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.
Google and Samsung Unveil AI Eyewear Launch at Google I/O 2026
Google and Samsung previewed two AI-powered smart glasses designs at Google I/O 2026. The eyewear uses Android XR and Gemini AI, with launch planned for later this year.
Dell AI Factory Gains New Agentic AI and Infrastructure Capabilities
Dell announced new agentic AI, data platform, and infrastructure additions to its Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, targeting enterprise AI deployment from deskside to data center.
Google I/O 2026: Gemini Omni, AI Search, and Gemini 3.5 Flash Unveiled
Google I/O 2026 introduced Gemini Omni, an AI model for video creation, a revamped AI Search box, and the faster Gemini 3.5 Flash, with many updates rolling out to the Arab World.
First Official iOS 27 Features Announced: Apple Unveils AI-Powered Accessibility Suite
Apple previews iOS 27 accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence, including AI-enhanced VoiceOver, Magnifier, Voice Control, and on-device generated subtitles. The update also brings eye-controlled wheelchair support for Apple Vision Pro.
Digital Entrepreneurship Council Discusses Technology for Hajj and Umrah Services
The Digital Entrepreneurship Council hosted Saudi ministers and entrepreneurs to discuss AI and digital solutions for improving Hajj and Umrah services.
Google Launches Antigravity CLI with Gemini 3.5 Flash at I/O 2026
Google launched Antigravity CLI at I/O 2026, a Go-based terminal tool with Gemini 3.5 Flash integration for asynchronous multi-agent workflows.
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Google AI Ultra Pricing Restructured With New $100 and $200 Plans at I/O 2026
Google announced new AI Ultra pricing at I/O 2026, introducing a $100/month tier with 5x usage limits and reducing the top tier to $200/month.
Google Transitions Gemini CLI to Antigravity CLI – New Terminal Experience | Saudi Shopper
Google is transitioning Gemini CLI to Antigravity CLI, a new terminal experience for multi-agent workflows. Available now, it keeps key features and offers faster execution.
Google Antigravity 2.0 Launches with CLI, SDK, Voice Support, and Desktop App
Google Antigravity 2.0 launched at I/O 2026 with a desktop app, CLI, SDK, and native voice support. The platform now includes Managed Agents in the Gemini API and runs on Gemini 3.5 Flash.
Google Introduces Gemini Spark, a 24/7 Personal AI Agent
Google announces Gemini Spark, a 24/7 personal AI agent powered by Gemini 3.5 that performs digital tasks in the background without requiring users to keep their devices active.
Google Introduces Gemini 3.5 Flash Model for Agents and Coding
Google unveiled Gemini 3.5 Flash, a model designed for coding and agents that matches leading competitors’ performance at lower cost. The model is now available in Google Search and the Gemini App.
Cloudflare Integrates Claude Managed Agents with Sandboxes for Secure Code Execution
Cloudflare and Anthropic integrate Claude Managed Agents with Sandboxes, offering developers flexible infrastructure options, enhanced security, and lightweight execution environments for agent workloads at scale.
Saudi Informatics Team Wins Three Awards at European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics
Saudi Arabia’s informatics team EGOI earned three awards at the 2026 European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics in Italy, bringing the Kingdom’s cumulative total to 10 international awards since 2022.
Google DeepMind Launches Gemini Omni Video Generation Model
The Gemini Omni video model from Google DeepMind creates realistic video sequences from text descriptions while maintaining character consistency and logical narratives.
Claude Managed Agents Adds Self-Hosted Sandboxes and MCP Tunnels
Claude Managed Agents now supports self-hosted sandboxes and MCP tunnels, allowing organizations to control agent execution within their own infrastructure while maintaining security perimeters.
xAI Launches Grok Build Coding Agent for Beta Testing
xAI has launched Grok Build, a coding agent in early beta for SuperGrok Heavy subscribers paying $300 monthly, competing with similar tools from Anthropic and OpenAI.
Apple’s Siri Revamp to Feature Auto-Deleting Chats, Privacy Focus
Apple plans to unveil a revamped Siri at WWDC in June with privacy-focused features including auto-deleting chats, powered by Google Gemini technology.
Cisco Identity Intelligence Powered by Cisco-Built AI Model
Cisco Identity Intelligence becomes the first Cisco product powered entirely by a Cisco-built AI model, enhancing identity risk visibility for security teams. The advancement strengthens security capabilities across the Middle East.
Telstra and Ericsson Collaborate on 6G Research with AI-Native Focus
Telstra and Ericsson collaborate on 6G AI-native architecture development, combining research facilities in Sweden and Australia to advance next-generation network technology.
China Launches Offshore Underwater Data Center Powered by Wind
China’s first commercial underwater data center, powered by offshore wind and cooled by seawater, has begun operations 30 feet beneath the East China Sea.
Elon Musk Loses Court Battle Against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
A federal jury rejected Musk’s claims in under two hours, ruling the lawsuit was barred by the statute of limitations. The judge dismissed the case immediately.
Denodo Expands AWS Integrations to Support Agentic AI with Trusted Data Access
Denodo announced new integrations with AWS services including SageMaker, Bedrock AgentCore, and Quick to enable secure, governed data access for agentic AI across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.