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.
Nvidia CPU Strategy Shifts to Center Stage at GTC 2026 as Agentic AI Drives Demand
Nvidia is set to showcase its agentic-optimized CPU lineup at GTC 2026, as surging demand for AI infrastructure pushes central processors back into the spotlight. The company’s multiyear Meta deal and a broader industry supply crunch signal a major market shift.
RunPod AI Infrastructure: What the Reality Looks Like for Developers
RunPod AI infrastructure offers GPU cloud services on a pay-per-second model, targeting developers and small teams running machine learning workloads at lower cost than major cloud providers.
Model Context Protocol Remains Relevant for Enterprise AI Agents Despite CLI Trend
A technical analysis published March 14, 2026 argues that Model Context Protocol remains the right architectural choice for enterprise AI agent deployments, despite growing CLI advocacy online.
AI Token Pricing: How Context Became the Most Expensive Word in Enterprise AI
AI token pricing has made “context” the central billing unit in enterprise AI, with model output costs ranging from $2.50 to $180 per million tokens across major providers. The market prices capacity but not the quality of relational structure within those tokens.
LinkedIn Deploys LLM-Powered Ranking System to Personalize Feed for 1.3 Billion Users
LinkedIn has deployed a new LLM-powered Feed ranking system serving 1.3 billion professionals, replacing a fragmented multi-source architecture with unified retrieval and a sequential Generative Recommender model.
AI-Assisted mRNA Cancer Vaccine Shrinks Tumours in Dog, Raising Hopes for Human Oncology
A Sydney tech entrepreneur used ChatGPT and AI tools to design an mRNA cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie, whose tumours shrank by half. Researchers say the approach could inform future human cancer treatments.
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Saudi AI Adoption in Government Accelerates as Cabinet Designates 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence
Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has designated 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence, as SDAIA accelerates AI adoption across government entities to improve service delivery and institutional performance.
Anthropic Doubles Claude Usage Limits During Off-Peak Hours in Limited-Time Promotion
Anthropic is doubling Claude usage limits during off-peak hours from March 13 to March 27, 2026, for Free, Pro, Max, and Team plan users with no action required.
Ollama Cloud Upgrades to NVIDIA B300 Hardware for Kimi K2.5 and GLM-5 Models
Ollama cloud now runs on NVIDIA B300 data center hardware, boosting performance for Kimi K2.5 and GLM-5 models with faster throughput and fixed-price subscription tiers.
Board of Grievances Launches AI Systems Principles Document for Administrative Judiciary
The Board of Grievances has launched an AI systems principles document to govern artificial intelligence use across its courts, in line with Saudi Arabia’s Year of Artificial Intelligence designation for 2026.
NVIDIA Releases Nemotron 3 Super: A 120B Hybrid MoE Model for Agentic AI Workloads
NVIDIA released Nemotron 3 Super on March 11, 2026, a 120B-parameter hybrid MoE model with a 1 million-token context window designed for multi-agent AI applications. The fully open model scores 85.6% on PinchBench and delivers over 5x the throughput of its predecessor.
NVIDIA Brings AI Video Generation Tools to RTX GPUs at GDC 2026
NVIDIA introduced AI video generation tools at GDC 2026, enabling RTX GPU users to create and upscale video locally up to 2.5x faster using new NVFP4 and FP8 model formats.
Genspark AI Workspace 3.0 Launches with AI Employee Feature and $385M Series B Extension
Genspark launched AI Workspace 3.0 on March 12, 2026, introducing an AI employee called Genspark Claw and extending its Series B to $385 million after reaching a $200M annual run rate.
GlobalData Releases Voice Evolution White Paper at MWC 2026, Outlining AI Integration Roadmap for Telecom Operators
GlobalData released a white paper at MWC 2026 outlining a three-phase roadmap for integrating AI into voice networks. Principal Analyst Andy Hicks argues that a fully converged voice core is essential for operators managing multi-generational networks.
Google Maps Launches Ask Maps and Immersive Navigation Powered by Gemini
Google Maps launched Ask Maps and Immersive Navigation on March 12, 2026, integrating Gemini AI models to enable conversational search and a redesigned 3D driving experience.
Saudi Water Authority Launches AI Development Program to Train 10,000 Water Sector Professionals by 2030
The Saudi Water Authority launched an AI development program targeting 1,500 trainees in 2026 and 10,000 by 2030, as part of the Year of Artificial Intelligence initiative.
ByteDance Secures Access to Nvidia Blackwell Chips Through Malaysian Data Centers
ByteDance is deploying around 36,000 Nvidia B200 chips in Malaysia through cloud partner Aolani, in a deal potentially worth over $2.5 billion, as the TikTok parent expands its global AI operations.
Google Maps Update Adds AI Conversational Search and Redesigned 3D Navigation
Google Maps update introduces Ask Maps, a Gemini-powered conversational search tool, and Immersive Navigation, a redesigned 3D driving interface rolling out in the U.S. and India from March 12, 2026.
Institutional AI vs Individual AI: Why Productivity Gains Are Not Reaching Organizations
A16z partner George Sivulka argues that AI has made individuals ten times more productive but organizations have not captured equivalent value, and outlines seven pillars that define Institutional AI.
Developer Reverse-Engineers Claude Generative UI and Builds Open-Source Terminal Implementation
Developer Michael Livs reverse-engineered Anthropic’s Claude generative UI feature, documenting the tool-call architecture, DOM injection method, and internal design guidelines — then built an open-source terminal implementation.
Air Cargo Trade Supported $157 Billion in US Pre-Loading and Carried Over Two-Thirds of AI Goods in 2025
IATA’s March 2026 report shows air cargo enabled $157 billion in pre-tariff US imports in Q1 2025 and transported over two-thirds of global AI-related goods during the year.
Microsoft Copilot Agents Drive Workplace Transformation Across Enterprises
Microsoft detailed the expansion of Copilot agents within Microsoft 365 on March 9, 2026, outlining how enterprises are deploying AI agents to automate complex workflows and drive operational transformation.