven by rising demand for autonomous agent protection systems.

Saudi Arabia’s Draft Global AI Hub Law to Reshape Data Infrastructure
Saudi Arabia’s draft Global AI Hub Law introduces a novel framework for multi-jurisdictional data hosting, balancing national sovereignty with international data exchange.

Kimi Code CLI v0.12.0 Released with Agent Swarms and Proxy Support
Kimi Code CLI v0.12.0 launches with native multi-agent swarm orchestration, SOCKS5 proxy support, and graduated default features.

Apple Launches Core AI Framework for On-Device Model Inference
Apple has launched Core AI, a new framework that runs artificial intelligence models entirely on-device using Apple silicon, eliminating server costs.

Analysis Suggests AI Coding Costs May Heavily Exceed Current Revenues
A recent analysis indicates that Anthropic and OpenAI may be spending ten times more on compute infrastructure than they charge for coding tools.

Saudi Arabia and Turkey Discuss Digital Infrastructure and Smart Mobility Partnerships
Saudi Arabia and Turkey held bilateral talks in Riyadh to discuss expanding investments in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and smart mobility.

Claude Fable 5 Launched with Advanced Software Engineering Capabilities
Claude Fable 5 has been launched with advanced software engineering capabilities and new safety classifiers to prevent cybersecurity risks.

Apple Announces iOS 27 and Major Leadership Transition
Apple has announced its upcoming iOS 27 update alongside a major leadership transition, with Tim Cook stepping down as CEO.

AMD Commits £2 Billion to Expand AI Infrastructure and Research in the UK
AMD has announced a five-year, £2 billion investment plan in the United Kingdom to expand AI infrastructure, support scientific research, and build academic partnerships.

Cisco Expands AgenticOps Capabilities to Automate IT Operations
Cisco has announced new AgenticOps capabilities across networking, security, and observability to automate and simplify IT operations.

Google Integrates Gemini Models into Apple Developer Ecosystem at WWDC 2026
Google has integrated its Gemini models into Apple’s Foundation Models framework and Xcode, enabling developers to build advanced applications across iOS and macOS.

Siri AI Blocked in EU After European Commission Rejects Apple Proposal
The European Commission has rejected Apple’s proposed 18-month phased rollout, resulting in Siri AI being blocked entirely across the EU.

Google Updates NotebookLM with Agentic Capabilities and Advanced Reasoning
Google has updated NotebookLM with agentic capabilities, advanced reasoning, and new output formats, starting with Google AI Ultra subscribers.

Apple Integrates Claude on iPhone in Historic Multi-AI Deal
Apple has integrated Anthropic’s Claude into iOS 27, ending its single-AI strategy in favor of a multi-model switchboard system.

SDAIA AI Governance Frameworks Launched in Saudi Arabia
SDAIA has introduced new regulatory frameworks and 10 key documents to govern data protection and artificial intelligence ethics in Saudi Arabia.

Siri AI Requirements Limit Full iOS 27 Features to Premium iPhones
Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 Siri AI features will require 12GB of RAM, restricting the full on-device experience to premium iPhone 17 models.

SpaceX Launches AI1 Satellite with 150,000 Watts of Onboard Compute
SpaceX has launched AI1, its first dedicated AI satellite carrying 150,000 watts of onboard compute payload into orbit.

Apple Announces macOS 27 Golden Gate with Deep Siri AI Integration
Apple has announced macOS 27 Golden Gate, featuring deep Siri AI integration with Spotlight, file analysis, and email drafting tools.
