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Latest news and developments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, and large language models transforming industries across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
Ericsson and Future Technologies Venture Expand Collaboration to Accelerate Private 5G Adoption in North America
Ericsson and Future Technologies Venture have expanded their collaboration to accelerate private 5G adoption across North American manufacturing, logistics, energy, and transport sectors.
Meta Acquires Moltbook, an AI Agent Social Network, to Expand Superintelligence Labs
Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire Moltbook, an experimental social network for AI agents, with the team set to join Meta’s Superintelligence Labs.
Nvidia Backs Thinking Machines Lab with Investment and 1-Gigawatt Compute Deal
Nvidia and Thinking Machines Lab have struck a multiyear deal to deploy at least 1 gigawatt of Vera Rubin compute power, alongside a direct investment in the Mira Murati-led AI startup.
China Restricts OpenClaw AI Platform Use Across Government Agencies and State Banks
China has moved to restrict OpenClaw AI platform use across government agencies and state banks, citing data security risks. Tencent and JD.com continue to promote adoption in the private sector.
Anthropic Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over National Security Blacklisting
Anthropic filed a lawsuit on March 9, 2026, challenging the Trump administration’s decision to designate the AI company as a national security supply-chain risk. The move follows the cancellation of a $200 million Pentagon contract.
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Saudi Arabia AI Sector Reaches $9.1 Billion in Funding as Cabinet Designates 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence
Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet designated 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence as the Kingdom ranked 14th globally in the 2025 AI Index and AI companies secured $9.1 billion in funding.
Cequence Security Named Co-Chair of TM Forum’s Agentic Interaction Security Initiative
Cequence Security has been named co-chair of TM Forum’s Agentic Interaction Security Blueprint, taking on a leadership role in defining global standards for secure agentic AI in telecommunications.
ZTE Unveils Telco Service Agent at MWC Barcelona 2026, Targeting AI-Driven 5G Personalization
ZTE unveiled its AI-native Telco Service Agent at MWC Barcelona 2026, enabling natural language control of personalized 5G experiences and a shift toward on-demand “Experience as a Service” for operators.
Samsung Seeks AI Partnerships to Close Gap with Apple in Smartphone Market
Samsung Electronics is seeking new AI developer partnerships to strengthen its Galaxy lineup against Apple, as global smartphone shipments face a forecast 12 percent decline in 2026.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.