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13 Aug 20261 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

ME leads global AI adoption as firms turn investment into productivity gains: Autodesk

Autodesk's 2026 State of Design & Make: AI Pulse report reveals that 87% of Middle Eastern organizations feel an urgent need to adopt AI, the highest globally. Additionally, 92% reported productivity gains from AI deployment, exceeding the global average of 84%. The region also outperformed in innovation and decision-making, with 90% indicating positive impacts on innovation compared to 77% worldwide.

Business

13 Aug 20261 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Facebook Launches AI-Powered Creator Studio App for Content Creators

Facebook has launched a new app called Creator Studio, leveraging artificial intelligence to assist content creators in understanding their account performance, planning upcoming posts, and engaging with followers. The app aims to simplify content management, allowing users to access precise analytics without delving into complex data dashboards. The official launch follows a limited testing phase that began in June.

Infrastructure

13 Aug 20261 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Nvidia’s new $500B plan is risky but brilliant, especially for aging GPUs

Nvidia is working to convince a new group of financiers to continue funding AI projects, highlighting the critical role of GPUs in this sector. GPUs are essential for developing AI technologies, as they accelerate deep learning processes and enhance performance. Nvidia hopes this initiative will lead to increased investments in the field. If Nvidia succeeds in attracting funding, it could stabilize the GPU market and strengthen its competitive position amid the growing demand for AI technologies.

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ChatGPT and Gemini Surpass One Billion Monthly Users in AI

What are your predictions for the future of smart chatbots after this milestone?

Business

Does Google even want to win at AI?

13 Aug 20261 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

13 Aug 20261 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Does Google even want to win at AI?

Last week, Google announced a significant restructuring of its AI division, Google DeepMind, with Jeff Dean, the chief scientist, leaving to start a new lab. Meanwhile, co-founder and CEO Demis Hassabis will take on a new role focusing on long-term research. These changes come at a time when Google is facing challenges in maintaining competitiveness in the AI landscape.

Models

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Beta for Linux Systems

13 Aug 20261 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Models

13 Aug 20261 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Beta for Linux Systems

OpenAI has announced the launch of a beta version of the ChatGPT application for computers running Linux, expanding the app's availability. The new application allows Linux users to access ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex through a single interface, facilitating usage and enhancing productivity. This expansion reflects OpenAI's commitment to meeting the needs of the Linux user community, potentially increasing the adoption of AI in various work environments.

Business

Alibaba adds commercial restrictions to open-weight Qwen3.8-Max AI model

13 Aug 20261 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

13 Aug 20261 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Alibaba adds commercial restrictions to open-weight Qwen3.8-Max AI model

Alibaba Group has announced that the core files of its new model Qwen3.8-Max are available for free download. However, companies with revenues exceeding $50 million over any consecutive 12-month period must obtain a separate commercial license to use this model. This move reflects Alibaba's efforts to regulate the use of its AI models, impacting businesses that provide AI as a service or AI work assistant solutions.

Agents

Microsoft is combining its Copilot apps ahead of a ‘super app’

13 Aug 20261 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Agents

13 Aug 20261 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Microsoft is combining its Copilot apps ahead of a ‘super app’

Microsoft has announced the integration of its consumer and commercial Copilot apps into a new unified interface. Both personal and work accounts will transition to the new app, named 'Microsoft Copilot,' featuring an updated icon. This integration eliminates the need for two separate Copilot icons in the taskbar, streamlining user experience. The new interface combines chat and image creation features from Copilot with the power of Microsoft 365 for business support. This move is part of Microsoft's efforts to simplify user experience and enhance efficiency. The updates signify a fresh start for Copilot applications.

Business

Deep Seek Launches V4 Pro Model to Boost Competitive Edge

13 Aug 20261 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

13 Aug 20261 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Deep Seek Launches V4 Pro Model to Boost Competitive Edge

Deep Seek, a Chinese AI startup, officially launched its V4 Pro model today, aiming to regain its competitive edge. The new model offers significant enhancements in agent capabilities and is available through APIs and applications, alongside an increase in API pricing. This launch follows the surprising success of the cheaper V4 Flash model over the beta version of V4 Pro in independent tests, indicating rapid technological advancement. The company faces challenges in converting its popularity into a sustainable business amid rising competition from firms like Moonshot AI and Alibaba.

Arab AI Scene

Presight Q2 revenue jumps 36% to AED 713 million

13 Aug 20261 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

13 Aug 20261 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Presight Q2 revenue jumps 36% to AED 713 million

Presight AI Holding PLC, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, reported a 36.1% increase in Q2 2026 revenue, reaching AED 713.2 million. The company's EBITDA rose by 37.4% to AED 143.7 million, with a profit after tax of AED 116.8 million, reflecting a 30.2% increase. The second quarter saw a record domestic order intake of AED 2.5 billion, maintaining a 100% renewal rate across major national programs. The order backlog reached AED 4.9 billion as of June 30, 2026, up 44.3% since the start of the year.