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17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

AT&T expands its 400G network

AT&T has announced the expansion of its 400G network to 16 new urban areas in the United States, aimed at supporting businesses under increasing pressure to meet traffic demands in the AI era. The service is now available at 440,000 locations, with plans for rapid deployment within 15 days. The 400G network features a design that ensures seamless connectivity between cloud work sites and data, incorporating security within the network. This service is present in over 130 carrier hotel locations, enhancing companies' ability to efficiently manage AI workloads.

Business

17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

G42 Cloud and Gulf Business Machines enter strategic partnership to bring advanced technologies to regional enterprises

G42, an Abu Dhabi-based AI company, has announced a strategic partnership with Gulf Business Machines (GBM) to enhance digital transformation in the region. The partnership aims to support both public and private institutions by providing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and business automation. This collaboration will enable GBM to offer cutting-edge solutions available on the G42 Cloud to its clients, enhancing its capabilities in delivering digital solutions across various sectors, including banking and healthcare.

Infrastructure

17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

Panel-Level Packaging Emerges as New Battleground for Semiconductor Equipment Makers

The semiconductor equipment industry is experiencing a significant shift towards Panel-Level Packaging (PLP) as it transitions from round wafers to square panels to accommodate larger AI chips. TSMC's CoWoS technology currently dominates the advanced packaging market, holding a 69% share expected by 2025. However, the industry is moving towards CoPoS, which enhances material utilization by using rectangular panels instead of circular wafers.

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Alibaba Releases Qwen-Robot Series, Its First Embodied AI Model Family

What impact will embodied AI have on various industries?

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Introducing LifeSciBench

17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

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17 Jun 20262 Muharram 1448 AH

Introducing LifeSciBench

LifeSciBench has been launched as a new standard designed to assess how artificial intelligence systems handle real scientific research tasks. This standard aims to enhance the accuracy of decisions made by intelligent systems in scientific fields, thereby increasing the reliability of results. LifeSciBench has been authored and reviewed by experts in the field, ensuring it serves as a trustworthy benchmark for performance evaluation. This standard enables researchers and developers to measure the effectiveness of intelligent systems in addressing complex challenges in scientific research.

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Hands Free, AIs Forward: NVIDIA XR AI Brings Agents to AR Glasses

16 Jun 20261 Muharram 1448 AH

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16 Jun 20261 Muharram 1448 AH

Hands Free, AIs Forward: NVIDIA XR AI Brings Agents to AR Glasses

NVIDIA has launched the public beta of NVIDIA XR AI, providing developers with a framework to build multimodal AI agents. This framework allows the creation of applications for augmented reality and XR devices, facilitating the integration of AI into these modern technologies. This initiative is significant as the use of augmented reality technologies continues to rise, offering advanced tools for developers. The new framework includes innovative features like voice and image recognition, enhancing applications' ability to interact effectively with users.

Infrastructure

Coherent Breaks Ground on Expanded Texas Facility, Scaling AI’s Optical Backbone

16 Jun 20261 Muharram 1448 AH

Infrastructure

16 Jun 20261 Muharram 1448 AH

Coherent Breaks Ground on Expanded Texas Facility, Scaling AI’s Optical Backbone

Coherent has broken ground on an expanded manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas, aimed at increasing semiconductor production. This facility will produce indium phosphide wafers that facilitate data transfer between chips, servers, and data centers at light speed, enhancing modern AI infrastructure. This initiative aligns with efforts to revitalize chip manufacturing in the U.S., with Coherent announcing a $50 million CHIPS Act grant to support the project.

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Google Launches Final Release of Android 17 and wearOS 7

16 Jun 20261 Muharram 1448 AH

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16 Jun 20261 Muharram 1448 AH

Google Launches Final Release of Android 17 and wearOS 7

Google has officially launched the final release of Android 17, featuring significant enhancements in user experience. The company also introduced wearOS 7 for smartwatches, emphasizing the integration of AI across its devices. The new update is initially available for Pixel phone users and includes the Pixel Drop package, adding new features that enhance the system's effectiveness.

Business

Microsoft's Copilot Cowork moves to usage-based billing and may tap DeepSeek

16 Jun 20261 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

16 Jun 20261 Muharram 1448 AH

Microsoft's Copilot Cowork moves to usage-based billing and may tap DeepSeek

Microsoft is considering a fine-tuned version of Deepseek V4 as a more affordable option for Copilot Cowork. This shift aligns with the company's move to usage-based billing, as Copilot head Charles Lamanna stated that flat-rate pricing is not sustainable. This change reflects a broader industry trend where companies are adopting more flexible pricing models to meet evolving customer needs.

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CNTXT AI closes $60 million Series A to deploy secure AI infrastructure worldwide

16 Jun 20261 Muharram 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

16 Jun 20261 Muharram 1448 AH

CNTXT AI closes $60 million Series A to deploy secure AI infrastructure worldwide

CNTXT AI, a UAE-based data and AI company, has raised $60 million in a Series A funding round co-led by AI71 and BlueFive Capital. This funding aims to accelerate product development, enter new markets, and deploy secure AI infrastructure for both enterprise and government clients. Founded in 2023 by Mohammad Abu Sheikh, CNTXT AI focuses on sovereign AI solutions that allow organizations to build and scale AI applications while maintaining full data control. The company’s previous venture, LocAI, was acquired by AI71, which now returns as a co-lead investor.