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11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

NTT DATA and Nutanix partner to accelerate hybrid cloud and AI infrastructure modernisation

NTT DATA has announced a strategic partnership with Nutanix to enhance hybrid multicloud adoption in the Middle East and Africa. This collaboration aims to support organizations in modernizing their infrastructure and improving AI readiness, reflecting a growing trend towards sustainable innovation. Organizations in the region are increasingly prioritizing infrastructure that supports long-term innovation. By combining their expertise, NTT DATA and Nutanix aim to provide tailored solutions that address real challenges faced by clients.

Business

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

ATERMES unveils next-generation AI-driven defence ecosystem and dedicated MRO division

French company ATERMES, a leader in surveillance and security solutions, will prominently participate in Eurosatory 2026 in Paris from June 15 to 19. The company will showcase an advanced range of autonomous solutions aimed at countering asymmetric threats, with a focus on the new ALTORE system designed to combat hostile drones. The ALTORE system features precise detection and rapid identification capabilities, providing immediate protection for field commanders against complex aerial threats.

Governance

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Taiwan Moves to Criminalize Unauthorized AI Chip Exports to Mainland China in Major Policy Shift

Taiwan is set to impose new restrictions on AI chip exports to mainland China, classifying unauthorized shipments as a criminal offense. This marks a significant escalation from the previous blacklist approach, which targeted specific companies like Huawei, now applying broadly to all Chinese customers. The move signals a tightening of Taiwan's semiconductor export stance, especially following a high-profile smuggling case involving 50 AI servers with NVIDIA chips.

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Business

London Stock Exchange Overcomes AI Fears and Recovers

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Business

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

London Stock Exchange Overcomes AI Fears and Recovers

The London Stock Exchange has intensified efforts to shed its label as a potential 'victim' of AI, leading to a stock recovery. After a sharp 13% drop in February, shares have risen 27% since Elliott Management announced a significant stake in the company. Markets are beginning to accept that the negative impact of AI on the Exchange's product pricing may be less severe than previously thought, as UBS removed the group from its list of tech-threatened companies. However, the Exchange must prove its ability to convert AI tools into tangible revenue.

Governance

Anthropic CEO Calls for Stricter AI Regulations

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Governance

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Anthropic CEO Calls for Stricter AI Regulations

Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, called for stricter regulations on artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for governments to have the authority to intervene and prevent the deployment of models that may pose unacceptable risks. He stressed that the development of this technology should occur under clear controls to ensure public benefits and mitigate potential dangers. Amodei noted that the rapid advancement of AI capabilities necessitates a reassessment of current safety tools, indicating that existing governance systems are not keeping pace with the accelerating technological progress, which could lead to widespread risks.

Models

Anthropic Walks Back Policy That Could Have ‘Sabotaged’ AI Researchers Using Claude

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Models

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Anthropic Walks Back Policy That Could Have ‘Sabotaged’ AI Researchers Using Claude

Anthropic announced a significant policy change for Fable 5, making safeguards for frontier LLM development more transparent. This decision follows widespread backlash regarding a previous policy that limited the effectiveness of requests related to advanced AI model development without user notification. In a statement, Anthropic acknowledged, "We made the wrong tradeoff and we apologize for not getting the balance right," highlighting the importance of transparency in AI development. This shift reflects the growing pressure from the academic community for clearer guidelines.

Agents

Anthropic Walks Back Policy That Could Have ‘Sabotaged’ AI Researchers Using Claude

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Agents

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Anthropic Walks Back Policy That Could Have ‘Sabotaged’ AI Researchers Using Claude

Claude has revised its policy in response to concerns raised by researchers regarding potential restrictions on developing competing AI models. The proposed policy aimed to limit Claude's innovation capabilities, sparking significant debate within academic and industry circles. This shift highlights the importance of considering expert opinions in AI development and suggests a need for an open environment that fosters innovation and competition.

Business

ByteDance Spins Off AI Drug Discovery Business for Independent Financing, AI4S Enters Industrial Phase

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Business

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

ByteDance Spins Off AI Drug Discovery Business for Independent Financing, AI4S Enters Industrial Phase

ByteDance has spun off its AI-driven drug discovery division into an independent entity, initiating a new financing process. The new entity, led by Liu Kai and comprising around 50 members, will retain control under ByteDance. It will continue to receive computational support from ByteDance's Volcano Engine cloud platform. The drug discovery team was established in 2021, focusing on foundational model research. Over the past five years, the team has built an impressive portfolio of technologies, including the Protenix and Seedfold models, set to be released in 2025, which achieve high accuracy in predicting protein structures.

Infrastructure

MIIT Calls for Strengthened R&D of High-End Optoelectronic Chips in New AI Communications Policy Plan

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Infrastructure

11 Jun 202626 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

MIIT Calls for Strengthened R&D of High-End Optoelectronic Chips in New AI Communications Policy Plan

The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released a new policy document urging the acceleration of research and development in advanced optoelectronic communication chips and devices. The "AI + Communications" plan outlines a comprehensive strategy that spans from chip components to national networks, targeting high-speed optoelectronic communication chips and optical switching devices. The document emphasizes enhancing optical interconnection technologies for supercomputing networks, highlighting the importance of experimental projects for hybrid optical network technologies.