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13 Jul 202628 Muharram 1448 AH

Native AI Agents Arrive: The AI Phone Market Enters Its Second Half With Nubia and ByteDance Leading the Charge

The first native AI agent smartphone will debut at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, produced by ZTE's Nubia in collaboration with ByteDance. This phone integrates intelligence at the system level, enabling autonomous cross-app task execution and proactive service delivery. Unlike current AI phones that merely stack features, this new device focuses on understanding user intent proactively rather than waiting for commands. It meets four standards: understanding speech, executing real tasks, remembering context, and ensuring security.

Business

13 Jul 202628 Muharram 1448 AH

Has Tencent AI Finally Turned the Corner? Inside Hunyuan Hy3, the Model That Got Tencent Back in the Race

Tencent launched the Hunyuan Hy3 model after two years of being seen as a laggard in China's foundation model race. Within just three days of free access, the model rose to eighth place on OpenRouter's most popular model list, triggering a 50% increase in demand for its WorkBuddy product. Tencent's stock also rose by 4.82% on launch day.

Arab AI Scene

13 Jul 202628 Muharram 1448 AH

Saudi Ministry launches AI national economic data tool

The Ministry of Economy and Planning in Saudi Arabia has launched a beta version of INSAIGHTS, an AI tool integrated into the Data Saudi platform, enabling users to convert plain-language questions into instant analyses based on over 7,500 economic and social indicators. The tool is designed for decision-makers, researchers, analysts, and the general public, supporting Saudi Vision 2030's goal of enhancing transparency in the national economy. The ministry plans to expand the tool's capabilities in the coming months.

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$China’s optical chip breakthrough boosts AI speed 100-fold using fraction of compute power$

Infrastructure

China’s optical chip breakthrough boosts AI speed 100-fold using fraction of compute power

13 Jul 202628 Muharram 1448 AH

$China’s optical chip breakthrough boosts AI speed 100-fold using fraction of compute power$

Infrastructure

13 Jul 202628 Muharram 1448 AH

China’s optical chip breakthrough boosts AI speed 100-fold using fraction of compute power

Chinese researchers have developed a new all-optical interconnect system that links standard electronic chips, enhancing AI inference speeds by over 100 times. This system utilizes only one-ninth of the typical computational resources, marking a significant achievement in the field. This development comes amid rising demand for computational power as AI models permeate various applications. Instead of relying on more GPUs and building larger data centers, this innovative system offers a more efficient energy solution, achieving higher performance with less resource consumption.

Arab AI Scene

US opens licence free AI chips for UAE

13 Jul 202628 Muharram 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

13 Jul 202628 Muharram 1448 AH

US opens licence free AI chips for UAE

The UAE has announced the opening of license-free AI chips, facilitating global companies' entry into the market. Additionally, the UAE AI Award is shifting its focus towards agentic AI, reflecting a trend towards innovation in this field. In another development, the AI investment corridor between Saudi Arabia and Jordan has been expanded, enhancing regional cooperation and demonstrating both countries' commitment to advancing AI technologies.

Models

Apple’s failed self-driving car program left a legacy of powerful AI chips

12 Jul 202627 Muharram 1448 AH

Models

12 Jul 202627 Muharram 1448 AH

Apple’s failed self-driving car program left a legacy of powerful AI chips

Apple's self-driving car program did not achieve significant success, but it contributed to the development of its powerful chips. During the platform's development, Apple recognized the need for robust on-device AI processing, leading to the creation of the Neural Engine. This engine debuted with the iPhone X and the A11 Bionic, primarily used for applications like FaceID and Animoji.

Arab AI Scene

Jordan fund invests $5 million in STV

12 Jul 202627 Muharram 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

12 Jul 202627 Muharram 1448 AH

Jordan fund invests $5 million in STV

The Innovative Start-ups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) in Jordan has agreed to invest $5 million in a Google-backed AI fund managed by Saudi Technology Ventures (STV). The agreement, signed in Amman last week, aims to create an investment corridor between Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Established in 2017 with a capital of $98 million, ISSF seeks to channel Gulf investments into Jordan's tech sector. STV, the largest technology investment firm in the Middle East, will directly invest in Jordanian AI start-ups in return for the funding.

Business

UAE opens third edition of National AI Award

12 Jul 202627 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

12 Jul 202627 Muharram 1448 AH

UAE opens third edition of National AI Award

The UAE Council for Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain has opened registration for the third edition of the UAE AI Award, focusing on Agentic AI. The award features five categories, including government services, homegrown solutions, and public-private partnerships, aiming to support the UAE's goal of integrating Agentic AI into 50% of government sectors.

Agents

Claude Code now has a built-in browser that lets the AI read, click, and type on external websites

12 Jul 202627 Muharram 1448 AH

Agents

12 Jul 202627 Muharram 1448 AH

Claude Code now has a built-in browser that lets the AI read, click, and type on external websites

Claude Code has announced the addition of a built-in browser that allows the AI to open, read, and interact with web pages directly within the development environment. Actions performed on external sites are screened by classifiers, ensuring secure usage. User approval is required for account creation or purchases, enhancing control and privacy. This feature marks a significant advancement in AI, enabling direct interaction with online content, which facilitates information access and provides more accurate responses. This move reflects a trend towards integrating AI into daily operations more effectively.