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9 Sept 202628 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Samsung taps Mistral AI models for semiconductor manufacturing

Samsung has announced its partnership with Mistral AI during a bilateral summit in Paris, integrating Mistral's models into its manufacturing operations. This collaboration aims to create customized models for smart factory infrastructure, enhancing production efficiency. The deployment relies on installing AI models within Samsung's facilities, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive technical data. This architecture avoids external cloud exposure, maintaining control over operational assets.

Governance

9 Sept 202628 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

US firm used AI to hijack WeChat account, spurring call for cyber cooperation with China

US cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated how artificial intelligence could facilitate the hijacking of WeChat accounts through unanswered voice calls. The US security firm Calif reported on Tuesday that its AI system identified a critical flaw in Tencent Holdings' popular messaging and payments app in July. In just over a week, researchers developed a new tool called WeWorm, which exploits this vulnerability. This discovery highlights the escalating risks posed by AI in cybersecurity, necessitating a swift response from both companies and governments.

Business

9 Sept 202628 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

OpenAI Deepens Collaboration with Samsung on AI Chip Development

OpenAI is expanding its collaboration with Samsung Electronics in semiconductor development, focusing on custom AI chips. Harrison Kim, General Manager of OpenAI Korea, noted significant progress in their partnership, although further details on chip design remain undisclosed. OpenAI aims to enhance its capabilities across the AI technology spectrum, from models and software to chips. The partnership also involves collaboration with Samsung SDS to develop AI data centers, highlighting a comprehensive approach to AI infrastructure.

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[AINews] OpenAI reports Navier-Stokes singularity find in 88 hours using Astra-next, roughly 10,000 agents and 130B tokens (>$40M), a contender for second ever Millennium Prize awarded

What impact do you think AI will have on future scientific research?

Arab AI Scene

Adobe to Offer Free Access to AI Tools in Saudi Arabia in US$4 Bil Deal

9 Sept 202628 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

9 Sept 202628 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Adobe to Offer Free Access to AI Tools in Saudi Arabia in US$4 Bil Deal

Adobe has announced a $4 billion agreement to provide free access to AI tools in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration aims to enhance digital innovation in the kingdom and support startups. The initiative will empower entrepreneurs to utilize AI technologies to improve their operations and increase efficiency. This move aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which seeks to boost the digital economy and develop skills in technology. The initiative is expected to stimulate economic growth and create new job opportunities in the Saudi market.

Agents

What OpenAI’s latest controversy tells us about the future of math

9 Sept 202628 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Agents

9 Sept 202628 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

What OpenAI’s latest controversy tells us about the future of math

OpenAI announced today that its models have solved one of the Millennium Prize Problems, specifically the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem. However, this achievement has been overshadowed by accusations that OpenAI did not credit NYU mathematician Tristan Buckmaster and Anthropic employee Levent Alpöge for their AI-assisted contributions. OpenAI has denied these allegations, leaving uncertainty about whether their models utilized the prior research.

Arab AI Scene

SDAIA Conducts AI Professional Badge Tests to Certify Specialized Competencies in Saudi Arabia

8 Sept 202627 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

8 Sept 202627 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

SDAIA Conducts AI Professional Badge Tests to Certify Specialized Competencies in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) continues to evaluate applicants for AI Professional Badges in the Kingdom. Launched in early 2026 during the International Conference on Data and AI Capacity Building, the badges aim to establish a national framework for evaluating specialized competencies in the field. More than 150 applicants from government and private entities, universities, research centers, and technology companies participated in the tests. These evaluations were developed according to a three-level standardized framework aligned with leading international models, reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a global center for data and artificial intelligence.

Models

OpenAI Achieves Historic Milestone in Solving Navier-Stokes Equations

8 Sept 202627 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Models

8 Sept 202627 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

OpenAI Achieves Historic Milestone in Solving Navier-Stokes Equations

OpenAI has announced a historic achievement in mathematics by solving the Navier-Stokes equations, which have remained unsolved for nearly 90 years. The Navier-Stokes equations are complex mathematical problems related to fluid motion, and OpenAI's announcement has sparked debate among researchers regarding the accuracy of the solution and the circumstances surrounding its discovery. This achievement could open new avenues in various fields such as aerodynamics and physics, but it necessitates further scrutiny and validation of the results.

Agents

What is Meta's Muse AI agent?

8 Sept 202627 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Agents

8 Sept 202627 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

What is Meta's Muse AI agent?

Meta, the owner of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, has announced a new AI tool called Muse, described as a personal AI agent for everyone. Joel Kaplan, Meta's chief global affairs officer, stated that Muse is safe, secure, and allows users to control what it can access, addressing criticisms of previous offerings. Muse works with users' existing apps to suggest ideas for speeding up various tasks. Users can set goals and tasks, with Muse creating action plans and tracking progress, effectively alleviating users' workloads. Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's founder, emphasized that Muse understands users' goals and operates 24/7 to help achieve them.

Business

Cognition hits $48B valuation, signaling investors believe AI coding is far from a winner-take-all market

8 Sept 202627 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

8 Sept 202627 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Cognition hits $48B valuation, signaling investors believe AI coding is far from a winner-take-all market

Cognition's valuation has surpassed that of Cursor prior to its acquisition by SpaceX, highlighting the current market strength. This development serves as evidence of the rapid growth in the AI sector, as companies aim for higher valuations to attract investments. Such trends could influence corporate strategies in the region, prompting firms to enhance innovation and increase investments in AI technologies.