Generative AI
Microsoft Unifies Consumer and Business Copilot Teams in Major Reorganization
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 Forge Lets Enterprises Train AI Models on Their Own Proprietary Data
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 Releases GPT-5.4 mini and nano: Faster Small Models for High-Volume Workloads
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 Launches LLM Studio, an Enterprise Platform for Domain-Specific AI Models
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 Mainframe Modernization Relies on AI and COBOL Experts, Executive Says
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.
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LinkedIn Deploys LLM-Powered Ranking System to Personalize Feed for 1.3 Billion Users
LinkedIn has deployed a new LLM-powered Feed ranking system serving 1.3 billion professionals, replacing a fragmented multi-source architecture with unified retrieval and a sequential Generative Recommender model.
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.
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.
GSMA Launches Open Telco AI Initiative to Address Operator-Specific Gaps at MWC26
The GSMA launched the Open Telco AI initiative at MWC26 Barcelona, targeting a generative AI deployment rate in network operations currently sitting at just 16 percent.
Saudi Arabia Records 312% Surge in Generative AI Skills as Vision 2030 Drives Workforce Shift
Coursera’s Job Skills Report 2026 shows Generative AI skills enrollment in Saudi Arabia surged 312% year-over-year, with Business Management and Product Management also seeing rapid growth.
AI Adoption UAE Enterprises Reaches 92% Strategic Priority
Dell Technologies research shows 92% of UAE enterprises view AI as strategic priority, with 88% reporting substantial ROI. However, skills gaps and security concerns remain critical barriers to full-scale implementation.
Dell Report: Skills Gap Remains Top Hurdle for Saudi AI Adoption
A new Dell report shows 96% of firms prioritize tech, yet Saudi AI adoption challenges like skills gaps and security risks persist. Read the full analysis.
BMC Helix to Showcase How Agentic AI is Transforming IT Service and Operations at Riyadh Roadshow
BMC Helix, a global leader in software solutions that help the world’s most forward-thinking IT organizations turn AI into action, will host its Customer and Partner Roadshow at the InterContinental Riyadh on October 29, 2025. The event will spotlight how BMC Helix’s latest AI-powered innovations—including Generative AI and Agentic AI—are transforming IT service and operations […]
Middle East Leads Global Push for Agentic and Generative AI Data and AI Sovereignty is Key for Success
New research from EDB shows UAE and KSA enterprises rank highest worldwide for sovereign AI adoption at 17%; positioning the region to unlock trust, compliance and 5x ROI. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 September 2025: EnterpriseDB (EDB), the leading sovereign AI and data company, today unveiled new research showing that enterprises in the Middle East […]
Coursera Launches Skill Tracks to Accelerate Workforce Growth
Role-based skill development powered by labor market insights, connecting skills, jobs, and real-world impact Abu Dhabi, September 10, 2025 — Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a leading global online learning platform, today announced the launch of Skill Tracks, a data-backed learning solution mapped to specific occupations that guides learners from foundational knowledge to expert proficiency through verified […]
GCG Enterprise Solutions Partners with Squirro to Bring AI-Driven Insights and Enterprise Search to the Region
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 16. July 2025 GCG Enterprise Solutions, a leading provider of digital transformation and intelligent automation solutions, has proudly announced its strategic partnership with Squirro, the Switzerland-based leader in Generative AI-powered enterprise search. The collaboration marks a significant step forward in empowering organizations across the region to unlock actionable insights from […]
Pangaea X reports improved hiring accuracy with launch of AI-based tool for data analysts
United Arab Emirates, Dubai– 1 July 2025: Data workforce platform Pangaea X has reported a 65 percent improvement in screening accuracy following internal trials of AuthenX, its AI-powered interview and verification platform purpose-built for assessing data analysts. Developed in-house and specifically refined for the data and analytics field, AuthenX addresses a persistent gap in hiring […]
Cisco Study: An Impressive 93% of Organizations in KSA Leverage AI in Strengthening Security Strategies, yet Cybersecurity Complexity and Skills Availability Remain a Challenge
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – May 26, 2025 — According to Cisco’s 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index, a total of 25% of organizations in Saudi Arabia have achieved the ‘Mature’ or ‘Progressive’ levels of readiness required to effectively withstand today’s cybersecurity threats. This represents an improvement from last year’s Index, however further efforts are required to address cybersecurity […]
Unveiling Our Innovative New TV Experience Featuring Enhanced Design, Responsive Recommendations and a New Way to Search
Chief Product Officer Eunice Kim and Chief Technology Officer Elizabeth Stone pulled back the curtain on Netflix’s new TV experience — a simpler, easier, and more intuitive design — to help our members easily find something great to watch. “The new Netflix TV experience is still the one you know and love — just better,” […]
Snapchat Launches Sponsored AI Lenses in UAE and KSA
Sponsored AI Lenses create hyper-stylized images, allowing Snapchatters to transform themselves in imaginative ways Dubai, UAE, 30 April 2025: Snapchat has launched Sponsored AI Lenses, a new ad format powered by Snap’s proprietary Generative AI technology designed to reimagine how brands connect with Snapchatters through immersive and shareable experiences. This new format enables advertisers to […]
Are you ahead of the curve? SAS launches GenAI benchmarking tool to help organizations unlock the technology’s full potential
Cary, NC (April 17, 2025) To help organizations responsibly unlock the full value of GenAI, data and AI leader SAS has created a benchmarking tool to assist leaders in understanding how to navigate GenAI adoption securely and successfully. Click this link to start your organization’s SAS GenAI Maturity Assessment. Tool identifies observers, explorers and leaders in […]
IBM z17: The First Mainframe Fully Engineered for the AI Age
New Innovations Unlock Capabilities for Enterprise-Scale AI, Including Large Language Models and Generative AI User Experience Reimagined via new Assistants and Agents Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 16, 2025 – IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the IBM z17, the next generation of the company’s iconic mainframe, fully engineered with AI capabilities across hardware, software, and systems operations. […]