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.

Saudi Arabia Ranks First in MENA for Digital Government Services
Saudi Arabia has maintained its top ranking in the MENA region for digital government services for the fourth consecutive year, scoring 99 percent on the 2025 GEMS index.

Google Introduces Selfie Video Authentication for Account Recovery
Google has launched a selfie video verification feature to help users recover locked accounts when passwords or two-factor devices are unavailable.

Vertiv Expands Manufacturing and Testing Capacity at Tognana Campus in Italy
Vertiv has announced plans to double its chiller production capacity at the Tognana campus by 2026 and build a new testing laboratory by 2027.

HONOR Announces Open Sale of HONOR X7e Plus 5G in Saudi Arabia
The HONOR X7e Plus 5G has officially launched in Saudi Arabia, featuring an 8,100mAh battery and certified 2.5-meter drop resistance.

Acer Launches New TravelMate Laptops with Intel Core Series 3 Processors
Acer has unveiled its latest TravelMate business laptops, featuring Intel Core Series 3 processors, lightweight designs, and advanced AI capabilities.

OMODA & JAECOO to Debut Mass-Produced AI Smart Cockpit Globally
OMODA & JAECOO will debut its mass-produced AI Smart Cockpit on July 27, 2026, in Indonesia, with plans to expand the technology to the UAE.

IBM Lowers 2026 Revenue Growth Target Amid Enterprise Shift to AI Infrastructure
IBM has adjusted its 2026 revenue growth forecast to 4-5% as enterprise clients prioritize investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure over traditional software.

Saudi Internet Report 2025 Reveals Key Digital Growth Indicators
The Saudi Internet Report 2025 highlights key digital indicators, showing that AI adoption in Saudi Arabia has reached 45.2% while mobile data usage is three times the global average.

SDAIA Academy to Launch 18 Specialized Bootcamps in August
The SDAIA Academy is launching 18 specialized training bootcamps this August to develop national capabilities in data and artificial intelligence.

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.
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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.
