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9 Jul 202624 Muharram 1448 AH

World First AI Agent Phone Debuts: Nubia Claims Global First Ahead of WAIC Shanghai

Nubia, a smartphone brand under ZTE, will unveil the world's first AI agent smartphone at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai from July 17-20. ZTE's senior vice president, Ni Fei, confirmed that this flagship model is mass-produced, not just a prototype. The AI agent phone can autonomously perform multi-step tasks, such as booking flights, surpassing traditional voice assistants. Its core technology allows it to visually understand on-screen elements, enabling seamless user interactions without manual input.

Business

9 Jul 202624 Muharram 1448 AH

Physical AI Company DeepCtrls Raises Hundreds of Millions from Jinko Energy and SDIC Innovation

DeepCtrls, a company specializing in electromechanical energy systems, has completed a Series B funding round totaling hundreds of millions RMB. The round was led by strategic investor Jinko Energy, with participation from Sequoia China and CMB International. The company develops hybrid models that integrate physical mechanism understanding with deep learning, addressing the trust issues in industrial AI. DeepCtrls claims its AI achieves L4/L5 autonomous closed-loop control, surpassing traditional L2/L3 systems.

Models

9 Jul 202624 Muharram 1448 AH

OpenAI Launches GPT-Live-1 for Voice Conversations in ChatGPT

OpenAI has launched its new voice model, GPT-Live-1, aimed at enhancing voice conversation experiences in ChatGPT. The model features improvements such as reduced interruptions and a better understanding of natural pauses during speech, resulting in smoother interactions. GPT-Live-1 is the most advanced of OpenAI's voice models, providing more natural responses akin to conversing with a real person. This initiative is part of OpenAI's efforts to make user interactions with its intelligent assistant more realistic.

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Business

Why AI Infrastructure must evolve for Agent Experience — Akshat Bubna, Modal CTO

8 Jul 202623 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

8 Jul 202623 Muharram 1448 AH

Why AI Infrastructure must evolve for Agent Experience — Akshat Bubna, Modal CTO

Modal has successfully raised $355 million in a Series C funding round, highlighting its growth in creating a developer-focused cloud platform. The company aims to enhance developer experience by providing isolated and flexible environments, crucial for agent efficiency. This platform moves beyond traditional cloud assumptions, focusing on AI needs like elastic inference. Modal exemplifies the future of agent cloud, shifting its focus from developer to agent experience, indicating a significant transformation in building intelligent applications.

Models

I Built a Self-Improving AI, and So Can You

8 Jul 202623 Muharram 1448 AH

Models

8 Jul 202623 Muharram 1448 AH

I Built a Self-Improving AI, and So Can You

Recent experiments in using AI to create AI indicate that the future is not solely in the hands of advanced labs. These initiatives are paving the way for more efficient and effective AI models, enhancing innovation capabilities across organizations. As reliance on AI grows, companies must consider how to integrate these technologies into their future strategies.

Models

SpaceXAI releases Grok 4.5, which Elon describes as an ‘Opus-class model’

8 Jul 202623 Muharram 1448 AH

Models

8 Jul 202623 Muharram 1448 AH

SpaceXAI releases Grok 4.5, which Elon describes as an ‘Opus-class model’

On Wednesday, Elon Musk's tech company unveiled the latest version of Grok, promising a more affordable and efficient alternative to existing AI models. This new version is designed to deliver superior performance at lower costs, appealing to users seeking effective AI solutions. The launch comes at a time when demand for practical AI solutions is rising, enhancing Grok's market position and allowing users to leverage advanced technologies without hefty expenses.

Agents

This startup thinks robotics is about to have its ChatGPT moment

8 Jul 202623 Muharram 1448 AH

Agents

8 Jul 202623 Muharram 1448 AH

This startup thinks robotics is about to have its ChatGPT moment

General Intuition has invested millions of hours of video game data to train foundational AI models. This approach aims to accelerate the development of smarter robots by utilizing virtual data instead of relying solely on real-world data. The company hopes to reduce costs and time required to create more efficient AI systems through this strategy.

Models

Grok 4.5 is so cheap compared to Fable 5 and GPT 5.5 that benchmark gaps may not matter much

8 Jul 202623 Muharram 1448 AH

Models

8 Jul 202623 Muharram 1448 AH

Grok 4.5 is so cheap compared to Fable 5 and GPT 5.5 that benchmark gaps may not matter much

xAI has launched Grok 4.5, trained on tens of thousands of Nvidia GB300 GPUs. While it trails behind Fable 5 and GPT-5.5 in coding benchmarks, it requires 4.2 times fewer tokens than Opus 4.8. At a cost of $2 per million input tokens, Grok 4.5 offers a budget-friendly alternative, with EU availability expected in mid-July.

Business

Top five governance controls every UAE enterprise needs before deploying AI agents

8 Jul 202623 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

8 Jul 202623 Muharram 1448 AH

Top five governance controls every UAE enterprise needs before deploying AI agents

Organizations in the UAE are increasingly deploying AI agents to support legal, finance, HR, and procurement operations. Elchai Group has developed an AI-native operating model that supports 52 defined business functions, enhancing decision-making. However, successful AI adoption requires strong governance to ensure human accountability in all processes.