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6 Oct 202625 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

New Arabic AI Atlas maps 1,000+ open models and tools

The Arabic AI Atlas has been launched as an open-source resource by Riyadh-based professional Hesham Haroon, featuring over 1,000 models and tools alongside 1,000 datasets. This initiative aims to provide developers with a reliable source for Arabic-capable code and datasets, aggregating data from platforms like Hugging Face and GitHub.

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6 Oct 202625 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Cohere pitches North 2 as the enterprise AI control room that works with any model

Cohere has announced the launch of North 2, a new platform designed to transform business operations into an AI control center. North 2 enables the handling of multi-step workflows autonomously while retaining context across different sessions. This platform represents a significant advancement in AI, as it can work with any AI model, providing companies with greater flexibility in utilizing AI technologies. Cohere aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce the need for human intervention through North 2.

Business

6 Oct 202625 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Huawei and Qualcomm reach patent licensing deal

Qualcomm has reached a patent licensing agreement with Huawei, involving U.S.-registered technologies. The arrangement encompasses Huawei's technologies related to computing, AI, networking, and 5G, as part of a broader patent cross-licensing deal. This move underscores the roles of both Qualcomm and Huawei in the global technology landscape, with executives praising each other's portfolios and their willingness to collaborate under fair terms.

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Anthropic Supports Australian Laws for Data Breach Disclosure

What impact could these laws have on AI companies operating in Australia?

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HBKU and Global Partners Advance Regional AI Landscape

6 Oct 202625 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

6 Oct 202625 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

HBKU and Global Partners Advance Regional AI Landscape

Hamad Bin Khalifa University and the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) collaborated with Google DeepMind to host the second MenaML Winter School in Saudi Arabia. The event gathered researchers and experts in artificial intelligence from across the region for six days of rigorous learning and technical exchange.

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Cambodia Joins Global Leaders at 4th UNESCO AI Ethics Forum in Riyadh to Promote Inclusive and Responsible AI Governance

6 Oct 202625 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

6 Oct 202625 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Cambodia Joins Global Leaders at 4th UNESCO AI Ethics Forum in Riyadh to Promote Inclusive and Responsible AI Governance

Establishing global governance frameworks and ethical benchmarks for artificial intelligence has become a top international priority to ensure that technological advancements serve human-centric and equitable development. From September 14 to 17, 2026, President of the Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology, Seng Sopheap, led the Cambodian delegation at the 4th UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Riyadh, which convened AI ministers and delegates from over 52 nations. During a closed-door ministerial discussion, Sopheap presented updates on Cambodia's evolving AI landscape, emphasizing national efforts to foster a comprehensive AI ecosystem. He also discussed strategies for national capacity building, focusing on digital human resource development and targeted investments in digital infrastructure.

Business

OpenAI Introduces New Visual Ads in ChatGPT for US Users

5 Oct 202624 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Business

5 Oct 202624 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

OpenAI Introduces New Visual Ads in ChatGPT for US Users

OpenAI is set to launch a new form of visual ads in ChatGPT, with testing beginning in October. These ads will appear when using a specific feature, highlighting the company's strategy to expand advertising within the chatbot. This move is part of OpenAI's efforts to enhance user experience and increase revenue through advertising, allowing users to see ads seamlessly while interacting with the service. This development could change how users engage with ChatGPT, potentially impacting their interaction with content and opening new avenues for digital advertising in AI platforms.

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SDAIA Opens Registration for Personal Data Protection Track in Data Regulatory Sandbox

5 Oct 202624 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

5 Oct 202624 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

SDAIA Opens Registration for Personal Data Protection Track in Data Regulatory Sandbox

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) announced the opening of registration for the Personal Data Protection Track within the Data Regulatory Sandbox. This track aims to enable compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law and its Implementing Regulations through the National Data Governance Platform. Registration will remain open for two months. The track targets private entities with innovative products or services based on the processing of personal data, allowing them to test their products or services under regulatory supervision. Applicants must be licensed private entities operating in the Kingdom, and their products or services must involve the processing of personal data.

Business

This startup is issuing AI-generated acne prescriptions

5 Oct 202624 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Business

5 Oct 202624 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

This startup is issuing AI-generated acne prescriptions

On Monday, Nolla Health announced a new service in Utah, allowing users to scan their faces using its app. The AI system analyzes acne severity and autonomously generates a prescription. The service is launching as a pilot program with gradually loosening physician oversight, where two physicians will approve each AI-generated prescription before issuance. Initially, prescriptions will be reviewed for only 100 patients, with reviews starting after 500 patients are prescribed.

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Reflection debuts Beam, an open-weight AI model to rival Chinese models at lower compute cost

5 Oct 202624 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Agents

5 Oct 202624 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Reflection debuts Beam, an open-weight AI model to rival Chinese models at lower compute cost

Reflection is aiming to offer customized AI models to enterprises and sovereign nations by establishing what it calls AI factories. These factories allow institutions to build their own localized AI systems by training Reflection's models on their proprietary data. This approach aims to enhance organizations' ability to leverage AI in ways that align with their unique needs. This development underscores the significance of AI in empowering institutions and nations to achieve their strategic goals, thereby enhancing their competitive edge in the global market.