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2 Sept 202621 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

China’s No 2 foundry Hua Hong invests US$2b in new fab to meet surging AI-driven demand

Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor has announced a $2 billion investment to expand its chip production capabilities in Wuxi, China. This investment aims to meet the rising domestic demand for AI infrastructure while circumventing US technology restrictions. The funds will be used to construct a new 12-inch specialty line, marking the company's third facility in Wuxi, which is China's second-largest contract chipmaker. This announcement follows the company's filing with the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday.

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2 Sept 202621 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Luma AI to launch fully Arabic interface for its AI creative platform

Luma AI has announced the launch of a fully Arabic interface for its Luma Agents platform, making it the first creative intelligence platform in Arabic. This update was revealed at the LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh and will include a complete user experience overhaul, covering navigation, menus, and workflow tools.

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2 Sept 202621 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Google Gemini's new agent-based video analysis cuts token usage by up to 88 percent

Google has announced the addition of agent-based video analysis to its Gemini models 3.7, 3.6, and 3.5. Instead of scanning videos frame by frame at a fixed rate, the model autonomously decides which segments to analyze and at what resolution. This new technology reportedly reduces token usage by up to 88%, enhancing accuracy, particularly for multi-hour footage. This advancement marks a significant improvement in how visual data is processed and analyzed. The new feature allows users to enhance video analysis efficiency, leading to time and resource savings. It also strengthens Google's competitive edge in the field of AI-driven video analysis.

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AI captures half of MENA VC funding

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Nintex deepens investment in Saudi partner ecosystem during LEAP 2026

2 Sept 202621 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

2 Sept 202621 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Nintex deepens investment in Saudi partner ecosystem during LEAP 2026

Nintex, a global leader in process management and workflow automation, has reaffirmed its commitment to building a long-term partner ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. This announcement coincides with the Saudi Council of Ministers declaring 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence, supported by a national AI investment pipeline exceeding $100 billion.

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Advanced AI Applications Showcased at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh

1 Sept 202620 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

1 Sept 202620 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Advanced AI Applications Showcased at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh

The second day of LEAP 2026 in Riyadh showcased advanced AI applications across vital sectors, including smart prosthetics, humanoid robots, satellite AI technologies, and advanced computing infrastructure. These applications signify a shift from experimental phases to practical use of AI technologies, highlighting the importance of innovation in enhancing quality of life and efficiency across various sectors. The event also represents an opportunity to foster collaboration between companies and government entities to adopt these technologies, contributing to the goals of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

Business

AfterQuery reportedly becomes Y Combinator’s fastest-ever unicorn, now valued at $3.2B

1 Sept 202620 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

1 Sept 202620 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

AfterQuery reportedly becomes Y Combinator’s fastest-ever unicorn, now valued at $3.2B

AfterQuery, an AI model-training startup, has raised a new funding round that values the company at $3.2 billion. This comes just five months after it announced a $30 million Series A round at a $300 million valuation in April. As a leader in AI model training, AfterQuery focuses on enhancing the efficiency of machine learning models. This funding round reflects investor confidence in the company's ability to achieve rapid growth in the market.

Models

Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5.1 and says it’s up to 45 percent cheaper for agentic work

1 Sept 202620 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Models

1 Sept 202620 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5.1 and says it’s up to 45 percent cheaper for agentic work

Anthropic has announced the launch of its new models, Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1, addressing customer criticisms regarding pricing and data retention. The company claims that Fable 5.1 offers stronger performance than Fable 5, with typical cost reductions of around 25% and up to 45% for complex tasks due to lower pricing on cached data. This development demonstrates Anthropic's commitment to enhancing its models to meet market demands, potentially strengthening its competitive position against other AI firms.

Agents

NVIDIA and CrowdStrike Strengthen Agentic Cybersecurity Frontier

1 Sept 202620 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Agents

1 Sept 202620 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

NVIDIA and CrowdStrike Strengthen Agentic Cybersecurity Frontier

Jensen Huang, founder of NVIDIA, announced the SafeMind cybersecurity system at the CrowdStrike Fal.Con 2026 conference in Las Vegas. This new system, developed at the CrowdStrike Cyber Superintelligence Lab, aims to counter automated attacks by integrating advanced models with defensive tools based on NVIDIA Nemotron models. SafeMind combines CrowdStrike's purpose-built models with defensive models in a continuous coevolution loop, where attacks challenge defenses and improve them. Huang emphasized that this system marks the beginning of a new era in cybersecurity, where defenders will be better equipped to face attackers with advanced technologies.

Models

OpenAI’s Astra model is on the way — and very good at breaking into computer systems

1 Sept 202620 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Models

1 Sept 202620 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

OpenAI’s Astra model is on the way — and very good at breaking into computer systems

OpenAI has revealed the precautions it is taking in preparation for the launch of Astra, a cyber-critical language model. This includes developing mechanisms to ensure the model's security and reliability, reflecting the company's commitment to providing safe and effective technologies. This move comes at a time when concerns about the misuse of AI models in harmful activities are increasing, making it essential for OpenAI to enhance its security measures. The new model aims to address these challenges by offering innovative solutions.