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25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Could China’s photonic chips help it leapfrog US on AI?

In June, China launched an advanced optical computing laboratory in Shanghai following a series of breakthroughs in the field. This initiative comes a decade after optical computing and next-generation photonics were prioritized nationally, with limited production of locally designed photonic chips starting last year. These chips transmit and process data using photons, which are light particles generated by lasers.

Business

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Nebius names Raja Agrawal Vice-President for Middle East and Africa

Nebius has appointed Raja Agrawal as Vice President for the Middle East and Africa, enhancing its commitment to the rapidly growing AI and cloud market. Based in Dubai, Agrawal will lead the company's go-to-market strategy, focusing on customer adoption across enterprises and governments. With over two decades of experience, Agrawal has held senior roles at SAP, Microsoft, and BrowserStack, where he developed high-performing teams and strategic partnerships. Nebius aims to support organizations in running AI workloads with the necessary performance and reliability.

Governance

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Illegally Extracting Claude's Capabilities

Anthropic has accused Alibaba of illegally extracting capabilities from its Claude model. The attack, which occurred between April 22 and June 5, 2026, resulted in over 28.8 million interactions with Claude through 25,000 fake accounts. This incident is described as the largest known attack of its kind, utilizing distillation techniques to extract features from the model. In February, Anthropic detected similar campaigns by Chinese startups, indicating a rise in such activities.

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Infrastructure

The math behind the OpenAI Jalapeño chip

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Infrastructure

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

The math behind the OpenAI Jalapeño chip

OpenAI has developed the new Jalapeño chip in collaboration with Broadcom, a dedicated chip aimed at reducing infrastructure costs. The company incurred $8.4 billion last year to operate ChatGPT servers, with costs expected to rise to $14 billion this year as the number of users reaches 900 million weekly. The Jalapeño chip, OpenAI's first dedicated AI processor, enhances the performance of large language models rather than general tasks. It is designed to minimize data movement, thereby improving theoretical performance. While Nvidia achieves profit margins of up to 75%, OpenAI operates with a profit margin of only 33%.

Business

Micron Boosts Market Confidence with Strong AI-Driven Financial Results

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Micron Boosts Market Confidence with Strong AI-Driven Financial Results

Micron reported stronger-than-expected financial results, with $22 billion in memory chip sales, alleviating concerns about tech valuations. This comes amid market anxiety over inflated AI company valuations, raising questions about the sustainability of growth. Micron also noted uncertainty regarding supply-demand balance in the memory chip market. These developments positively impact Micron's competitors in South Korea, such as SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, whose stocks have surged, reflecting ongoing optimism in the AI-related market.

Arab AI Scene

HBKU’s QCRI Hosts Princeton University Student Researchers | HBKU

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

HBKU’s QCRI Hosts Princeton University Student Researchers | HBKU

Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) hosted four student researchers from Princeton University as part of a summer internship program. This initiative is part of an ongoing collaboration under Princeton's International Internship Program, focusing on AI and data analytics. The students engaged in multidisciplinary research projects under the mentorship of distinguished scientists at QCRI, exploring applications in smart cities and data analytics. Dr. Eman Fituri highlighted QCRI's role as one of the two official hosting institutions in the Middle East.

Business

G42 Announces Strategic Investment in Inveniam to Advance AI-Driven Transformation of Private Markets

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

G42 Announces Strategic Investment in Inveniam to Advance AI-Driven Transformation of Private Markets

G42 announced a strategic investment in Inveniam, a leader in private market financial technology, on December 12, 2024. This investment is a significant step in G42's mission to apply advanced AI solutions to critical industries that are often underserved by technology. Private markets, including real estate, private equity, and infrastructure, represent the largest asset class globally but face inefficiencies and transparency issues. By partnering with Inveniam, G42 aims to address these challenges and leverage AI to transform how private assets are valued, managed, and traded.

Business

As large language models enter China’s legal profession, which lawyers will lose out?

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

As large language models enter China’s legal profession, which lawyers will lose out?

A major legal database linked to Peking University has launched a new language model capable of accurately retrieving laws and automatically generating contracts. This advancement is significant for legal technology, as AI-powered tools can draft convincing documents in seconds. However, the use of these tools without strict oversight poses risks, as they can also fabricate laws and precedents, raising concerns among lawyers. In this context, the role of attorneys remains crucial to ensure the accuracy of legal documents.

Agents

How agents are transforming work

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

Agents

25 Jun 202610 Muharram 1448 AH

How agents are transforming work

A new OpenAI research paper reveals that AI agents are reshaping work dynamics by enabling longer and more complex tasks. The study highlights mechanisms that enhance productivity across various roles, allowing employees to focus on strategic tasks rather than routine ones. This shift suggests that companies can improve efficiency and reduce the time spent on tasks, ultimately enhancing their competitive edge in the market.