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17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

UK Reaches Critical Turning Point in AI Adoption

Mureen Costello, VP of Google Cloud, stated that AI adoption in the UK has reached a critical turning point, with companies moving from experimentation to large-scale deployment. Government and private sectors are now relying on these tools for complex operations and tangible gains. The success of THG in using AI to boost customer spending illustrates structural changes across various economic sectors.

Business

17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

Pinterest launches an experimental AI shopping app called ‘Ask Pinterest’

Pinterest has introduced 'Ask Pinterest,' an experimental AI-driven shopping app designed to enhance user interaction. This app allows users to seek recommendations and inspiration through a conversational interface. The application leverages AI technology to create a more intuitive shopping experience, enabling users to engage with the platform in a natural manner. This launch aligns with Pinterest's strategy to strengthen its presence in the e-commerce sector.

Business

17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

Google Cloud generative AI automates council planning operations

UK government ministries are deploying Google's AI across local agencies to enhance planning operations. This initiative aims to tackle unstructured data that hinders infrastructure development, with the government setting a target to build 1.5 million homes by 2029. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, along with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, has expanded machine learning tools to expedite municipal application processing. The rollout of the 'Extract' application and the advancement of the 'Enhanced Planning Decisions' model were confirmed during the Google Cloud Summit in London.

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AI infrastructure growth is rewriting rules of data centre design, says Equinix MENA MD

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Business

Hyperscalers may soon be unable to fund their AI buildout from cash flow alone

17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

Hyperscalers may soon be unable to fund their AI buildout from cash flow alone

An Epoch AI analysis reveals that major companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Oracle are increasing their AI infrastructure spending by 70% annually. In contrast, their operating cash flow is only growing by 23%, raising concerns about financial sustainability. If this trend continues, spending could surpass cash flow as early as Q3 2026, prompting worries among investors regarding these companies' ability to fund their AI initiatives from current revenues. This situation highlights potential financial strains.

Business

Tenable unveils AI-powered cloud detection and response capabilities

17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

Tenable unveils AI-powered cloud detection and response capabilities

Tenable has announced new AI-powered cloud threat detection capabilities that enhance the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform. These features enable security teams to prioritize and remediate the exposures actively targeted by attackers. Tenable One Cloud Exposure correlates runtime telemetry with deep exposure context, improving threat investigations. As attackers increasingly weaponize AI, security teams must move beyond static defenses and adopt more dynamic strategies to manage risks effectively.

Business

Bezos: AI Will Create New Jobs Instead of Job Losses

17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

Bezos: AI Will Create New Jobs Instead of Job Losses

Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, predicts that the expansion of artificial intelligence will lead to a labor shortage rather than job losses. During the "VivaTech" conference in Paris, he noted that the productivity gains from AI will drive economic growth, resulting in a higher demand for human labor. Bezos also discussed his AI startup, Prometheus, which aims to accelerate manufacturing and engineering processes through advanced AI tools.

Models

A near-autonomous AI chemist improves a challenging reaction in medicinal chemistry

17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

Models

17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

A near-autonomous AI chemist improves a challenging reaction in medicinal chemistry

OpenAI and Molecule.one have successfully enhanced a key drug-making reaction using AI technology. The implementation of GPT-5.4 has led to significant advancements in medicinal chemistry research, showcasing AI's potential to optimize chemical processes. This development is crucial for the pharmaceutical industry, as AI demonstrates the ability to improve chemical reactions, thereby accelerating the drug development process. This progress comes at a time when reliance on AI in scientific research is increasing.

Infrastructure

Samsung and Google are potentially in talks for next-gen AI chip

17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

Infrastructure

17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

Samsung and Google are potentially in talks for next-gen AI chip

Google is in talks with Samsung Electronics to manufacture part of its new AI processor. If the deal goes through, it may involve using Samsung's 2-nanometer production technology. According to The Information, Google plans to commission TSMC to produce the main component of its tensor processing unit (TPU) called Icefish. Icefish is still under development, with mass production potentially starting in 2028. If an agreement is reached, it would significantly boost Samsung's manufacturing ambitions, enhancing its efforts to secure more business in advanced chip production.

Infrastructure

Nvidia looks to regain ground in China with the Vera CPU

17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

Infrastructure

17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

Nvidia looks to regain ground in China with the Vera CPU

Nvidia has informed its clients in China that its new Vera CPU may be available by August 2026, marking an effort to regain its footing in a market hindered by U.S. export restrictions. Vera, Nvidia's first standalone processor for intelligent workloads, reportedly delivers performance up to 1.8 times that of competing processors. Unveiled in March 2026 as part of the Vera Rubin architecture, it is seen as a key tool for the company's growth. A major cloud service provider in China plans to order over 300 servers equipped with dual Vera processors for testing, indicating Nvidia's potential entry into the server processor market.