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17 Aug 20265 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Nvidia investing $1.5B in SoftBank data center developer behind OpenAI project

Nvidia has announced its investment in SoftBank, a data center developer, ensuring that its chips will power an OpenAI data center. This investment is part of Nvidia's strategy to meet the growing demand for AI technologies. This move is strategic as Nvidia aims to expand the use of its technologies in data centers that support AI applications. This collaboration is expected to enhance performance and efficiency in data processing.

Infrastructure

17 Aug 20265 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

OpenAI signs record Ohio data center lease with Nvidia backing up to $105 billion

OpenAI has signed a 20-year lease for an 8-gigawatt data center in Ohio. Nvidia is guaranteeing up to $105 billion for the residual value of the facilities and will serve as the exclusive chip supplier. Reports indicate that nine tech companies now hold around $3 trillion in AI commitments that are not reflected on any balance sheet.

Infrastructure

17 Aug 20265 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

The next silicon? AI data centre material faces price spike amid China supply crunch

Indium phosphate prices are experiencing an unprecedented surge due to rising demand for optical modules in data centers. This compound is essential for manufacturing lasers that convert electrical signals into light, enabling rapid data transmission through fiber-optic cables. As a major producer, China has seen prices climb sharply. A recent financial services report indicates that this increase reflects the growing demand for AI technologies that require fast and efficient data transfer.

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Nvidia Invests $1.5 Billion in SB Energy to Expand AI Computing Capacity

What impact will Nvidia's investments have on the AI market in the region?

Business

AI video market has bounced back from Sora's false start

17 Aug 20265 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

17 Aug 20265 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

AI video market has bounced back from Sora's false start

AI production companies like Promise are establishing themselves around Hollywood's historic studios, utilizing real-time backgrounds and AI tools to reduce production costs. Netflix employs AI in 300 of its 1,000 titles, while the startup Higgsfield has reached a valuation of $5.4 billion, indicating significant growth in this sector. What began as a tech demo has evolved into a standalone industry, complete with job titles and disputes over profit-sharing, highlighting the importance of AI in the future of cinema.

Infrastructure

Securing the Infrastructure of Intelligence

17 Aug 20265 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Infrastructure

17 Aug 20265 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Securing the Infrastructure of Intelligence

NVIDIA has announced a partnership with SB Energy to secure LPS capacity at the PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Portsmouth, Ohio, where the new AI factory will host advanced AI technologies. OpenAI will utilize this factory to expand its training and inference capabilities, reflecting the growing demand for compute. Establishing AI factories requires critical resources such as advanced chips and power, making the securing of these resources a fundamental part of infrastructure strategies.

Business

Rapid7 and StarLink expand partnership to strengthen security operations across Africa

17 Aug 20265 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

17 Aug 20265 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Rapid7 and StarLink expand partnership to strengthen security operations across Africa

Rapid7, a leader in AI-powered cybersecurity operations, announced an expanded strategic partnership with StarLink, an Infinigate Group company, across Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya. This collaboration aims to build the technical expertise and service capabilities necessary to enhance visibility, prioritize risks, and respond more quickly. As cloud services and AI usage grow in these regions, security teams must better understand assets and risks.

Arab AI Scene

e& first to embed AI in core connectivity

17 Aug 20265 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

17 Aug 20265 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

e& first to embed AI in core connectivity

e& UAE has announced that it is the first telecom provider in the region to embed agentic AI into its mobile and fixed connectivity plans. This includes Business Pro fixed internet services such as Digital Internet and Digital Premium Internet, along with local GPU capacity through Sovereign AI Compute. By integrating AI into the connectivity plans that companies already purchase, e& aims to simplify AI adoption, reducing the need for businesses to piece together infrastructure, security, and compute from multiple vendors. This is particularly beneficial for smaller businesses lacking the budget or technical staff.

Business

Hong Kong halves environmental impact review times with AI in efficiency drive

17 Aug 20265 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

17 Aug 20265 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Hong Kong halves environmental impact review times with AI in efficiency drive

Hong Kong authorities announced a reduction in environmental impact assessment time by up to 50% through the use of artificial intelligence. An official noted that AI adoption has cut wait times for some public services by as much as 90%. The first batch of 30 projects aimed at enhancing efficiency involves 13 government departments, covering areas such as transport, food business licensing, leisure and sports facilities, environmental hygiene, and complaint handling.

Business

Logitech advances human-centric hybrid workplaces across IMEA through AI

17 Aug 20265 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

17 Aug 20265 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Logitech advances human-centric hybrid workplaces across IMEA through AI

Polina Anokhina Denis outlines how AI-powered collaboration is reshaping workplace experiences in the region. The shift towards hybrid work necessitates rethinking how employees collaborate, communicate, and enhance productivity across offices and homes. Demand is moving towards integrated workplace ecosystems that combine AI collaboration, ergonomic design, and simplified management.