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25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Nebius names Raja Agrawal Vice-President for Middle East and Africa

Nebius has appointed Raja Agrawal as Vice President for the Middle East and Africa, enhancing its commitment to the rapidly growing AI and cloud market. Based in Dubai, Agrawal will lead the company's go-to-market strategy, focusing on customer adoption across enterprises and governments. With over two decades of experience, Agrawal has held senior roles at SAP, Microsoft, and BrowserStack, where he developed high-performing teams and strategic partnerships. Nebius aims to support organizations in running AI workloads with the necessary performance and reliability.

Governance

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Illegally Extracting Claude's Capabilities

Anthropic has accused Alibaba of illegally extracting capabilities from its Claude model. The attack, which occurred between April 22 and June 5, 2026, resulted in over 28.8 million interactions with Claude through 25,000 fake accounts. This incident is described as the largest known attack of its kind, utilizing distillation techniques to extract features from the model. In February, Anthropic detected similar campaigns by Chinese startups, indicating a rise in such activities.

Business

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Revora raises $2 million to scale AI-driven conversational commerce across MENA

Revora, formerly known as MyAlice, has raised $2 million in a seed round co-led by i2i Ventures and Oraseya Capital. Founded in 2021, Revora offers an AI-driven e-commerce platform that automates product recommendations and payment processing within conversations. The company has seen a tenfold revenue increase since focusing on Saudi Arabia and the GCC. The new funding will accelerate Revora's expansion in Saudi Arabia, its fastest-growing market, while continuing to enhance its AI platform for the future of e-commerce.

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The math behind the OpenAI Jalapeño chip

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Business

Micron Boosts Market Confidence with Strong AI-Driven Financial Results

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Micron Boosts Market Confidence with Strong AI-Driven Financial Results

Micron reported stronger-than-expected financial results, with $22 billion in memory chip sales, alleviating concerns about tech valuations. This comes amid market anxiety over inflated AI company valuations, raising questions about the sustainability of growth. Micron also noted uncertainty regarding supply-demand balance in the memory chip market. These developments positively impact Micron's competitors in South Korea, such as SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, whose stocks have surged, reflecting ongoing optimism in the AI-related market.

Arab AI Scene

HBKU’s QCRI Hosts Princeton University Student Researchers | HBKU

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

HBKU’s QCRI Hosts Princeton University Student Researchers | HBKU

Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) hosted four student researchers from Princeton University as part of a summer internship program. This initiative is part of an ongoing collaboration under Princeton's International Internship Program, focusing on AI and data analytics. The students engaged in multidisciplinary research projects under the mentorship of distinguished scientists at QCRI, exploring applications in smart cities and data analytics. Dr. Eman Fituri highlighted QCRI's role as one of the two official hosting institutions in the Middle East.

Business

G42 Announces Strategic Investment in Inveniam to Advance AI-Driven Transformation of Private Markets

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

G42 Announces Strategic Investment in Inveniam to Advance AI-Driven Transformation of Private Markets

G42 announced a strategic investment in Inveniam, a leader in private market financial technology, on December 12, 2024. This investment is a significant step in G42's mission to apply advanced AI solutions to critical industries that are often underserved by technology. Private markets, including real estate, private equity, and infrastructure, represent the largest asset class globally but face inefficiencies and transparency issues. By partnering with Inveniam, G42 aims to address these challenges and leverage AI to transform how private assets are valued, managed, and traded.

Business

As large language models enter China’s legal profession, which lawyers will lose out?

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

As large language models enter China’s legal profession, which lawyers will lose out?

A major legal database linked to Peking University has launched a new language model capable of accurately retrieving laws and automatically generating contracts. This advancement is significant for legal technology, as AI-powered tools can draft convincing documents in seconds. However, the use of these tools without strict oversight poses risks, as they can also fabricate laws and precedents, raising concerns among lawyers. In this context, the role of attorneys remains crucial to ensure the accuracy of legal documents.

Agents

How agents are transforming work

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Agents

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

How agents are transforming work

A new OpenAI research paper reveals that AI agents are reshaping work dynamics by enabling longer and more complex tasks. The study highlights mechanisms that enhance productivity across various roles, allowing employees to focus on strategic tasks rather than routine ones. This shift suggests that companies can improve efficiency and reduce the time spent on tasks, ultimately enhancing their competitive edge in the market.

Business

Volcano Engine Is Mass-Producing Opus 4.6-Level Models as ByteDance's AI Factory Goes Into Overdrive

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Volcano Engine Is Mass-Producing Opus 4.6-Level Models as ByteDance's AI Factory Goes Into Overdrive

ByteDance has launched its Volcano Engine platform, capable of producing models competitive with Anthropic's Opus 4.6 at a lower cost. During the FORCE Conference, President Tan Te unveiled five new models, including Doubao 2.1 Pro, priced at just 68 yuan per month, making it an attractive option for consumers. The new models boast low operational costs, with Doubao 2.1 Pro running at only 20% of Claude Opus 4.6's cost, achieved through techniques like quantization and distillation. Benchmark results show Doubao 2.1 Pro ranking among the top globally across multiple categories.