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.
Google Cloud Launches Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services for Banking and Capital Markets
Google Cloud has launched Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services, offering specialized AI agents and 13 market data connectors for global banking.
MIS Signs Data Center Hosting Agreement with PIF-Owned HUMAIN
MIS signs a five-year data center hosting contract with PIF-owned HUMAIN valued at over 30% of its 2025 annual revenue.
ChatGPT Work Adds Website Login Feature for Paid Users on Web and Mobile
OpenAI rolled out a website login feature for ChatGPT Work across web and mobile for Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers to automate routine tasks.
Custom AI Chips Challenge Nvidia Merchant GPU Market Leadership
Tech giants including OpenAI, Google, and Amazon are developing custom AI chips, challenging Nvidia’s traditional dominance in the merchant GPU market.
Daily AI Roundup: New Local Models, Hardware Accelerators, and Web Standards
Today’s AI roundup highlights Perplexity’s on-device model, Cerebras CS-4 hardware, new agent connectors, and OpenAI’s WebMCP open web standard.
Ten Specialized Academies Present Tech Programs at LEAP26
Ten specialized academies participate in LEAP26 under the Future Skills pavilion to showcase training programs in artificial intelligence and technology.
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NVIDIA System Scores 100% on ARC-AGI-3 Benchmark
NVIDIA’s CUDA-optimized system achieves a perfect score on the ARC-AGI-3 benchmark, solving all 25 public games and 183 levels.
Anthropic Launches Claude Academy Offering Free AI Courses for Developers
Anthropic has launched Claude Academy, offering free artificial intelligence courses and open tutorials for beginners and advanced developers.
Security Alert Warns of Fake Gmail Badge Used in Phishing Campaign
A security alert warns that a fraudulent Gmail badge is being used in an unconfirmed phishing campaign referencing OpenAI branding.
OpenAI Reduces GPT-5.6 Sol API Pricing for Developers and Enterprises
OpenAI has reduced input and output token pricing for the GPT-5.6 Sol API, lowering operational costs for developers and enterprise software applications.
Anthropic Fable Demand Outpaces Compute Forecasts Prompting Infrastructure Expansion
Surging user adoption for Anthropic’s Fable outpaced computational capacity forecasts, requiring a staged release and major investments in server hardware.
NVIDIA Identifies Power Grid Capacity as Main Bottleneck for AI Infrastructure
NVIDIA reports that power constraints have replaced chip shortages as the main obstacle limiting the expansion of AI data center facilities worldwide.
OpenAI Unveils Custom Jalapeno AI Chip with Custom Inference Benchmarks
OpenAI has shared benchmark results for its custom Jalapeno ASIC chip, showing lower latency and improved power efficiency in AI inference workloads.
OpenAI Adds Custom Transparent Sticker Creation to ChatGPT for Messaging Apps
OpenAI has rolled out custom transparent sticker creation in ChatGPT, enabling users to export personalized packs directly to WhatsApp and iMessage.
Twin1 AI Secures $20 Million in Seed Funding Co-Led by Aramco Ventures
Twin1 AI has raised $20 million in a seed round co-led by Aramco Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Tribeca Venture Partners to scale enterprise AI twins.
Apple Introduces New Mac mini Featuring M6 and M5 Pro Processors
Apple has announced its updated Mac mini desktop featuring M6 and M5 Pro chips, offering faster AI performance and improved connectivity starting at SAR 4,299.
Apple Introduces M5 Ultra Chip and Updated Mac Studio Lineup
Apple introduced new Mac Studio desktops featuring the M5 Ultra processor and updated Mac Mini computers with the 2nm M6 chip for professional workflows.
Apple Introduces New Mac Studio Powered by M5 Max and M5 Ultra Chips
Apple introduced the new Mac Studio featuring M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, offering up to 512GB unified memory and Thunderbolt 5 clustering.
LG Opens First AI Home Experience Zone in Riyadh Featuring Connected Living Solutions
LG Electronics has opened its AI Home Experience Zone at the Riyadh Brand Shop, presenting connected living solutions and B2B building technologies.
Liferay to Present Enterprise AI Hub and Data Platform at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
Liferay will showcase its AI Hub and Data Platform at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, focusing on low-code agent management and data governance for Saudi enterprises.
ARIS Showcases Process Context Platform for Enterprise AI at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
ARIS presents its process context platform at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, showing enterprises how to scale intelligent agents using governed operational data.
AliExpress Launches Back to School Campaign as Saudi Arabia Adopts AI Curricula
AliExpress launched its Back-to-School campaign running August 17-26, 2026, offering AI laptops, translation pens, and voice recorders for Saudi students.