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28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Google could invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic AI

Anthropic announced that Google has invested $10 billion in the company, valuing it at $350 billion. This investment expands Anthropic's use of Google's TPU chips and cloud services, with 5 gigawatts of capacity coming online starting in 2027. This move follows Amazon's pledge of $5 billion to Anthropic, highlighting growing interest from major companies in AI model development. Google has been a strategic partner and minority investor in Anthropic for several years.

Agents

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Kakao Mobility details Level 4 autonomous driving roadmap for physical AI

Kakao Mobility announced plans to develop Level 4 autonomous driving technologies in-house at the 2026 World IT Show in Seoul. Kim Jin-kyu, the VP of Kakao's Physical AI division, outlined a roadmap focusing on autonomous driving services linked to mobility platforms. The company aims to integrate autonomous driving with physical infrastructure in Korea, establishing an open ecosystem to enhance local competitiveness. Level 4 autonomy allows vehicles to operate in defined areas without passenger oversight, as defined by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Models

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Lightelligence’s 400% debut is a bet that AI’s next bottleneck is the optical interconnect

Lightelligence, the first mainland Chinese photonics chipmaker, saw its market cap briefly reach $10 billion after its Hong Kong IPO. With annual revenues of $15.5 million, investors are excited about the company's optical interconnect technology. The firm addresses the bottlenecks caused by traditional copper wiring in AI chip communication. Optical interconnects promise lower latency, higher bandwidth, and better energy efficiency, crucial for large AI models that require massive data transfer.

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The Bloomberg Terminal Is Getting an AI Makeover, Like It or Not

How will the new changes impact traders' experiences on Bloomberg?

Arab AI Scene

UAE’s AI-powered government vision puts orchestration at the centre of next-phase delivery

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Arab AI Scene

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

UAE’s AI-powered government vision puts orchestration at the centre of next-phase delivery

The UAE plans to launch an AI-powered government model within two years, marking a significant public sector transformation. This shift from ambition to operational reality involves embedding intelligence into government workflows, with Nintex K2 playing a crucial role in designing and governing these processes. Orchestration is essential for effective AI operation across complex systems, involving multiple ministries and regulatory frameworks. Nintex K2 enables organizations to customize workflows while ensuring compliance and secure integration between legacy and modern systems.

Business

Microsoft and OpenAI End Exclusivity, Opening Competitive Opportunities

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Business

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Microsoft and OpenAI End Exclusivity, Opening Competitive Opportunities

Microsoft and OpenAI have renegotiated their agreement, allowing OpenAI to pursue cloud deals with competitors like Amazon. This ends the exclusivity that previously bound them, enabling OpenAI to access Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud customers directly. This change is deemed essential for OpenAI's business expansion, with Microsoft set to receive 20% of OpenAI's revenues until 2030. Additionally, a clause allowing OpenAI to stop payments upon reaching artificial general intelligence has been removed, ensuring greater financial stability for Microsoft.

Agents

HONOR Integrates DeepSeek-V4 Model into YOYO Assistant

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Agents

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

HONOR Integrates DeepSeek-V4 Model into YOYO Assistant

HONOR has announced the integration of the DeepSeek-V4 model into its YOYO assistant, now available via MagicOS. This feature supports devices running MagicOS 8.0 and above, accessible after updating YOYO to version 90.10.28.041 or later. DeepSeek-V4 is a large language model offering multiple configurations for varying computing needs, including lightweight versions optimized for mobile devices. This upgrade enhances YOYO’s capabilities in multi-turn dialogue, logical reasoning, and multimodal understanding, making it a powerful tool for users.

Business

Alibaba DAMO Academy Unveils AI Model for Non-Invasive Colorectal Cancer Screening

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Business

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Alibaba DAMO Academy Unveils AI Model for Non-Invasive Colorectal Cancer Screening

On April 28, Alibaba's DAMO Academy launched the DAMO COCA model for colorectal cancer screening in partnership with Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital. The model achieved an impressive sensitivity of 86.6% and specificity of 99.8%, as reported in the Annals of Oncology. This AI model employs a two-stage deep learning framework to enhance the interpretation of complex intestinal structures, addressing common detection challenges. The study analyzed over 27,000 CT scans, revealing previously undetected cancer cases in real-world clinical settings.

Infrastructure

Lightelligence Lists in Hong Kong, Targeting Optical Computing for AI Infrastructure

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Infrastructure

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Lightelligence Lists in Hong Kong, Targeting Optical Computing for AI Infrastructure

On April 28, Lightelligence was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, establishing itself in the silicon photonics sector. The company's share price soared on debut, elevating its market capitalization to over HKD 80 billion. Lightelligence focuses on optical interconnect and computing solutions for AI data centers and large computing clusters.

Arab AI Scene

Minister of communications Meets with Groq Founder and CEO to Enhance Saudi Arabia’s Capabilities in Computing and AI | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Arab AI Scene

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Minister of communications Meets with Groq Founder and CEO to Enhance Saudi Arabia’s Capabilities in Computing and AI | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

On October 13, 2025, H.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, met with Mr. Jonathan Ross, Founder and CEO of Groq. This meeting is part of Saudi Arabia's efforts to enhance its capabilities in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. The discussion focused on expanding collaboration in AI-driven accelerator technologies and sustainable computing. This partnership aims to foster innovation and strengthen the Kingdom's position in the global technology market.