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18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

Adobe’s redesigned AI studio remembers what your creations look like

Adobe has announced new updates for its AI assistant Firefly, introducing a revamped experience in its AI studio. These updates aim to enhance workflow by providing persistent context and reusable assets. The new features include an improved user interface that allows users to edit and create designs from a single interface, facilitating the transition from concept to production-ready design. This experience has been launched in a private beta.

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18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

Photoshop and Premiere now have AI assistants

Adobe has launched AI assistants in its Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop and Premiere. These new assistants aim to streamline workflows and automate tasks specific to each application, enabling users to complete their work more efficiently. Each assistant operates independently and is tailored to specific tasks related to its respective application. For instance, the Premiere assistant is optimized for video editing tasks, while the Photoshop assistant focuses on image editing.

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18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

Adobe adds AI agents to Photoshop, Premiere, and more Creative Cloud apps

Adobe has launched its Creative Agent in key Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop and Premiere. This agent allows users to describe their needs while the software automatically executes multiple tasks. This initiative is part of Adobe's strategy to enhance AI utilization in its tools, enabling users to complete their creative work more efficiently. The Creative Agent is also available on external AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude.

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QBS Software Middle East announces strategic partnership with ZINAD

What impact will this partnership have on regional cybersecurity efforts?

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LinkShadow accelerates African expansion through partnership with Redington

18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

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18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

LinkShadow accelerates African expansion through partnership with Redington

LinkShadow, a leader in AI-powered cybersecurity, has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Redington. This collaboration aims to enhance cyber resilience for African enterprises through advanced threat detection and data protection technologies. As organizations across Africa increasingly adopt cloud computing and digital services, cyber risks have become a critical challenge. Redington will utilize its regional channel ecosystem to deliver LinkShadow's cybersecurity platform to government entities and critical infrastructure providers.

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Improving health intelligence in ChatGPT

18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

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18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

Improving health intelligence in ChatGPT

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5 Instant, enhancing ChatGPT's responses in health and wellness. This version features improved reasoning capabilities, resulting in more accurate and clear responses. It includes assessments based on medical information from specialized doctors, increasing the reliability of the information provided. The enhancements in GPT-5.5 Instant improve context and communication, aiding users in obtaining reliable and easily understandable health information. These changes come at a time of growing reliance on AI for health consultations, making it essential to enhance the accuracy of these systems.

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HSBC expands AI banking partnership with Google Cloud

18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

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18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

HSBC expands AI banking partnership with Google Cloud

HSBC has announced a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud to develop AI tools across its global operations. The agreement includes initiatives in wealth management, financial crime risk management, and internal decision support. HSBC anticipates supporting over 200 AI use cases in the next two years, with potential returns exceeding $100 million per initiative. Previous reports indicated that the bank has over 600 AI use cases, including fraud detection and customer service.

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Microsoft sells OpenAI models in China. OpenAI and Anthropic won’t.

18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

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18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

Microsoft sells OpenAI models in China. OpenAI and Anthropic won’t.

Microsoft has emerged as the primary supplier of OpenAI models in China, selling technology to the country's largest internet companies. ByteDance is expected to spend over $1 billion annually on Microsoft's AI and cloud services, highlighting the scale of this partnership. The company's AI revenue in China has grown faster than in any other region, nearly tripling in the financial year ending June 2025. This growth is attributed to Microsoft's unique contract with OpenAI, allowing it to set terms for selling GPT models abroad.

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China Unveils New Measures to Enhance AI Technologies

18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

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18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

China Unveils New Measures to Enhance AI Technologies

China's Ministry of Commerce has announced a new package of measures aimed at enhancing the application of artificial intelligence technologies in domestic consumption. This package includes 17 initiatives designed to integrate AI tools into households and businesses nationwide. Through this strategy, Beijing aims to transform traditional electronic devices into comprehensive smart systems. These measures seek to address the rapid penetration of AI applications in the service sector, shifting their use from retail to public services.

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AI-driven workforce demands hiring for potential, not history: Epitome Global CEO

18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

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18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

AI-driven workforce demands hiring for potential, not history: Epitome Global CEO

Kevin Chan, CEO of Epitome Global, shared insights on the limitations of traditional hiring methods. He noted that AI is transforming skill requirements, making reliance on past performance insufficient. The company has developed a psychological framework over the past decade, utilizing over one million profiles to assess individuals rather than relying on resumes. Traditional hiring practices are ineffective in identifying candidates who can adapt to rapid skill changes.