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.

Skyscanner Launches New AI-Powered Travel Tools for Summer Planning
Skyscanner has introduced several experimental AI-powered features, including a road trip planner and expanded accommodation listings, to simplify summer travel planning.

Cisco Study Reveals 86% of Saudi Organizations Face Network Capacity Limits Within Two Years Due to AI
A Cisco study shows that 86% of Saudi organizations expect to hit network capacity limits within 24 months due to rapid AI adoption.

1001 Secures $30 Million Series A Funding Led by Lux Capital
GCC-based technology company 1001 has raised $30 million in Series A funding led by Lux Capital to expand its sovereign AI systems.

Checkout.com Partners with Agoda to Power Global Travel Transactions
Checkout.com has partnered with Agoda to support digital payment processing across more than six million properties globally.

Malware Attacks on SMBs Disguised as AI Services Surge Fivefold in 2026
A new Kaspersky report reveals that malware attacks targeting small businesses under the guise of AI tools increased fivefold in early 2026.

HONOR Magic V6 Wins Best Smartphone and Disruptive Innovation Awards at MWC Shanghai 2026
The HONOR Magic V6 made history at MWC Shanghai 2026 by winning both the Best Smartphone in Asia and Disruptive Device Innovation awards.

US Restricts Access to Anthropic Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Models
The US government has restricted access to Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, marking a shift toward direct model access regulation.

HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max Launched as the Thinnest 13-Inch Tablet
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max has officially launched in Saudi Arabia, featuring an ultra-thin 4.7 mm design and a 13.2-inch PaperMatte display.

Saudi Makes Future Delegation Attracts Over 250 Global Companies to Riyadh Edition
The Saudi Makes Future delegation concluded its participation in Italy, attracting over 250 global companies to the upcoming Riyadh edition in December.

AI-Assisted Attack Exposes Millions of Hotel Records
A security investigation has revealed how a Russian hacker used AI tools to breach multiple hotel booking platforms, exposing millions of guest records.
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TikTok Launches Symphony Agent AI Creative Solution at Cannes Lions 2026
TikTok has introduced Symphony Agent, an agentic AI solution designed to help brands scale creative campaigns using cultural intelligence.

GSMA Partners with Pleias to Launch Telco Common Corpus for AI Training
The GSMA has partnered with Pleias to launch an open-source dataset of over 10 billion tokens to improve telecom AI models.

Globe and China Mobile Showcase AI Growth at MWC Shanghai 2026
Globe Telecom and China Mobile presented their latest AI strategies and consumer applications at MWC Shanghai 2026.

GSMA Director General Highlights Robotics and Drones at MWC Shanghai 2026
GSMA Director General Vivek Badrinath outlined robotics, drones, and connected vehicles as key growth drivers at MWC Shanghai 2026.

Nissan Advances Customer-Focused Mobility Technologies
Nissan is expanding its connected vehicle technologies, including NissanConnect and ProPILOT, to enhance everyday driving safety and convenience.

HONOR Magic V6 Foldable Smartphone Pre-Orders Open in Saudi Arabia
HONOR has opened pre-orders for its latest foldable smartphone, featuring a 6,660mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.

US Government Clears Anthropic to Redeploy Claude Mythos 5 to Critical Infrastructure
Washington has authorized a limited return of Anthropic’s most powerful cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos 5, for critical infrastructure defenders.

ITU Recognizes Saudi Arabia as Strategic Partner in Shaping Global Digital Future
The ITU has recognized Saudi Arabia as a key strategic partner in shaping a sustainable global digital future, highlighting its regulatory and infrastructure achievements.

Huawei Introduces GigaUplink and AI-Optical Solutions at MWC Shanghai 2026
Huawei launched its new GigaUplink solution and 10 AI-Optical Network products at MWC Shanghai 2026 to meet the connectivity demands of the AI era.

GPT-5.6 Sol Launched in Limited Preview with Advanced Reasoning Capabilities
GPT-5.6 Sol has launched in a limited preview, introducing advanced reasoning, coding, and cybersecurity capabilities alongside Terra and Luna models.

US Government Restricts OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Launch Under Strict Federal Oversight
The US government has intervened to restrict OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 launch, forcing a limited partner preview under strict federal oversight.

Memory Costs Drive 17% Decline in AI IoT Module Shipments
AI-embedded IoT module shipments fell 17% in Q1 2026 due to rising memory costs, ending a period of steady growth.
