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27 Aug 202615 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Hackers Use AI Tool Kerser to Breach Multiple Companies

Russian-speaking hackers exploited SpaceX's AI tool Kerser to breach a Belgian chemical company and at least six others. This campaign highlights the increasing use of commercial AI tools in cyberattacks, raising challenges for companies to mitigate misuse. Gambit Security discovered the campaign after finding an Aurora gang server, allowing them to review conversations between hackers and Kerser agents.

Infrastructure

27 Aug 202615 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Anthropic locks in 45-billion-dollar compute deal with Nscale ahead of IPO

Anthropic has announced a significant compute deal worth approximately $45 billion with the British startup Nscale. This agreement comes at a critical time as Anthropic prepares for its public listing, reflecting investor confidence in its future. Nscale is recognized as a leader in cloud computing services, enhancing Anthropic's ability to scale its operations effectively. This strategic move will bolster Anthropic's infrastructure and meet the increasing demand for AI solutions. The deal is expected to positively impact the cloud computing market and open new avenues for innovation.

Models

27 Aug 202615 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Stop Touching Your Keyboard. Use This AI-Powered Microphone Instead

The Relay Q is set to launch next year, representing the latest effort to redefine voice as a seamless method for human-computer interaction. This technology aims to enhance user experience by providing a more fluid and effective voice interaction, reflecting the growing trend of utilizing voice in technology. This development is significant in the AI field, as it could lead to substantial improvements in how individuals interact with digital systems, enhancing work efficiency and communication.

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GLM-5.3-Flash matches top models at a fraction of the cost, and runs without Nvidia

What impact will the GLM-5.3-Flash model have on the AI market?

Business

Nvidia Reports Record Earnings and Plans Significant AI Growth

27 Aug 202615 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

27 Aug 202615 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Nvidia Reports Record Earnings and Plans Significant AI Growth

Nvidia's earnings surpassed expectations, reaching $96.2 billion in the last quarter, a 106% increase from last year. Additionally, data center sales revenue rose to $89 billion, marking a 117% increase, reflecting the AI boom. Despite these record figures, Nvidia's stock only rose after the earnings call, where CFO Colette Kress projected a 70% revenue growth for 2028, exceeding analysts' expectations of 45%. This led to a more than 7% increase in shares after market close.

Business

A quarter of Nvidia’s business next year comes from labs it is financing

27 Aug 202615 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

27 Aug 202615 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

A quarter of Nvidia’s business next year comes from labs it is financing

Nvidia has invested nearly $50 billion in AI labs that purchase its chips. Colette Kress, the company's CFO, stated that demand from these labs will contribute to about a quarter of Nvidia's business next year. Nvidia views this funding as circular financing, where it invests in a lab that uses the funds to build a data center filled with Nvidia chips. The company has partnered with six investment firms to raise over $500 billion in external capital for these labs.

Business

Better answers, broader thinking: What students gain from ChatGPT and critical-thinking training

27 Aug 202615 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

27 Aug 202615 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Better answers, broader thinking: What students gain from ChatGPT and critical-thinking training

A randomized study involving over 1,000 students examined the impact of ChatGPT on critical thinking and originality. Students' performance was assessed on a real-world university assignment, providing deeper insights into their interaction with AI. The findings suggest that while ChatGPT can enhance certain aspects of academic performance, there are concerns regarding over-reliance on the tool.

Models

How Shenzhen can win the ‘AI for science’ race

27 Aug 202615 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Models

27 Aug 202615 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

How Shenzhen can win the ‘AI for science’ race

The US Department of Energy has announced the Genesis Mission, aiming to integrate 17 national laboratories into a cohesive discovery platform. This initiative will leverage AI to accelerate the discovery cycle by forming hypotheses, running simulations, and designing experiments. This move comes at a time when the focus is shifting from merely having the largest models to effectively using AI to shorten research and development timelines. It represents a strategic shift in how technology is utilized to enhance scientific innovation.

Arab AI Scene

IFS brings Industrial AI from experimentation to execution at LEAP 2026

27 Aug 202615 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

27 Aug 202615 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

IFS brings Industrial AI from experimentation to execution at LEAP 2026

IFS, a leading provider of industrial AI software, announced its participation in LEAP 2026, scheduled for August 31 to September 3, 2026, in Riyadh. The company will demonstrate how industrial AI creates value in work environments and helps organizations move beyond experimentation to achieve measurable outcomes. Partnering with Microsoft, IFS will showcase how their collaboration accelerates digital transformation on a secure and scalable technology foundation. The focus will be on how AI understands the context of complex industrial operations, supporting better decision-making and improving productivity and asset performance.

Agents

Hong Kong to expand AI use on 1823 platform to vet public inquiries by end of year

27 Aug 202615 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Agents

27 Aug 202615 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Hong Kong to expand AI use on 1823 platform to vet public inquiries by end of year

The Hong Kong government announced plans to expand the use of artificial intelligence in its 1823 platform within this year. This platform will transcribe, summarize, and triage residents' inquiries, allowing staff to focus on more complex cases. The Digital Policy Office also indicated it would begin exploring the application of agentic AI in the fourth quarter of this year. The study will focus on how to safely and effectively expand this application to other departments.