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13 May 202626 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

WhatsApp Adds Meta AI Chats That Are Built to Be Fully Private

WhatsApp has launched the Incognito Chat feature, allowing users to interact with an AI chatbot without any third-party access, including from Meta. This feature enhances privacy through advanced encryption techniques, ensuring that exchanged information remains confidential. This move addresses growing concerns about personal data protection in the AI era and is expected to positively impact user trust in AI services, potentially increasing reliance on this technology. It also paves the way for other companies to adopt similar privacy-enhancing solutions.

Agents

13 May 202626 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Physical AI Conference Comes to San Jose as Robotics & Autonomous AI Go Mainstream

The Physical AI Conference is set for May 18-19, 2026, in Silicon Valley, uniting engineers and AI pioneers. This event will focus on the future of AI in physical applications, particularly in robotics and autonomous systems. As AI transitions from software to physical applications, organizations are heavily investing in systems that can sense, reason, and act in real-world environments. The expo aims to explore how this transformation occurs and the requirements for moving from experimentation to production.

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13 May 202626 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

NVIDIA, Ineffable Intelligence Team Up to Build the Future of Reinforcement Learning Infrastructure

NVIDIA has announced a partnership with Ineffable Intelligence, founded by David Silver, to develop new reinforcement learning systems. The collaboration aims to design infrastructure that supports continuous learning from experiences, with Huang stating that these systems represent the new frontier of artificial intelligence. These systems rely on learning from experiences rather than static data, necessitating significant improvements in performance and processes. Engineers from both sides are collaborating to explore optimal ways to create a training pipeline capable of supporting large-scale reinforcement learning systems.

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Humanoid and Schaeffler Partner to Deploy 2000 Robots by 2032

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Models

Adaption aims big with AutoScientist, an AI tool that helps models train themselves

13 May 202626 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Models

13 May 202626 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Adaption aims big with AutoScientist, an AI tool that helps models train themselves

Adaption has launched its new AutoScientist tool, designed to accelerate model adaptation through an automated fine-tuning approach. This tool enables models to quickly adjust to specific capabilities, enhancing customization efficiency. AutoScientist improves traditional adaptation methods by providing an automated mechanism that allows models to modify themselves according to specific requirements with minimal human intervention. This innovation marks a significant advancement in model adaptability, making them more flexible and effective.

Agents

Lyrie.ai exits stealth with $2 million pre-seed round

13 May 202626 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Agents

13 May 202626 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Lyrie.ai exits stealth with $2 million pre-seed round

UAE-based Lyrie.ai has raised $2 million in pre-seed funding, marking its exit from stealth mode. Developed by OTT Cybersecurity LLC, the platform aims to secure autonomous AI agents used in enterprise and government systems. The funding will enhance platform development and expand the cybersecurity research team, alongside the rollout of the Agent Trust Protocol (ATP). This open cryptographic standard is designed for AI agent identity verification and is expected to become an industry standard.

Business

Aumet closes $12 million Series A led by Emkan Capital

13 May 202626 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Business

13 May 202626 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Aumet closes $12 million Series A led by Emkan Capital

Aumet, a Saudi healthtech company, has raised $12 million in a Series A funding round led by Emkan Capital. The round also saw participation from Qatar Development Bank, SABAH VC, and AAIC, along with existing investors Shorooq Partners and Right Side Capital Management. Founded in 2016 by Yahya Aqel, Adel Haddad, and Shahed Jaber, Aumet develops an AI-first procurement operating system for healthcare providers and pharmacies. The new funding will support AI expansion, enterprise deployments, and regional growth across the GCC and international markets.

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Egrobots unveils AI-powered harvesting robot built entirely by Egyptian engineers

13 May 202626 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Agents

13 May 202626 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Egrobots unveils AI-powered harvesting robot built entirely by Egyptian engineers

Egrobots has launched the first autonomous agricultural robot developed entirely by Egyptian engineers. The robot employs AI, computer vision, and autonomous navigation systems to identify ripe crops and perform harvesting tasks with high efficiency. It can be equipped with four robotic arms, enabling a productivity rate of up to 160 kilograms per hour. Founded in Egypt in 2023 by Ahmed Al-Abbar and Omar Saleh, Egrobots specializes in autonomous robotics and AI systems. The new robot represents a significant advancement in smart agriculture, utilizing advanced technologies that allow for real-time decision-making and data analysis.

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Building a safe, effective sandbox to enable Codex on Windows

13 May 202626 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Agents

13 May 202626 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Building a safe, effective sandbox to enable Codex on Windows

OpenAI has launched a secure sandbox for Codex on Windows, allowing coding agents to operate efficiently with controlled file access and network restrictions. This environment enhances security by managing access, ensuring that agents can execute code without risking sensitive data. This innovation marks a significant step in developing safe programming tools. This move enables OpenAI to enhance Codex's capabilities across various work environments, improving developer experience and promoting safe and effective use of AI in programming.

Business

Former Alibaba AI core figure Lin Junyang founds new lab, seeks $2 billion valuation

13 May 202626 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Business

13 May 202626 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Former Alibaba AI core figure Lin Junyang founds new lab, seeks $2 billion valuation

Lin Junyang, the former head of Tongyi Qwen research, has established a new lab aiming to raise hundreds of millions of dollars. Both HongShan Capital and Gaorong Capital are in discussions to invest in this venture. The lab targets a valuation of $2 billion, reflecting strong confidence in Lin Junyang's capabilities and expertise in artificial intelligence. This ambitious valuation comes amid intense market competition.