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20 Jul 20266 Safar 1448 AH

Here are the 30,000 songs Sony is suing Udio’s AI music generator over

Sony Music Entertainment has filed a new lawsuit against Udio, accusing the AI music generator of infringing the copyright of over 30,000 songs, including hits like Elvis Presley's Hound Dog and Beyoncé's Say My Name. The lawsuit, filed in a New York court on Monday, claims that this list represents "only a small portion of Plaintiffs' works that Udio infringed," as reported by Music Business Worldwide. In 2024, Sony, along with Universal Music Group and Warner Records, previously filed a lawsuit against Udio and the AI music generator Suno. After gaining access to Udio's training data through discovery, Sony confirmed further violations.

Infrastructure

20 Jul 20266 Safar 1448 AH

Google is working on a new AI chip designed to make Gemini more efficient

Alphabet, Google's parent company, is developing a new chip aimed at enhancing the efficiency of its Gemini models. This initiative is part of the company's efforts to improve the performance of its models, with the new chip expected to reduce energy consumption and increase processing speed. This development reflects a growing trend towards enhancing AI efficiency, which could positively impact corporate strategies in the technology sector.

Governance

20 Jul 20266 Safar 1448 AH

Chris Fall Resigns from U.S. Department of Commerce AI Division

A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the resignation of Chris Fall, director of the American Center for AI Standards and Innovation, just three months after his appointment. Arvind Raman, who oversees the department's AI testing institute, will temporarily take over Fall's duties. The department did not provide a reason for Fall's resignation, and a spokesperson for President Trump declined to comment.

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Business

Kuadra raises funding to expand AI-powered construction management

20 Jul 20266 Safar 1448 AH

Business

20 Jul 20266 Safar 1448 AH

Kuadra raises funding to expand AI-powered construction management

Kuadra, an Egyptian construction technology startup, has secured a funding round led by Edafa Venture Capital to launch what it claims is Egypt's first unified AI-powered platform for managing the construction project lifecycle. Founded in 2025 by Ahmed Salem, Kuadra develops AI-driven workflow automation solutions for contractors. The new platform aims to enable contractors to analyze tender documents, extract technical specifications, automate procurement processes, allocate work packages, and evaluate bids through a single system.

Business

Microsoft and AMD Expand Partnership in Artificial Intelligence

20 Jul 20266 Safar 1448 AH

Business

20 Jul 20266 Safar 1448 AH

Microsoft and AMD Expand Partnership in Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft and AMD have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership in graphics processing, central processing, and networking to enhance AI infrastructure. Microsoft will deploy AMD's Helios platform to run inference operations for advanced AI models, supporting Azure's AI applications. The agreement includes the addition of two new virtual machine series based on AMD's sixth-generation EPYC processors, as well as an expansion of the use of Pensando data processing units. AMD is expected to start shipping the Helios platform to customers, including Microsoft, in the second half of 2026.

Models

District 9 director Neill Blomkamp releases first short film made entirely with AI video generation

20 Jul 20266 Safar 1448 AH

Models

20 Jul 20266 Safar 1448 AH

District 9 director Neill Blomkamp releases first short film made entirely with AI video generation

Director Neill Blomkamp has launched his new short film titled "Nightborne," which runs for thirteen minutes and was entirely produced using the Seedance 2.0 AI video model. Blomkamp directed the film frame by frame using text prompts, showcasing the capabilities of AI in filmmaking. He also founded a new film studio called Barley Studios to produce an upcoming feature film. This development marks a significant step in integrating AI into the film industry, opening new avenues for filmmakers and creatives in the Arab world. This innovation could transform how films are produced and deliver fresh content to audiences.

Infrastructure

Nvidia's grip on AI chips weakens as Microsoft turns to AMD and Anthropic may follow

20 Jul 20266 Safar 1448 AH

Infrastructure

20 Jul 20266 Safar 1448 AH

Nvidia's grip on AI chips weakens as Microsoft turns to AMD and Anthropic may follow

Microsoft is expanding its Azure AI infrastructure with AMD's new Helios platform, expected to challenge Nvidia's GPU systems in the second half of 2026. A public GitHub profile indicates that Anthropic is also testing AMD hardware, increasing pressure on Nvidia's pricing power. This strategic shift reflects a significant change in the AI chip market landscape. This expansion suggests that competition in the AI sector will intensify, potentially impacting product pricing and fostering innovation. Nvidia will face new challenges as AMD enters the fray.

Models

Kimi K3: The open-weights escalation

20 Jul 20266 Safar 1448 AH

Models

20 Jul 20266 Safar 1448 AH

Kimi K3: The open-weights escalation

On Thursday, July 16, Moonshot AI launched its latest flagship model, Kimi K3, a 2.8T parameter MoE model. The model's weights are set to be released on July 27, reflecting the company's commitment to this timeline. Predictions suggest that the performance gap between open and closed models has decreased from 6-9 months to 3-5 months. Kimi K3 is a frontier model, ranking #2 on the Vals AI index and #3 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, surpassing models like Claude Fable and GPT-5.6 Sol Max. This demonstrates Moonshot AI's ability to compete with companies like Anthropic and OpenAI, despite having far fewer resources.

Agents

At SIGGRAPH, NVIDIA Advances Graphics and Simulation With Agentic and Physical AI

20 Jul 20266 Safar 1448 AH

Agents

20 Jul 20266 Safar 1448 AH

At SIGGRAPH, NVIDIA Advances Graphics and Simulation With Agentic and Physical AI

The SIGGRAPH 2023 conference in Los Angeles showcases new AI technologies, with NVIDIA leaders discussing neural rendering techniques and world models. The conference highlights how these innovations enhance the creation and understanding of virtual worlds by both humans and machines. Presentations include new protocols like the Model Context Protocol, enabling AI to interact within creative tools, allowing creators to maintain control over the creative process. Technologies such as the NIM microservice and Cosmos 3 Edge are also featured, enhancing AI's ability to generate new content.