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.
Apple Smart Home Display Delayed to September as Siri AI Struggles Continue
Apple has delayed the launch of its J490 smart home display to September 2026, as the company’s revamped Siri AI assistant continues to face development setbacks.
AuditBoard Rebrand Optro: GRC Platform Adopts New Identity as AI Reshapes Risk Management
AuditBoard formally rebranded as Optro on March 10, 2026, signaling a strategic shift toward agentic AI-powered risk management. The announcement came during the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Great Audit Minds conference in Las Vegas.
WVU Health System Selects hellocare.ai to Deploy AI-Powered Smart Hospital Rooms Across 25 Facilities
WVU Health System has selected hellocare.ai to deploy AI-powered smart hospital rooms across all 25 of its hospitals, covering more than 3,000 beds in four states.
AMD and TCS Expand Collaboration to Build Rack-Scale AI Infrastructure in India
AMD and TCS are expanding their collaboration to deploy rack-scale AI infrastructure in India using the AMD Helios platform, targeting 200 MW of data center capacity.
SDAIA Academy Launches Applied Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp for Technical Professionals in Riyadh
SDAIA Academy has launched the Applied Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp in Riyadh, running from March 29 to May 21, 2026, targeting technical professionals with registration closing March 12.
Google Workspace CLI Launches with 100+ Skills for AI Agent Automation
Google has released a Rust-built command line interface for Workspace that crossed 10,000 GitHub stars in its first week. The tool offers over 100 downloadable skills for AI agent automation across Gmail, Drive, Slides, and more.
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LG Electronics Displays HVAC Portfolio at AHR Expo 2026, Covering Residential to Data Center Cooling
LG Electronics presented an expanded HVAC lineup at AHR Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, covering residential systems, commercial rooftop units, and industrial data center cooling solutions.
Fortinet Report: AI-Driven Cyber Fraud Surges 1,300% as Saudi Arabia Tops MEA Cybersecurity Rankings
Fortinet’s 2026 report documents a 1,300% global rise in AI-driven cyber fraud and places Saudi Arabia among the top cybersecurity performers in the Middle East and Africa.
Meta and AMD Strike $100 Billion GPU Deal to Challenge Nvidia’s Dominance
Meta Platforms and AMD have agreed to a GPU deployment deal worth more than $100 billion over five years, with Meta potentially receiving a 10 percent stake in the chipmaker.
Grok Chatbot Controversy Deepens as X Launches Internal Investigation in the UK
X launched an internal investigation into its Grok chatbot after reports of harmful religious attacks and false claims about football disasters. UK regulators ICO and Ofcom are also conducting separate probes.
Japan Sets $252.4 Billion Chip Sales Target by 2040 in Push for AI Dominance
Japan has set a JPY40 trillion ($252.4 billion) chip sales target by 2040, eight times higher than 2020 levels, as part of a government strategy to lead in AI-driven semiconductor production.
US Drafts New AI Rules After Pentagon Cancels $200M Anthropic Contract
The US General Services Administration drafted new guidelines requiring AI suppliers to grant the government an irreversible licence for all lawful uses, following the Pentagon’s cancellation of a $200 million Anthropic contract.
AI Trust Insurers Must Build Before Realizing Full Potential, SAS-IDC Report Finds
A new IDC report commissioned by SAS finds that only 7% of insurers consider themselves transformative in AI, with governance gaps and data immaturity slowing sector-wide adoption.
ZTE, Intel, Red Hat, StarHub, and Whale Cloud Discuss Autonomous Networks and AI at MWC Barcelona 2026
ZTE hosted a panel at MWC Barcelona 2026 with Intel, Red Hat, StarHub, and Whale Cloud to discuss the convergence of AI, AIOps, and cloud in building autonomous networks.
ZTE and DroidUp Unveil Embodied Intelligent Robot for Crowded Public Spaces at MWC 2026
ZTE and DroidUp debuted an embodied intelligent robot at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, capable of sustained operation in open, crowded public environments using edge computing and AI.
HONOR Robot Phone Wins Best in Show at MWC 2026 as CEO Presents Augmented Human Intelligence Vision
HONOR CEO James Li presented the Augmented Human Intelligence vision at MWC 2026, with the HONOR Robot Phone earning Best in Show recognition from multiple global institutes.
Huawei Public Services Solution and AI-Powered Demonstration Site Launched at MWC Barcelona 2026
Huawei launched its Global Public Services Solution and an AI-powered demonstration site in Shenzhen’s Longgang district at MWC Barcelona 2026, alongside a new Global Public Service Ecosystem Alliance.
Huawei Launches Next-Generation Optical Access Network Solution at MWC 2026
Huawei unveiled its Next Generation Fixed Access Network solution at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, combining AI and all-optical technologies to enhance smart home connectivity for global ISPs.
Women in Saudi Arabia Outpace Men in Generative AI Course Completion by 10%
Women in Saudi Arabia complete generative AI courses at a rate 10% higher than men, according to a new Coursera report. Enrollment gaps remain, but completion data signals strong female commitment to AI skills.
OpenAI Chair Bret Taylor Says AI Enterprise Deployment Is Still in Early Stages Despite Trillion-Dollar Potential
OpenAI chair Bret Taylor and Singtel Singapore CEO Ng Tian Chong discussed the early state of AI enterprise deployment at MWC26 Barcelona, citing trillions in untapped economic value.
NGMN Warns of AI Network Impact on Mobile Operators as Uplink Demands Rise
The NGMN Alliance has flagged growing concerns about AI’s strain on mobile networks, warning of uplink capacity challenges and 6G fragmentation risks heading into 2026.
Huawei Hosts Fourth Digital Economy Development Forum at MWC Barcelona 2026
Huawei hosted the fourth Digital Economy Development Forum at MWC Barcelona 2026, gathering nearly 100 experts to discuss AI’s role in reshaping the global digital economy.