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18 Aug 20266 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Core42 advances secure and scalable AI deployment for UAE government services

Raghu Chakravarthi, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Core42, outlined how workload-aware orchestration can support secure and cost-effective AI deployment in UAE government services. The UAE aims to transition 50% of its government services to Agentic AI, necessitating infrastructure that delivers intelligence securely and economically. This transformation requires effective workload management, compute flexibility, and performance observability to protect sensitive data.

Models

18 Aug 20266 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

OpenAI Launches New Teen Version of ChatGPT with Parental Controls

OpenAI announced today the launch of a new version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers, featuring parental controls. This experience targets users aged 13 to 17, emphasizing learning over direct answers and encouraging real-world interactions. The new version directs users to focus on their homework through a 'study mode' that helps students think through problems step by step. It also includes enhanced protection against harmful content, with expanded parental safety notifications addressing eating disorders.

Agents

18 Aug 20266 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

OpenAI Launches New Teen-Focused ChatGPT Experience

OpenAI announced the launch of a new ChatGPT experience tailored for teenagers, featuring parental controls. This version targets users aged 13 to 17, focusing on learning rather than providing direct answers, with reminders to take breaks from screens. The new experience includes a study mode that encourages teens to work on homework instead of receiving answers directly. It also offers additional protection against harmful content, including violence and risky activities, along with expanded parental safety notifications.

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Alibaba’s lightweight Qwen model takes on larger AI systems from OpenAI, DeepSeek, Zhipu

How will Qwen3.8-27B impact the local AI market?

Agents

Alvys launches AI agents for freight TMS workflows

18 Aug 20266 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Agents

18 Aug 20266 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Alvys launches AI agents for freight TMS workflows

Alvys has launched Alvys Foundry, an AI platform enabling carriers and brokers to automate operational tasks within their transportation management system. The platform features over 20 pre-built agent templates, allowing customers to create custom agents in collaboration with Alvys engineers. The agents are designed to execute defined steps in freight workflows, such as detention processing, document handling, and rate audits. Customers can upload existing standard operating procedures or describe tasks in plain language, enabling Foundry to generate workflows for approval.

Business

UK site examines the use of AI in medicine development

18 Aug 20266 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

18 Aug 20266 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

UK site examines the use of AI in medicine development

A new £20 million research hub is being established in Cambridge to aid in drug development using artificial intelligence. Located at the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, the hub is funded by the Medical Research Council and will collaborate with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Researchers will utilize scientific models based on human tissues and diseases to enhance the translation of lab research into new medicines. CUH stated that the hub would create more accurate methods for studying and developing treatments before patient trials, thereby reducing reliance on animal research.

Arab AI Scene

Scribe Me: Revolutionizing the Visually Impaired Experience with AI

18 Aug 20266 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

18 Aug 20266 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Scribe Me: Revolutionizing the Visually Impaired Experience with AI

Karen Mourad, 16, lost her sight five years ago but felt she regained it thanks to the Scribe Me app developed by her brother, Mark. During a trip to Kenya, Karen used the AI-powered app to receive continuous descriptions of animals, helping her form a mental image of her surroundings. Scribe Me, designed by two blind siblings, supports 20 languages, including Arabic, and can be used on iPhone and Android devices as well as Meta glasses. Mark, who also lost his sight, taught himself programming to develop the app after facing educational difficulties due to his vision loss.

Arab AI Scene

Scribe Me App: A Breakthrough in Helping the Visually Impaired

18 Aug 20266 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

18 Aug 20266 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Scribe Me App: A Breakthrough in Helping the Visually Impaired

Karen Mourad, a 16-year-old from Cairo, lost her sight five years ago, but she felt as if she regained it thanks to the Scribe Me app developed by her brother Mark. During a safari trip in Kenya, Karen used the AI-powered app integrated with Meta glasses to hear continuous descriptions of animals, helping her form a mental image of her surroundings. The app, designed specifically for the blind, allows real-time questioning and currently supports 20 languages, including Arabic, with thousands of users across 140 countries. Mark, who also lost his sight, learned programming to create this app after facing significant educational challenges.

Business

Introducing ChatGPT for Teens: Built for learning, backed by protections

18 Aug 20266 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

18 Aug 20266 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Introducing ChatGPT for Teens: Built for learning, backed by protections

OpenAI has announced the launch of ChatGPT for Teens, aimed at helping young users learn and think critically. This version features enhanced safety measures, providing greater protection for younger users. It also includes additional tools for parents to monitor their children's AI usage. ChatGPT for Teens arrives at a time when reliance on AI in education is increasing, making it essential to provide a safe and suitable environment for younger users. This version is designed to be user-friendly, allowing teens to explore AI capabilities with confidence.

Business

Partnering with CodeAI to prepare the first AI generation

18 Aug 20266 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

18 Aug 20266 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Partnering with CodeAI to prepare the first AI generation

OpenAI has announced its partnership with CodeAI to enhance AI literacy among students. This collaboration focuses on teaching students critical thinking about AI and developing the skills necessary for its responsible use. This initiative comes at a time when the reliance on AI is increasing across various fields, making it essential to equip students with the knowledge to understand this technology. The program will include workshops and educational courses specifically designed to enhance critical thinking skills.