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3 Jun 202618 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

NVIDIA Enables the Next Era Of Physical AI Research With Agent Skills For Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics And Vision AI

At the CVPR conference, NVIDIA unveiled new AI skills designed to assist researchers and developers in accelerating the development of autonomous vehicles and robotics. The main challenge in physical AI research lies not only in creating stronger models but also in building a complete workflow around them, which necessitates reconstructing real-world scenes and generating rare scenarios. NVIDIA also announced the NVIDIA Cosmos 3 model, the first comprehensive model that integrates visual reasoning, world generation, and actions.

Business

3 Jun 202618 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

These two founders left Goldman and Meta to build voice AI for markets everyone else overlooked

The startup has reported handling over 17,000 calls daily in the Middle East and Africa. This figure highlights the effectiveness of its strategy to expand service offerings, reflecting a growing demand for communication solutions in the region. This achievement underscores the importance of innovation in enhancing customer experience and indicates significant growth opportunities in the telecommunications sector.

Business

3 Jun 202618 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

du, Shorooq partner on $50 million fund to to back regional startups

UAE telecom operator du has launched du Ventures, a $50 million corporate venture fund in partnership with Shorooq. This fund aims to support startups in emerging technologies such as AI and cybersecurity. By leveraging du's infrastructure and customer base, portfolio companies can accelerate their growth and commercialization efforts.

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Agents

Perplexity announces hybrid AI system that decides what runs locally or in the cloud

3 Jun 202618 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Agents

3 Jun 202618 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Perplexity announces hybrid AI system that decides what runs locally or in the cloud

Perplexity has launched a new hybrid AI system that integrates AI models running on personal computers with powerful cloud models. This system automatically determines the optimal location for processing tasks, enhancing overall efficiency. The technology improves resource utilization by making intelligent decisions on whether tasks should be executed locally or in the cloud. This represents a significant step towards integrating local and cloud solutions, allowing users to leverage both options effectively.

Agents

NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion becomes global platform for robotaxi-ready world

3 Jun 202618 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Agents

3 Jun 202618 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion becomes global platform for robotaxi-ready world

NVIDIA has announced a significant expansion of its DRIVE Hyperion platform for robotaxi fleets, uniting global automakers and AV software partners. This platform offers a safe, scalable foundation for level 4 autonomous driving, built on the NVIDIA Halos safety system. As more manufacturers and mobility partners join the DRIVE Hyperion ecosystem, NVIDIA stands out as the sole provider of a level 4-ready platform for robotaxi deployment. The company collaborates with automakers and suppliers across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East to enhance robotaxi operations.

Models

Introducing new capabilities to GPT-Rosalind

3 Jun 202618 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Models

3 Jun 202618 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Introducing new capabilities to GPT-Rosalind

GPT-Rosalind has announced the launch of its new model aimed at enhancing life sciences research through improved biological reasoning and medicinal chemistry expertise. The model excels in genomics analysis and experimental workflows, making it a valuable tool for researchers in the field. This advancement highlights the role of AI in driving innovation in life sciences, enabling scientists to achieve faster and more accurate research outcomes.

Infrastructure

Coralogix raises $200M on bet that someone needs to watch the AI agents

3 Jun 202618 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Infrastructure

3 Jun 202618 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Coralogix raises $200M on bet that someone needs to watch the AI agents

Coralogix has announced its investment in new tools for monitoring AI systems, anticipating a rise in demand as these systems enter production. These tools are designed to monitor system behavior, troubleshoot failures, and provide the operational data necessary for reliable performance. This move is part of the company's strategy to align with increasing trends in the AI sector. The tools are expected to enhance system performance and reduce downtime, thereby improving operational reliability. This investment highlights the importance of innovation in AI infrastructure.

Business

Google Prepares New Features for Android 17 to Enhance Security

3 Jun 202618 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Business

3 Jun 202618 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Google Prepares New Features for Android 17 to Enhance Security

Google is set to launch a range of new features for Android ahead of the anticipated Android 17 update later this year. The updates focus on enhancing protection against fraudulent calls and include AI-powered tools. A key feature is the fake call detection that impersonates a contact, significantly improving user security. This initiative comes in response to the rising incidents of phone fraud, making protection against such calls essential. These updates are particularly important for Android users in the Arab world, as they aim to enhance user experience and provide greater security.

Infrastructure

Moffett AI: Don’t Use a Cannon to Shoot Mosquitoes — Rethinking Inference Cost

3 Jun 202618 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Infrastructure

3 Jun 202618 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Moffett AI: Don’t Use a Cannon to Shoot Mosquitoes — Rethinking Inference Cost

Moffett AI, a rising player in China's AI chip ecosystem, is challenging the conventional wisdom of compute power in AI. CEO Guo Weijun argues that most real-world inference tasks do not require massive compute resources, making the traditional approach inefficient. The company focuses on developing chips that support efficiency by skipping unnecessary weights during computation, allowing for performance improvements without scaling up hardware. This strategy aligns with the growing trend of deploying AI in edge devices where power budgets and latency are critical.