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3 Sept 202622 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Humain Launches Advanced Arabic Model at LEAP 2026 Conference

Humain, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, announced the launch of the “humain-m3” model during the LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh. This advanced Arabic language model was developed by the Chinese company MiniMax and aims to enhance the use of Arabic in AI technologies. This initiative is part of Humain's efforts to support the establishment of a comprehensive Arabic AI ecosystem, with the new model designed to improve the performance of smart applications in Arabic. This move represents Humain's strategy to strengthen the presence of the Arabic language in the AI field.

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3 Sept 202622 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Google says its AI weather model is getting better

Google has announced the launch of its WeatherNext 3 AI model, which is designed to be more accurate in predicting rain and snowfall. The new model can produce forecasts with unprecedented accuracy, offering a global picture that is five times sharper than its predecessor. WeatherNext 3 leverages real-time weather observations, allowing it to go beyond the data that most global AI models rely on. Samier Merchant, a research engineer at Google, states that this development marks a significant step toward improving weather prediction accuracy.

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3 Sept 202622 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Google’s latest AI weather model gives you no excuse to forget your umbrella

Google has announced the launch of WeatherNext 3, the latest development in meteorology based on deep learning techniques. This new technology will be integrated into the weather information users see across search, Google Maps, and Gemini. WeatherNext 3 is part of a significant shift in how climate data is processed, utilizing deep learning to enhance the accuracy of weather forecasts. This innovation reflects Google's ongoing efforts to leverage AI to improve user experiences in accessing reliable and precise information.

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IFS advances industrial AI adoption in Saudi Arabia

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MBZUAI’s IFM releases world’s largest fully open AI model

3 Sept 202622 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

3 Sept 202622 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

MBZUAI’s IFM releases world’s largest fully open AI model

The Institute of Foundation Models at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence has launched K2 Horizon, a suite of six fully open foundation models ranging from 0.9 billion to 375 billion parameters. This suite offers complete transparency by publishing model weights, source code, training data, and methodologies. K2 Horizon features architectural innovations such as diffusion distillation, which boosts output speeds by approximately three times. The models are available immediately via Hugging Face and major inference providers, reinforcing the UAE's strategy of developing sovereign AI systems.

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Octave advances industrial intelligence through connected data

3 Sept 202622 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

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3 Sept 202622 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Octave advances industrial intelligence through connected data

Allam Al Beainy, Director of Sales for the Middle East and Africa, discussed Octave's evolution from Hexagon's Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division. Many industrial organizations face challenges due to fragmented data across multiple systems, hindering digital transformation. Octave's strategy, "Unleashing Intelligence at Scale," aims to integrate this data to support faster, more informed decision-making.

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Nvidia to buy Hugging Face for nearly $13 billion in major open AI push

3 Sept 202622 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

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3 Sept 202622 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Nvidia to buy Hugging Face for nearly $13 billion in major open AI push

Nvidia announced its acquisition of the popular developer platform Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, reflecting its belief that support for open AI models will drive future demand. As a major player in the AI space in the US, Nvidia already boasts the widely used Nemotron model and strong backing for the technology. Acquiring Hugging Face will provide direct access to a platform where developers collaborate, test, and share tools.

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Honor Unveils Its New "Robot Phone" at LEAP 2026 Conference

3 Sept 202622 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

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3 Sept 202622 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Honor Unveils Its New "Robot Phone" at LEAP 2026 Conference

Honor has unveiled its new "Robot Phone," touted as the world's first of its kind, during the LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh. This phone is part of Honor's strategy to expand its business from smartphones to a comprehensive range of AI-supported devices. Through this phone, Honor aims to provide a unique user experience, merging smartphones with cutting-edge AI technologies. The company also showcased its future vision, which includes developing new products that align with market needs.

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Daybreak for Frontline Defenders: $1B to protect essential services

3 Sept 202622 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

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3 Sept 202622 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Daybreak for Frontline Defenders: $1B to protect essential services

OpenAI has announced the launch of the Daybreak program, aimed at supporting frontline defenders with a $1 billion investment. The initiative will provide access to advanced AI technologies, training, and support for essential services. This program comes at a time when there is an increasing demand for AI tools in human rights fields, as defenders seek to enhance their capabilities in facing growing challenges. Daybreak will offer valuable resources to organizations operating in difficult environments.

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Nvidia RTX Spark ‘Superchip’: The First AI PCs Are Here

3 Sept 202622 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

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3 Sept 202622 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Nvidia RTX Spark ‘Superchip’: The First AI PCs Are Here

At IFA 2026, Nvidia and its partners unveiled the first laptops and mini PCs powered by the RTX Spark processor, designed to run AI models directly on users' devices. These devices are capable of processing data efficiently, allowing users to run AI applications without relying on cloud services. This development marks a significant advancement in local computing, as Nvidia aims to broaden the adoption of its technologies in the market.