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31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

OpenAI Generates $1 Billion from ChatGPT Ads

OpenAI announced that its ChatGPT Ads service generated $1 billion in annual revenue, expanding into new markets. The company began testing ads in the U.S. earlier this year and plans to enter markets in India, Europe, and the Middle East, boosting its revenue growth. OpenAI relies on ads as a means to enhance its revenue, with small and medium-sized businesses now representing a significant portion of its advertising activity.

Business

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

OpenAI Reports $1 Billion Revenue from ChatGPT Ads

OpenAI announced that its ChatGPT Ads service achieved annual revenues of $1 billion, driven by increasing demand and expansion into new markets. The company began testing ads in the U.S. and gradually expanded to include India, Europe, and the Middle East, allowing advertisers to purchase ads directly through the Ads Manager tool. Small and medium-sized enterprises now represent a significant share of its advertising activity, reflecting its success in attracting advertisers outside the U.S.

Governance

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

ChatGPT now faces stricter EU oversight as a very large search engine

The EU Commission has classified ChatGPT as a very large search engine under the Digital Services Act, citing 45 million monthly users. This classification requires OpenAI to provide risk assessments, transparency reports, and an ad archive by the end of 2026. This move raises questions about whether the Commission can demand access to training data, a point of contention among legal experts.

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OpenAI starts charging some customers only when its AI actually works

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Business

Nvidia Invests $3.5 Billion in MediaTek to Boost AI Development

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Nvidia Invests $3.5 Billion in MediaTek to Boost AI Development

Nvidia invested approximately $3.5 billion on Monday in convertible bonds issued by Taiwanese MediaTek, raising concerns about circular financing in the AI sector. This investment exemplifies Nvidia's strategy to fund companies developing products based on its technologies. The circular financing concept indicates that funds circulate among companies within the sector, where one company invests in another, which then uses those funds to purchase products or services from the first company. This strategy supports sector growth but faces scrutiny from investors regarding financial flows between AI companies.

Governance

ChatGPT to face tougher regulation in the EU

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Governance

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

ChatGPT to face tougher regulation in the EU

OpenAI will soon be accountable for mitigating risks related to ChatGPT's impact on minors and user mental health. This follows the classification of ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the EU's Digital Services Act, which regulates major online services and platforms. The DSA also includes platforms like Reddit and Roblox, imposing similar rules regarding targeted advertising.

Arab AI Scene

Launch of Joint Initiative to Boost AI Innovation

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Launch of Joint Initiative to Boost AI Innovation

The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Digital Cooperation Organization, and AMD announced a joint initiative aimed at establishing an open ecosystem to enhance AI innovation. The initiative will provide open software tools, training programs, and community engagement initiatives targeting developers, startups, and software engineers. This initiative was announced during the LEAP 2026 conference, reflecting the commitment of the three entities to foster an innovative environment for AI in the Kingdom.

Arab AI Scene

Largest AMD inference cluster outside the US goes live in KSA

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Largest AMD inference cluster outside the US goes live in KSA

AMD, in collaboration with Saudi Arabia's PIF-owned HUMAIN, has launched new AI infrastructure powered by AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs. This infrastructure, which is AMD's largest inference cluster outside the USA, is now operational in Saudi Arabia, serving HUMAIN customers both locally and internationally. The three companies, AMD, Cisco, and HUMAIN, plan to deploy up to 250 megawatts of AI infrastructure starting in 2027, as part of a joint venture aiming for 1 gigawatt by 2030. This initiative signals a growing demand for sovereign AI compute services in the region, beyond just capacity figures.

Arab AI Scene

Adobe Expands Partnership with Saudi Arabia for AI Solutions

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Adobe Expands Partnership with Saudi Arabia for AI Solutions

Adobe has expanded its partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Public Investment Fund's subsidiary, Humain, to provide integrated AI solutions. This announcement was made during the LEAP 2026 conference, where Adobe revealed plans to offer free access for 12 months to its Firefly Standard tools for over 27 million eligible citizens and residents in the Kingdom.

Arab AI Scene

Adobe Expands Partnership with Humain to Support AI in Saudi Arabia

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Adobe Expands Partnership with Humain to Support AI in Saudi Arabia

Adobe has expanded its partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Humain, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, to provide integrated AI solutions and support the creative sector's growth in Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made during the LEAP 2026 conference, where Adobe revealed plans to offer free access for 12 months to Adobe Firefly Standard tools and Adobe Express Premium features for over 27 million eligible citizens and residents aged 13 and older in the kingdom.