generative AI

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 hosted an open forum in Riyadh to discuss the growing role of generative AI in creative content and artistic production.

SDAIA is launching a three-day intensive training program on August 10 to train Saudi creative professionals in generative AI technologies.

Meta has suspended its newly launched AI image generation tool just days after release, highlighting the regulatory and legal hurdles facing major tech firms.

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 has launched Canva AI 2.0, introducing conversational design tools and autonomous workflows to its 250 million active users.

A new Telus Digital report reveals that every major generative AI model can be coaxed into unsafe behavior, leaving enterprises underprepared.

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.

The Gemini Omni video model from Google DeepMind creates realistic video sequences from text descriptions while maintaining character consistency and logical narratives.

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 diversity and stylistic control. The new model features moodboards that blend multiple reference images into unified outputs.

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 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 a research preview, introducing conversational design and agentic workflows that transform how teams create visual content from concept to publication.

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 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 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.

Microsoft is merging its consumer and commercial Copilot teams under a single leadership structure. The move aims to create a unified product experience as the company works to boost adoption against rivals like ChatGPT and Gemini.

Mistral AI has launched Mistral Forge, a system that allows enterprises to train AI models on their own proprietary data, internal codebases, and operational records.

OpenAI released GPT-5.4 mini and GPT-5.4 nano on March 9, 2026, offering faster and cheaper alternatives to the full GPT-5.4 model. GPT-5.4 mini runs more than 2x faster than GPT-5 mini and costs $0.75 per 1M input tokens.

Fractal has launched LLM Studio, an enterprise platform for building and operating domain-specific language models using NVIDIA NeMo and NIM microservices. The platform was showcased at NVIDIA GTC 2026 in California.

AWS Transform is accelerating mainframe modernization using AI, but VP Asa Kalavade says COBOL experts remain essential for validating translated code and defining transformation scope.