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Kaspersky Survey Highlights Growing Consumer Use of AI for Personal Matters in Saudi Arabia
A Kaspersky survey reveals that 79% of Saudi consumers use AI tools regularly, prompting warnings over private data security and system accuracy.
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Higgsfield Unifies Over 50 Generative Models Under Single Endpoint
Higgsfield launched an API aggregating 50+ generative image and video models into one endpoint with usage-based pricing for software developers.
IDC Study Shows AI Data Growth Reshapes Storage Economics
A global IDC survey shows that 94.7% of organizations are expanding data storage due to AI, altering long-term infrastructure investment strategies.
OpenAI Releases ChatGPT Images 2.5 Alongside Flare and Sunburst API Models
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Images 2.5 across consumer and workplace tools while launching the Flare and Sunburst models for developers via its API.
SDAIA Forum Examines Impact of Generative AI on Creative Production
SDAIA hosted an open forum in Riyadh to discuss the growing role of generative AI in creative content and artistic production.
SDAIA to Launch AI Creativity Bootcamp for National Talent
SDAIA is launching a three-day intensive training program on August 10 to train Saudi creative professionals in generative AI technologies.
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Meta Halts AI Image Generation Tool After Brief Launch
Meta has suspended its newly launched AI image generation tool just days after release, highlighting the regulatory and legal hurdles facing major tech firms.
Skills-Based Hiring Becomes Saudi Recruitment Standard
A new Coursera report reveals that 99% of Saudi employers are adopting skills-based hiring, with a strong preference for candidates holding generative AI credentials.
Canva Launches Canva AI 2.0 with Conversational Design and Autonomous Workflows
Canva has launched Canva AI 2.0, introducing conversational design tools and autonomous workflows to its 250 million active users.
Telus Digital Report Exposes Significant Security Vulnerabilities Across Generative AI Models
A new Telus Digital report reveals that every major generative AI model can be coaxed into unsafe behavior, leaving enterprises underprepared.
Abacus AI Launches Agent Swarms for Multi-Agent Orchestration Across Major Models
Abacus AI has launched Agent Swarms, a multi-agent orchestration system that coordinates specialized sub-agents across GPT 5.5, Claude Opus 4.7, and Gemini 3.5.
Google DeepMind Launches Gemini Omni Video Generation Model
The Gemini Omni video model from Google DeepMind creates realistic video sequences from text descriptions while maintaining character consistency and logical narratives.
Rockwell Automation Report Shows Middle East Leading Digital Manufacturing Shift
Rockwell Automation’s annual smart manufacturing Middle East report reveals the region leads global digital transformation with 98 percent of manufacturers adopting artificial intelligence and allocating 30 percent of operating budgets to industrial technology.
Krea Launches K2, an Image Model Built for Aesthetic Control and Style Transfer
Krea launches K2, an image model built for aesthetic diversity and stylistic control. The new model features moodboards that blend multiple reference images into unified outputs.
Mistral AI Launches Work Mode for Le Chat Platform
Mistral AI Work mode launches for Le Chat, upgrading the platform to function as a multi-step execution agent powered by Mistral Medium 3.5.
Anthropic Overtakes OpenAI in AI Market Competition
Anthropic overtakes OpenAI in market competition, signaling a shift in the generative AI landscape. The company has gained ground through focused safety protocols and user adoption.
Canva AI 2.0 Launches as Research Preview, Transforms Design Creation Process
Canva AI 2.0 launches as a research preview, introducing conversational design and agentic workflows that transform how teams create visual content from concept to publication.
Meta Is Building an AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg for Internal Staff Use
Meta is developing an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg, trained on his voice and mannerisms, so the company’s 79,000 employees can interact with a digital version of their CEO.
Almosafer Becomes First Saudi App on ChatGPT Platform, Offering AI-Powered Travel Planning
Almosafer has launched on the ChatGPT platform, becoming the first Saudi app to offer travel services through OpenAI’s AI interface. Users can now search over 1.5 million hotels via natural conversation in Arabic and English.
SDAIA Issues Vibe Coding Guide to Support AI Adoption Across Saudi Sectors
SDAIA has issued a specialized guide on Vibe Coding, offering a systematic framework for integrating generative AI tools into software development across Saudi government and private sector organizations.