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17 Jul 20263 Safar 1448 AH

NVIDIA Vera Rubin Maximizes Intelligence per Dollar for Post-Training Workloads — a Key Metric for Agentic AI

Agentic AI models require continuous adjustments post-initial training to adapt to changing environments. These models do not just provide answers; they learn from mistakes and adapt to new challenges. The post-training phase has become central, maximizing intelligence per dollar by enhancing the yield from each forward and backward pass. Agentic AI models improve their performance through ongoing learning, making post-training a constant process. Tools and environments change rapidly, necessitating models to adapt to new scenarios. This dynamic implies that each deployment introduces new challenges, increasing the demand for computational resources.

Arab AI Scene

17 Jul 20263 Safar 1448 AH

Think gears up for GCC expansion with $8 million pre-seed funding

Think, an AI infrastructure startup based in Saudi Arabia, has raised over $8 million in a pre-seed funding round, co-led by RAED Ventures and Wa'ed Ventures, with participation from Dhahran Techno Valley's Venture Capital arm and strategic angel investors. This funding round marks the largest AI infrastructure and deeptech pre-seed round in the MENA region to date. Founded in 2025 by Ahmed AlSharif and Ammar Enaya, Think is developing an integrated platform that combines hardware and orchestration software to enhance GPU utilization and lower token costs.

Business

17 Jul 20263 Safar 1448 AH

Apple’s lawsuit couldn’t come at a worse time for OpenAI

Apple filed a trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI last Friday, alleging misconduct that reaches OpenAI's chief hardware officer. The complaint highlights that over 400 former Apple employees are now working at OpenAI, raising concerns about potential insider knowledge being exploited. The timing of this lawsuit is particularly critical, as OpenAI is reportedly preparing for an IPO. This legal challenge could significantly impact the company's reputation and future direction, especially given the number of former Apple employees involved.

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Why the first GPU financiers are turning to inference chips in a $400 million deal

What impact might this loan have on the future of AI development?

Business

DXC’s Private Cloud+ to help enterprises boost control, security and AI readiness

17 Jul 20263 Safar 1448 AH

Business

17 Jul 20263 Safar 1448 AH

DXC’s Private Cloud+ to help enterprises boost control, security and AI readiness

DXC Technology has announced the general availability of DXC Private Cloud+, offering public cloud-like flexibility while maintaining full control over sensitive data. The service is powered by Dell Technologies infrastructure and operated by the DXC OASIS platform, facilitating innovation while adhering to security and compliance requirements.

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Linus Torvalds tells AI critics in the Linux kernel community to fork off

17 Jul 20263 Safar 1448 AH

Agents

17 Jul 20263 Safar 1448 AH

Linus Torvalds tells AI critics in the Linux kernel community to fork off

Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, has expressed strong support for AI tools in kernel development. He stated on the kernel mailing list that he would 'very loudly ignore' anyone trying to dissuade others from using Sashiko, the AI-powered code review tool from the Linux Foundation. These comments come amid intense discussions within the Linux community regarding the use of AI in software development. Torvalds emphasized that Linux is not one of those anti-AI projects, reflecting a shift in how developers engage with this technology.

Business

A scorecard for the AI age

17 Jul 20263 Safar 1448 AH

Business

17 Jul 20263 Safar 1448 AH

A scorecard for the AI age

Sarah Friar, CFO of OpenAI, has introduced a new performance scorecard aimed at measuring the return on investment in artificial intelligence. The scorecard includes metrics such as useful work, cost per successful task, dependability, and return on compute. This initiative is a significant step in enhancing how the effectiveness of AI technologies is measured, providing precise measurement tools that help companies evaluate their investments. The goal is to offer a clear means for businesses to understand the returns from AI utilization.

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Netflix's 300 AI productions show how fast the technology is spreading through entertainment

17 Jul 20263 Safar 1448 AH

Business

17 Jul 20263 Safar 1448 AH

Netflix's 300 AI productions show how fast the technology is spreading through entertainment

Netflix has announced the use of AI in approximately 300 productions, primarily in post-production. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos noted that the docuseries "The American Experiment" features 17 minutes of AI-assisted footage, produced at twice the speed and half the cost. This cost-saving is expected to fund additional content rather than reduce the company's $20 billion budget. This shift reflects the rapid spread of technology within the entertainment industry, allowing for significant efficiency improvements.

Agents

Tongyi Qianwen First AI Agent Earbuds Debut at WAIC: Real-Time Translation, Meeting Minutes, and Health Tracking in All-Day Wearable Design

17 Jul 20263 Safar 1448 AH

Agents

17 Jul 20263 Safar 1448 AH

Tongyi Qianwen First AI Agent Earbuds Debut at WAIC: Real-Time Translation, Meeting Minutes, and Health Tracking in All-Day Wearable Design

Alibaba introduced its first smart earbuds, Tongyi Qianwen, at WAIC 2026, marking its entry into the wearable hardware market. The earbuds feature an all-day wearable design and integrate Qianwen AI assistant capabilities, including real-time translation, automated meeting minutes, and health monitoring. This product aims to redefine AI interaction by providing continuous, context-aware assistance without requiring a screen. The earbuds can listen to meetings and generate automatic summaries, making them ideal for business travelers and professionals needing instant translation.

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WeRide Releases WITT Physical AI Foundation Model: Unifying Multimodal Scene Understanding With Minimum Physical Facts

17 Jul 20263 Safar 1448 AH

Agents

17 Jul 20263 Safar 1448 AH

WeRide Releases WITT Physical AI Foundation Model: Unifying Multimodal Scene Understanding With Minimum Physical Facts

WeRide has announced the launch of WITT, which utilizes physical fact units as fundamental elements for unified multimodal scene understanding. This model aims to support the company's autonomous driving systems and broader robotics applications, emphasizing the need for a different architectural approach than traditional models.