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 Tests Market Research Agent Powered by Its Agentic Computer System
Perplexity is testing a dedicated Market Research section powered by its agentic Computer system, offering structured workflows and premium data from CB Insights, PitchBook, and Statista.
Tencent ClawBot Connects WeChat With OpenClaw AI Agent
Tencent has launched ClawBot, integrating WeChat with the OpenClaw AI agent. The move comes as the company reported CNY 751.8 billion in full-year 2025 revenue.
Elon Musk Announces Terafab Project: A $20 Billion Chip Manufacturing Facility in Austin
Elon Musk announced the Terafab project, a $20 billion chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, as a joint venture between Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. The facility aims to produce a terawatt of computing power per year.
ZTE Optical Network Solutions Win All Awards at 2026 Lightwave Innovation Reviews
ZTE earned awards for all its submissions at the 2026 Lightwave Innovation Reviews, covering AI diagnostics, 50G PON access, and a world-first 1.6 Tbps live-network transmission.
Anthropic Adds Claude Computer Use Feature for Pro and Max Subscribers on macOS
Anthropic has launched a research preview of Claude computer use for Pro and Max subscribers on macOS, enabling the AI assistant to control a computer and complete tasks autonomously.
Bank Muscat Launches Oman’s First Banking Command Center with Dynatrace, Cuts Incident Detection Time by 80%
Bank Muscat deployed the Dynatrace platform to launch Oman’s first banking Command Center, cutting incident detection time by over 80% and consolidating 20+ monitoring tools into one platform.
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Anghami Partners with Cyanite to Tag 2.5 Million Songs Using AI Metadata
Anghami has partnered with Cyanite to enrich 2.5 million songs with AI-generated metadata, improving music discovery and personalization across its MENA catalog of over 100 million tracks.
Rubrik Data Protection for Google Workspace Targets Enterprise Cyber Resilience
Rubrik Data Protection for Google Workspace launched March 23, 2026, offering immutable backups and rapid recovery for over 11 million enterprise users of Gmail and Google Drive.
Google AI Studio Launches Full-Stack Coding Agent with Firebase Integration
Google has upgraded Google AI Studio with the Antigravity coding agent and Firebase integration, enabling developers to build production-ready web apps from simple prompts.
SKT and Ericsson Partner on 6G Research Through 2031, While SoftBank Cuts Antenna Power Use
SK Telecom and Ericsson signed a joint 6G and 5G research agreement running through 2031. Separately, SoftBank and AGC reported antenna simplification that cuts base station power use by up to one-eighth.
OpenAI to Acquire Astral, Integrating Python Developer Tools Into Codex Ecosystem
OpenAI announced plans to acquire Astral, the company behind popular Python tools uv, Ruff, and ty, to accelerate development of its Codex platform. The deal is pending regulatory approval.
OpenAI Plans Desktop Superapp to Merge ChatGPT, Codex, and Atlas Browser
OpenAI plans to merge ChatGPT, Codex, and the Atlas browser into a single desktop superapp, citing fragmentation and competitive pressure from Anthropic.
How OpenAI Codex Works: Agent Loop, Memory Management, and Multi-Surface Architecture
OpenAI Codex uses a three-layer architecture — an agent loop, layered prompt management, and a multi-surface App Server — to deliver a cloud-based coding agent across terminals, browsers, and IDEs.
Ookla Proposes New Framework to Evaluate AI-Powered Voice Calls at MWC 2026
Ookla presented a new AI voice evaluation framework at MWC 2026, adding three dimensions to assess AI-powered voice calls. A Philippines field study found VoLTE connection rates at only 31%.
MARSS Signs $190M MoU with Nigerian Ministry of Defence for AI-Powered C4I Programme
MARSS has signed a $190 million MoU with Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence to deliver an AI-powered C4I national defence programme. The deal, signed in London on 19 March 2026, is among the largest defence programmes ever commissioned in Africa.
Perplexity Launches Comet Browser iOS with Voice Mode and Deep Research
Perplexity has launched Comet Browser for iOS, bringing AI-powered voice search, Deep Research, and cross-device continuity to iPhone users via the App Store.
Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Pro: A 1-Trillion Parameter Model Challenging Western AI Leaders on Cost and Performance
Xiaomi released MiMo-V2-Pro, a 1-trillion parameter AI model, on March 18, 2026, ranking 10th globally on Artificial Analysis’s Intelligence Index at roughly one-seventh the cost of comparable Western models.
MiniMax M2.7 Model Launches on Agent Platform and API with Self-Improvement Capabilities
MiniMax has released its M2.7 model via the MiniMax Agent and API Platform, featuring reinforcement learning-based self-improvement and a 97% skill adherence rate across 40+ complex tasks.
Innodisk NVIDIA GTC 2026: Edge AI Solutions for Healthcare and Smart Mobility
Innodisk showcased full-stack edge AI solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2026, targeting smart healthcare and smart mobility with NVIDIA Blackwell and Jetson AGX Orin platforms.
Microsoft Unifies Consumer and Business Copilot Teams in Major Reorganization
Microsoft is merging its consumer and commercial Copilot teams under a single leadership structure. The move aims to create a unified product experience as the company works to boost adoption against rivals like ChatGPT and Gemini.
Mistral Forge Lets Enterprises Train AI Models on Their Own Proprietary Data
Mistral AI has launched Mistral Forge, a system that allows enterprises to train AI models on their own proprietary data, internal codebases, and operational records.
LEAP 2026 Scheduled for August 31 to September 3 at Riyadh Exhibition Centre
LEAP 2026 is confirmed for August 31 to September 3 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre. The fifth edition builds on 200,000+ attendees recorded at LEAP 2025.