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Goldman Sachs Leads $500 Billion Investment Partnership with Nvidia

Goldman Sachs is in intensive talks with potential investors to join Nvidia's $500 billion AI infrastructure funding initiative. American insurance companies and asset managers are expected to form the core of the investment base, with asset managers planning to retain a significant share of the funding. This move follows Nvidia's announcement of partnerships with six major financial institutions to establish computing platforms aimed at attracting external capital to support data center expansions.

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14 Aug 20262 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Samsung health AI models analyse wearable biosignal data

Samsung Research America has introduced two AI foundation models designed to learn from wearable biosignals. The focus is on data captured by smartwatches, including heart activity, sleep, and physical activity. The Connected Care vision was discussed at the Health Forum during Galaxy Unpacked in July 2026.

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14 Aug 20262 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

ZDAI Launches GLM-5.3 Model to Enhance Cybersecurity

Chinese AI startup ZDAI announced that its open-source model, GLM-5.3, achieved an 84.5% success rate in the Cyber Game test, surpassing Anthropic's Mythos 5. GLM-5.3 differs from Mythos 5 in its ability to convert discovered vulnerabilities into effective attacks, scoring 54.4% in the Exploit Bench test compared to 78% for Mythos 5. Additionally, GLM-5.3 completed 105 attack development tasks in two hours, while Mythos 5 completed 181 tasks in the same timeframe.

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Zhipu AI releases GLM-5.3, claims it's the strongest open-weights coding model

14 Aug 20262 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

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14 Aug 20262 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Zhipu AI releases GLM-5.3, claims it's the strongest open-weights coding model

Zhipu AI has announced the release of GLM-5.3, touted as the strongest open-weights coding model, boasting a 50% improvement over its predecessor. Specifically trained for cybersecurity, the model has enabled security teams to identify 2,436 vulnerabilities across 269 projects. The model weights are set to be made open source in two weeks. This launch marks a significant advancement in coding models, enhancing security teams' capabilities to effectively tackle cybersecurity threats.

Business

Google AI health coach to use Abbott glucose data

14 Aug 20262 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

14 Aug 20262 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Google AI health coach to use Abbott glucose data

Abbott has announced a partnership with Google to integrate continuous glucose monitoring data with AI-powered health tools. Under this agreement, data from Abbott's Lingo glucose monitor will be incorporated into the Google Health app, allowing users to view glucose trends alongside activity and sleep information. Google's Health Coach, built on Gemini technology, will utilize Lingo data to provide recommendations on nutrition, activity, and sleep. Access to the AI coach requires a Google Health Premium subscription, with Google warning that AI responses may be inaccurate or incomplete.

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X Square Robot Set Its Benchmark at Figure AI's Number — Then Beat It by 45%

14 Aug 20262 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Agents

14 Aug 20262 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

X Square Robot Set Its Benchmark at Figure AI's Number — Then Beat It by 45%

X Square Robot successfully sorted 1,816 parcels in one hour, exceeding its target of 1,248 parcels, which is Figure AI's average performance. On August 12, the Shenzhen-based AI startup showcased its unedited performance through a livestream on X and YouTube, utilizing a stationary dual-arm system to sort packages. This achievement highlights X Square's competitive edge in the market, emphasizing the significant difference between actual performance and benchmarks set by rivals, thereby strengthening its position in the industrial automation sector.

Business

Apple looks to give Siri AI news access

14 Aug 20262 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

14 Aug 20262 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Apple looks to give Siri AI news access

Apple is pursuing multi-year deals with publishers to provide its Siri AI assistant with access to news and real-time information. According to The Wall Street Journal, these partnerships aim to enhance Siri's accuracy after years of lagging behind rival AI assistants. Instead of fixed licensing fees, Apple is proposing a variable compensation structure, allowing publishers to earn revenue based on how often Siri uses or cites their reporting. The company has discussed a nine-figure payout pool, offering media outlets greater visibility into their content's usage.

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Apple trained its own AI model for China with help from Alibaba

14 Aug 20262 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

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14 Aug 20262 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Apple trained its own AI model for China with help from Alibaba

Reports indicate that Apple has trained a custom AI model tailored for the Chinese market in partnership with Alibaba. This rare collaboration emerges amid escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington, highlighting Apple's intent to strengthen its foothold in China. The development of a custom AI model marks a shift from Apple's previous strategy in China, which relied on off-the-shelf models. Partnering with Alibaba allows Apple greater control over its products, potentially enhancing its competitiveness in the Chinese smartphone market.

Arab AI Scene

Monsha’at and SDAIA Conclude AI Week Activities

14 Aug 20262 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

14 Aug 20262 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Monsha’at and SDAIA Conclude AI Week Activities

The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at), in partnership with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), concluded AI Week, held from August 9 to 13, 2026, coinciding with the Kingdom's Year of Artificial Intelligence. The initiative was hosted across SME support centers in Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Madinah, Aseer, Jazan, Qassim, and Al-Baha, featuring 17 exhibitors, six main sessions, and 78 entrepreneurial meetings. It attracted over 40 public, private, and educational entities, benefiting more than 3,900 individuals.