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.

Perplexity Open-Sources Bumblebee Security Tool for Developers
Perplexity has open-sourced Bumblebee, a local security tool designed to protect developers from malicious code and silent AI data leaks.

Anthropic Prepares Claude Mythos Model for Developer and Security Tools
Anthropic is preparing its new Claude Mythos model for integration into Claude Code and Claude Security tools, according to recent system updates.

Project Glasswing Identifies Over 10,000 Software Vulnerabilities
Anthropic’s collaborative security initiative has identified over 10,000 high-severity vulnerabilities in critical software systems during its first month.

Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé Electric Sports Car Revealed with 1,169 HP
The new Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé has been revealed with up to 1,169 horsepower and advanced axial flux motor technology.

Humain and Accenture Partner to Accelerate AI Adoption in Saudi Arabia
Humain and Accenture have partnered to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across Saudi Arabian government and enterprise sectors, spanning from pilot to production.

Researchers Demonstrate First Open-Source Massive MIMO AI-RAN Prototype
Researchers at Northeastern University have demonstrated the first open-source massive MIMO AI-RAN prototype using Nvidia, AmpliTech, and OpenAirInterface technologies.

SDAIA Outlines National Data Quality Guidelines for AI Readiness
SDAIA has introduced a structured five-phase framework to improve data quality across Saudi organizations, supporting digital transformation and AI readiness.

SDAIA Upgrades Technical Infrastructure at Taif International Airport for Hajj Season
SDAIA has upgraded its technical infrastructure at Taif International Airport to facilitate pilgrim entry procedures for the 1447 AH Hajj season.

AMD Begins Production of Venice EPYC Processors on TSMC 2nm Node
AMD has started production of its 6th Gen EPYC Venice processors on TSMC’s 2nm node, targeting advanced AI workloads and high-performance computing.

AMD AI Infrastructure Investments Top $10B in Taiwan
AMD announces more than $10 billion in Taiwan ecosystem investments to accelerate AI infrastructure, including EFB packaging and Helios platform.

Former Apple Designer Abidur Chowdhury Joins Hark AI Startup
Former Apple designer Abidur Chowdhury has joined AI startup Hark as head of design, leading a team of engineers recruited from Google and Meta.

Anthropic in Early Talks to Rent Microsoft AI Chips, Nears Profitability
Anthropic is in early talks to rent Microsoft’s custom AI chips, aiming to boost computing capacity for its Claude models. The startup also projects its first profitable quarter with $10.9B revenue.

Nokia and Ericsson Take Steps to Advance AI Networking and Operations
Nokia opens an AI Networking Innovation Lab in California while Ericsson partners with SAP to overhaul operations using AI, marking concrete steps toward practical AI deployment.

Guanlan Encoding – AI Video Compression Cuts Storage Costs by 50%
Hikvision launched Guanlan Encoding, an AI-powered video compression technology that cuts storage costs by 30-50% without affecting footage quality. The technology uses smart region-of-interest encoding to preserve key details while compressing background.

DCO Report Calls for Action to Protect Civilian Digital Ecosystems During Crises
The DCO released a report calling for coordinated action to protect civilian digital ecosystems during crises, outlining four key tracks and a practical framework for resilience.

SAS Agentic AI Capabilities Expand in Customer Intelligence 360 Platform
SAS expands agentic AI within Customer Intelligence 360 with specialized agents for journeys, search, and coordination. The multi-agent system aims to boost efficiency while maintaining human oversight.

ManageEngine Rolls Out Autonomous AI Agents Across Its Suite
ManageEngine launches Zia Agents, autonomous AI agents for IT management, with a focus on data privacy and governance.

ITC Infotech and InsureMO Partner to Bring AI-Driven Insurance Modernization to Middle East, Africa, and India
ITC Infotech and InsureMO form a strategic alliance combining K-Fabric AI with 2,500+ APIs to modernize insurance in the Middle East, Africa, and India without replacing core systems.

Dell Deskside Agentic AI Enables Local AI Workflows from Desk to Data Center
Dell Technologies introduces Dell Deskside Agentic AI, a new solution for deploying agentic AI locally with predictable costs, supporting models from 30 billion to 1 trillion parameters.

Fortinet and NVIDIA Deepen Integration to Secure Enterprise AI with FortiAIGate
Fortinet and NVIDIA have launched FortiAIGate, a zero-trust security solution for enterprise AI workloads. The joint offering protects AI models, data, and autonomous agents across cloud and on-premises environments.

Splunk Research Shows Downtime Costs Global 2000 $600 Billion Annually
Splunk research reveals Global 2000 downtime costs hit $600B annually, up 50% in two years. The report shows $15,000 per minute and hidden costs like customer churn and regulatory fines.

Crowd Management AI in Hajj Operations, Saudi Security Official Says
Saudi security chief says AI and predictive analytics are now essential for Hajj crowd management, enhancing efficiency and pilgrim services.
