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24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

MEA enterprises prioritise data control, sovereignty to enable trusted AI growth

New research from Veeam highlights that organizations in the Middle East and Africa are adopting a structured approach to AI, emphasizing data sovereignty. The study found that 60% of organizations view data sovereignty as a top strategic priority for the next 24 months, surpassing the global average of 56.6%. Additionally, 60% of organizations have fully defined and operationalized their data sovereignty strategies, making MEA the most mature region in EMEA.

Business

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Samsung opens ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex access after AI restrictions

Samsung Electronics is expanding employee access to AI tools like ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex, covering all employees in Korea and the Device eXperience division globally. This initiative aims to enhance the use of AI across various functions, including software development, marketing, and manufacturing. This rollout follows three years of restrictions on generative AI tools due to data security concerns. In 2023, Samsung limited the use of ChatGPT after sensitive internal information was reportedly uploaded to external platforms, prompting a reassessment of AI usage policies.

Agents

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

NVIDIA looks to support telco operators with AI agents

Nvidia and its telecom partners, including SoftBank and NTT Data, plan to showcase a suite of data, models, and simulation tools at DTW Ignite 2026. This initiative aims to help operators transition from task-based automation to fully autonomous network operations. Nvidia asserts that automation is now the launchpad to autonomy, with AI agents expected to proactively monitor issues and coordinate changes across network and IT systems while keeping humans in control of policy. This shift is significant for the telecom industry.

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Claude Tag embeds Anthropic's AI in Slack, already writes 65 percent of internal code, company says

What impact will AI integration in Slack have on team dynamics?

Models

Mistral's new OCR model beats competitors in 72 percent of blind test cases, company says

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Models

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Mistral's new OCR model beats competitors in 72 percent of blind test cases, company says

Mistral AI has launched its OCR 4 model, designed to read text from various document formats, including PDFs, Word files, and PowerPoint presentations. The new model reportedly outperforms competitors in 72% of blind test cases, showcasing its effectiveness in text processing tasks. This advancement is significant for businesses relying on digital document analysis, as it enhances operational efficiency and accuracy in data extraction.

Business

Anthropic drops ‘workplace AI agents’ directly inside Slack

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Anthropic drops ‘workplace AI agents’ directly inside Slack

Anthropic has launched a beta version of its Claude Tag feature, integrating its chat model into shared Slack channels. Users can now type @Claude to delegate tasks and review outputs, enhancing real-time collaboration among team members. This launch follows a $65 billion Series H funding round, boosting Anthropic's valuation to $965 billion, surpassing OpenAI's $852 billion. Data from Ramp indicates Anthropic's enterprise adoption rate reached 34.4%, exceeding OpenAI's 32.3% footprint.

Agents

Tencent QQ Mail Launches Agently Mail, Enabling Autonomous Email and Business Coordination for AI Agents

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Agents

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Tencent QQ Mail Launches Agently Mail, Enabling Autonomous Email and Business Coordination for AI Agents

Tencent has launched Agently Mail, a dedicated email service for AI agents currently in beta testing. This service addresses privacy security and digital identity management by isolating AI agents from users' personal QQ Mail accounts, ensuring sensitive data remains protected. Agently Mail allows AI agents to have independent digital identities, enabling them to register for services and conduct email negotiations autonomously. It supports automated workflows for business scenarios, enhancing efficiency in tasks like inquiries and invoice processing.

Business

Life's New Algorithm: AI Reconstructs the Full Healthcare Industry Chain at 36Kr WAVES2026

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Life's New Algorithm: AI Reconstructs the Full Healthcare Industry Chain at 36Kr WAVES2026

The WAVES2026 conference highlighted how AI is transforming the healthcare value chain. Leaders from AI-driven drug discovery and precision diagnostics discussed a shift that extends beyond mere efficiency improvements. AI4S approaches are significantly shortening drug discovery timelines, with machine learning models screening billions of molecular compounds rapidly. Several Chinese biotech startups have moved AI-discovered molecules into clinical trials, showcasing advancements in oncology and autoimmune diseases.

Models

Behind Kimi K2.7 Code: An Overlooked New Paradigm in AI Coding Is Taking Shape

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Models

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Behind Kimi K2.7 Code: An Overlooked New Paradigm in AI Coding Is Taking Shape

Kimi K2.7 from Moonshot AI is capturing developer attention for unexpected reasons, focusing on web page generation and UI replication. This model shifts away from traditional coding paradigms, emphasizing the reconstruction of implementation logic from prior interactions rather than merely fulfilling specified requirements. This transition to observation-driven coding represents a significant evolution, allowing developers to enhance existing systems rather than create isolated code snippets.

Business

Reflection AI signs computing deal with SpaceX

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

24 Jun 20269 Muharram 1448 AH

Reflection AI signs computing deal with SpaceX

Reflection AI has signed a computing power deal with SpaceX, gaining access to Nvidia's GB300 chips. The agreement will cost Reflection $150 million monthly starting July 1, 2023, totaling approximately $6.3 billion if fully executed. This deal allows SpaceX to expand its Colossus infrastructure to external AI companies, initially built to support Musk's Grok chatbot. As SpaceX opens its capabilities, it positions itself as a key player in the AI compute market.