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.
Sawaher Platform Deployed to Manage Hajj Crowd Dynamics
The Sawaher platform utilized over 5,000 cameras and 16 AI algorithms to monitor pilgrim movements and manage crowds during the 1447 AH Hajj season.
Oura Launches Thinner Fifth-Generation Smart Ring with Advanced Health Tracking
Oura has unveiled its fifth-generation smart ring, featuring a titanium design that is 40 percent smaller and starts at $399.
Anthropic Valuation Reaches $965 Billion After $65 Billion Funding Round
Anthropic has raised $65 billion in its latest funding round, pushing its valuation to $965 billion and overtaking rival OpenAI.
ByteDance Initiates Custom CPU Design Project for AI Infrastructure
ByteDance is developing its own custom CPUs to support its AI infrastructure, exploring both Arm and RISC-V architectures to reduce reliance on external chipmakers.
OpenAI Releases Codex App Update for Windows with Computer Use and Remote Access
OpenAI has launched Codex version 26.527 for Windows, introducing computer use capabilities and remote access via mobile devices.
NVIDIA Vera CPU Delivers High Performance in Phoronix Benchmarks
The NVIDIA Vera CPU demonstrated significant performance gains in recent Phoronix benchmarks, delivering up to 1.2 TB/s of memory bandwidth.
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Three Major AI Conferences Scheduled for June 2026 to Outline Industry Roadmap
Three major technology events starting June 1 will outline the next phase of hardware, developer tools, and academic research.
MiniMax M3 model Teased with 15.6X Decoding Speedup
MiniMax has teased its upcoming M3 model, featuring a custom sparse attention mechanism that delivers a 15.6x decoding speedup at a million tokens.
EZVIZ Receives Design Innovator 2026 Recognition at Plus X Award
EZVIZ has been named the Design Innovator 2026 at the Plus X Award, securing accolades for its smart video doorphone and entry systems.
Anthropic Focuses on Error Detection and Honesty in Latest AI Model
Anthropic has launched its latest model with a focus on error detection, reducing unflagged programming bugs by four times compared to its predecessor.
Apple Google AI Deal Details Reveal Nvidia Chip Integration and Privacy Measures
New details emerge on the Apple-Google partnership, revealing the use of Nvidia chips and Google Cloud to power upcoming Siri features.
Leaked Details Reveal Siri Redesign and AI Camera Features in iOS 27
Leaked details of the iOS 27 update reveal a major Siri redesign, customizable camera widgets, and new AI photo editing tools.
Qualcomm Introduces Snapdragon C Platform for Budget Windows Laptops
Qualcomm has launched its new Snapdragon C platform, targeting $300 Windows 11 laptops with ARM efficiency, fanless designs, and built-in AI capabilities.
NousResearch Releases Hermes Agent v0.15.1 to Fix Critical Dashboard Loop
NousResearch has released Hermes Agent v0.15.1 to resolve a critical dashboard infinite-reload loop and expand the skills catalog to 19,932 entries.
Google and Synaptics Launch Coralboard for On-Device AI
Google and Synaptics have unveiled the Coralboard, a compact single-board computer designed for efficient, on-device artificial intelligence processing.
Claude Code Update Resolves Opus 4.8 API Errors
Anthropic has released Claude Code version 2.1.156 to resolve critical Opus 4.8 API errors and enhance the Grep search tool.
xAI Releases Grok Build 0.1 Coding Model in Public Beta
xAI has launched its Grok Build 0.1 coding model in public beta, offering high-speed code generation and low-cost API access for developers.
iOS 27 Siri to Support Grok and Gemini
Apple is reportedly opening up Siri in iOS 27, allowing users to select Grok, Claude, or Gemini as their default AI model.
Huawei Launches Intelligent Substation Solution for Sub-Saharan Africa
Huawei has launched its new Intelligent Substation Solution at Enlit Africa 2026 to accelerate digital transformation and reduce operational costs.
Google Releases Nano Banana Pro and Nano Banana 2 on Gemini API
Google has launched Nano Banana Pro and Nano Banana 2 on the Gemini API, offering stable and production-ready image generation tools for developers.
Claude Code Workflows Launched in New Research Preview
Claude Code has introduced dynamic workflows in a new research preview, enabling developers to run parallel subagents for complex programming tasks.
Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 4.8 with Fast Mode and Dynamic Workflows
Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 4.8 with a new fast mode that runs 2.5 times faster and dynamic workflows for complex developer tasks.