AI News

Follow the latest AI and automation news

3 Jun 202618 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Core42 and Solutions+ Partner to Build Sovereign AI Infrastructure Across MIC Group

Core42, a G42 company, has announced a strategic partnership with Solutions+ to provide secure and scalable AI infrastructure. This agreement was revealed at the "Make it in the Emirates" event in Abu Dhabi, positioning Core42 as the foundational infrastructure provider for MIC Group and Abu Dhabi government entities. Solutions+ will utilize Core42’s AI infrastructure through the Compass API to power its WEAVE AI platform. This platform will enable access to large language models and GPU compute necessary for developing enterprise-grade AI applications in a sovereign-compliant environment.

Arab AI Scene

3 Jun 202618 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

G42 and OpenAI launch partnership to deploy advanced AI capabilities optimized for the UAE and broader region

G42, a leading UAE technology group, has partnered with OpenAI to deliver advanced AI solutions tailored for the UAE and regional markets. This collaboration will leverage OpenAI's generative AI models in sectors where G42 has expertise, such as financial services and healthcare. The partnership aims to simplify the integration of these AI capabilities into existing enterprise landscapes, enabling organizations to maximize the potential of OpenAI's models. G42 will prioritize its AI infrastructure to support local and regional operations on Microsoft Azure data centers.

Models

2 Jun 202617 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Microsoft's new MAI models

Microsoft has announced the launch of two new language models: MAI-Thinking-1 and MAI-Code-1-Flash. MAI-Thinking-1 features 1 trillion parameters with 35 billion active parameters, while MAI-Code-1-Flash boasts 137 billion parameters and 5 billion active parameters, specifically designed for high performance in GitHub Copilot. Microsoft emphasizes that MAI-Thinking-1 was trained on commercially licensed data, setting it apart in the market. Similarly, MAI-Code-1-Flash was developed entirely using clean, appropriately licensed data, raising questions about the data sources utilized.

💡

Industrial Software Leaders Build Secure, Autonomous AI Engineers With NVIDIA NemoClaw

How can AI enhance workflows in industrial engineering?

Business

Meta Reverses Employee Data Collection Plan for AI Training

2 Jun 202617 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Business

2 Jun 202617 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Meta Reverses Employee Data Collection Plan for AI Training

Meta has reversed its plan to collect employee computer usage data, including mouse movements and keystrokes, following internal employee criticism. The company stated it would scale back the program aimed at enhancing AI systems. In an internal memo, Meta expressed confidence in its privacy safeguards but acknowledged employee concerns regarding personal data and the program's impact on battery life. Employees also requested greater control over the timing of data collection.

Business

Microsoft Build 2026: The 7 biggest announcements

2 Jun 202617 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Business

2 Jun 202617 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Microsoft Build 2026: The 7 biggest announcements

Microsoft kicked off Build 2026 with a keynote from CEO Satya Nadella, unveiling several updates. These included new Surface hardware, an always-on personal assistant, and enhancements to the company's AI models. A notable introduction was the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, aimed at developers wanting to run local AI models. It features Nvidia's new Arm-based Spark RTX chip and comes with 128GB of memory.

Models

New Microsoft tool lets devs spin up AI behavior tests using text descriptions

2 Jun 202617 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Models

2 Jun 202617 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

New Microsoft tool lets devs spin up AI behavior tests using text descriptions

On Tuesday, Microsoft announced the launch of the Adaptive Spec-driven Scoring framework for AI evaluation and regression testing. This open-source framework aims to streamline AI evaluations, providing developers with effective testing tools. The system supports multiple AI assessments, allowing users to customize evaluation criteria to meet their needs. It also offers access to a suite of tools that enhance testing accuracy and improve model performance.

Agents

NVIDIA Partners With Microsoft on Unified Stack for Agentic AI Deployment, From Windows Devices to Cloud to Local

2 Jun 202617 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Agents

2 Jun 202617 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

NVIDIA Partners With Microsoft on Unified Stack for Agentic AI Deployment, From Windows Devices to Cloud to Local

NVIDIA and Microsoft have announced an expanded partnership to deliver agentic AI technology. During the Microsoft Build conference, the founders of both companies, Jensen Huang and Satya Nadella, discussed reimagining Windows devices to support this new technology. The new products include RTX Spark and DGX Station for Windows, offering up to 1 petaflop of performance and unified memory of up to 128 GB. Advanced systems from brands like ASUS, Dell, and HP will be available in Q4 of this year.

Infrastructure

Microsoft Unveils New Quantum Chip Enhanced by AI Technology

2 Jun 202617 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Infrastructure

2 Jun 202617 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Microsoft Unveils New Quantum Chip Enhanced by AI Technology

Microsoft announced on Tuesday the launch of a new quantum computing chip named Majorana 2, with expectations for commercially viable quantum devices by 2029. This announcement comes as Microsoft competes with IBM, Google, and Amazon in developing quantum systems capable of solving complex problems in fields such as medicine and cybersecurity. The new chip utilizes lead instead of aluminum, resulting in performance improvements of up to 1,000 times in certain metrics, aided by AI tools developed by the company.

Business

OpenAI expands Codex with role-specific plugins to build a general-purpose app for non-developers

2 Jun 202617 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Business

2 Jun 202617 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

OpenAI expands Codex with role-specific plugins to build a general-purpose app for non-developers

OpenAI is expanding its Codex tool with new role-specific plugins aimed at data analysis, sales, and investment banking. The tool is currently used by five million people weekly, with a significant portion being non-developers, highlighting its growing appeal. Data indicates that one in five users is not a developer, and this non-developer group is growing three times faster than the developer base. This trend suggests that OpenAI is positioning Codex as a versatile application for various professional fields.