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24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

OpenAI and Broadcom unveil "Jalapeño," a custom chip built for LLM inference

OpenAI has announced the development of a new custom chip named "Jalapeño" in partnership with Broadcom, aimed at enhancing large language model performance. The chip is expected to be operational at scale by late 2026, showcasing OpenAI's commitment to advancing its technological capabilities. The "Jalapeño" chip focuses on improving inference efficiency for language models, enabling faster processing and overall performance enhancement. This development comes at a time when demand for AI technologies is rising, making infrastructure improvements essential.

Business

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

OpenAI's deployment chief on Codex growth, falling AI prices, and the ROI question

Arnaud Fournier, OpenAI's deployment chief, discussed DeployCo's aim to embed AI within large corporations using its engineers. He highlighted the explosive growth of Codex, noting significant increases in usage. Fournier also emphasized the impact of customer feedback on model development. He explained that the sharp decline in AI prices reflects technological advancements and innovations in the field. Companies investing in AI can achieve substantial returns on investment, making it an attractive option. Listening to customer needs is crucial for improving models.

Business

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Qualcomm Buys Buzzy Chip Startup Modular for Nearly $4 Billion

Modular, a promising software startup, is poised for a multi-billion dollar exit. Founded to develop innovative software solutions that support artificial intelligence technologies, the company has achieved notable success in the market. As a leader in software tailored for chips, Modular focuses on enhancing AI performance through advanced technologies. With the increasing demand for AI solutions, the company is gaining a prominent position in this sector.

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The emergence of the web data infrastructure layer for AI

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Governance

MEA enterprises prioritise data control, sovereignty to enable trusted AI growth

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Governance

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

MEA enterprises prioritise data control, sovereignty to enable trusted AI growth

New research from Veeam highlights that organizations in the Middle East and Africa are adopting a structured approach to AI, emphasizing data sovereignty. The study found that 60% of organizations view data sovereignty as a top strategic priority for the next 24 months, surpassing the global average of 56.6%. Additionally, 60% of organizations have fully defined and operationalized their data sovereignty strategies, making MEA the most mature region in EMEA.

Business

Samsung opens ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex access after AI restrictions

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Samsung opens ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex access after AI restrictions

Samsung Electronics is expanding employee access to AI tools like ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex, covering all employees in Korea and the Device eXperience division globally. This initiative aims to enhance the use of AI across various functions, including software development, marketing, and manufacturing. This rollout follows three years of restrictions on generative AI tools due to data security concerns. In 2023, Samsung limited the use of ChatGPT after sensitive internal information was reportedly uploaded to external platforms, prompting a reassessment of AI usage policies.

Agents

NVIDIA looks to support telco operators with AI agents

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Agents

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

NVIDIA looks to support telco operators with AI agents

Nvidia and its telecom partners, including SoftBank and NTT Data, plan to showcase a suite of data, models, and simulation tools at DTW Ignite 2026. This initiative aims to help operators transition from task-based automation to fully autonomous network operations. Nvidia asserts that automation is now the launchpad to autonomy, with AI agents expected to proactively monitor issues and coordinate changes across network and IT systems while keeping humans in control of policy. This shift is significant for the telecom industry.

Agents

Claude Tag embeds Anthropic's AI in Slack, already writes 65 percent of internal code, company says

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Agents

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Claude Tag embeds Anthropic's AI in Slack, already writes 65 percent of internal code, company says

Anthropic has launched a new feature called Claude Tag, allowing teams to integrate AI into the Slack platform. Users can now use the @Claude command in any channel to assign specific tasks to the AI. The company claims that this tool can generate 65% of its internal code, demonstrating the effectiveness of AI in enhancing workflow. This development is a significant step towards improving collaboration among teams through AI tools.

Models

Mistral's new OCR model beats competitors in 72 percent of blind test cases, company says

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Models

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Mistral's new OCR model beats competitors in 72 percent of blind test cases, company says

Mistral AI has launched its OCR 4 model, designed to read text from various document formats, including PDFs, Word files, and PowerPoint presentations. The new model reportedly outperforms competitors in 72% of blind test cases, showcasing its effectiveness in text processing tasks. This advancement is significant for businesses relying on digital document analysis, as it enhances operational efficiency and accuracy in data extraction.

Business

Anthropic drops ‘workplace AI agents’ directly inside Slack

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Anthropic drops ‘workplace AI agents’ directly inside Slack

Anthropic has launched a beta version of its Claude Tag feature, integrating its chat model into shared Slack channels. Users can now type @Claude to delegate tasks and review outputs, enhancing real-time collaboration among team members. This launch follows a $65 billion Series H funding round, boosting Anthropic's valuation to $965 billion, surpassing OpenAI's $852 billion. Data from Ramp indicates Anthropic's enterprise adoption rate reached 34.4%, exceeding OpenAI's 32.3% footprint.