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25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Underwhelming or underrated? DeepSeek V4 shows “impressive” gains

DeepSeek's V4 model has underperformed compared to its local and American competitors, ranking second among open-source models, behind Moonshot AI's Kimi K2.6. This setback poses a significant challenge for DeepSeek, which aimed to replicate the success of its previous model, R1. Following the remarkable success of R1, DeepSeek is striving to enhance its market performance. However, current challenges indicate difficulties in meeting rising market expectations. According to a report by Artificial Analysis, despite improvements, V4 Pro has not been sufficient to surpass the competition.

Arab AI Scene

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

US Warns of Intellectual Property Theft in AI by China

The US State Department has issued instructions to its embassies worldwide regarding Chinese companies, including Deep Seek, allegedly stealing intellectual property from US AI labs. This initiative aims to raise concerns among international partners about the process of model distillation, which reduces AI development costs. The diplomatic directives include pressing China directly on this issue, reflecting a coordinated international effort to address these practices. This move underscores the escalating tensions in advanced technology sectors between the US and China.

Infrastructure

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Related Digital announced a $16 billion funding for a data center project in Michigan for Oracle.

Related Digital announced on Friday that it has secured $16 billion in funding to establish a data center complex in Michigan for Oracle. The financing includes contributions from Related Digital and funds affiliated with Blackstone, along with long-term debt financing backed by PIMCO. PIMCO has acquired a significant stake in bonds amounting to nearly $10 billion from the total offering. In October 2025, OpenAI, Oracle, and Related Digital announced a data center project with a capacity exceeding 1 gigawatt in Saline, where construction began in February.

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Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, confirmed by the company on Friday.

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Agents

Xpeng sets August goal to overtake Tesla’s self-driving tech in China

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Agents

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Xpeng sets August goal to overtake Tesla’s self-driving tech in China

Xpeng, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has set an ambitious goal to surpass Tesla's self-driving capabilities by August, as stated by co-founder and CEO He Xiaoping. This announcement reflects increasing competition in the Chinese market. China, the largest automotive market globally, is witnessing companies focus on developing advanced software to drive growth, especially as government support diminishes. Tesla, which currently dominates the market, offers its full self-driving system, intensifying the challenge for Xpeng.

Models

GPT-5.5 prompting guide

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Models

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

GPT-5.5 prompting guide

OpenAI has released a comprehensive guide on utilizing the new GPT-5.5 model available via API. The guide includes tips for improving prompting, such as sending brief user-visible updates before executing multi-step tasks. This approach makes longer tasks feel smoother and reduces the perception of model crashes. OpenAI emphasizes treating GPT-5.5 as a new model family requiring specific tuning, rather than a drop-in replacement for previous versions like GPT-5.2 or GPT-5.4. Starting with a fresh baseline and not relying on old instructions is crucial for effective adaptation.

Business

Vice Minister of Communications Meets with SambaNova CEO to boost AI Investments and Build National Capabilities | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Business

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Vice Minister of Communications Meets with SambaNova CEO to boost AI Investments and Build National Capabilities | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

The Vice Minister of Communications, Eng. Haytham AlOhali, met with SambaNova CEO Rodrigo Liang in the United States to discuss AI investments. They reviewed SambaNova's projects in Saudi Arabia and explored opportunities for expanding AI infrastructure and local manufacturing. This meeting aligns with Saudi Arabia's strategy to enhance its capabilities in AI, focusing on building strategic partnerships with global companies. The emphasis on local manufacturing indicates a commitment to achieving self-sufficiency in this critical sector.

Arab AI Scene

NEOM McLaren Formula E Team unveil world first generative AI-designed livery in motorsport

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Arab AI Scene

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

NEOM McLaren Formula E Team unveil world first generative AI-designed livery in motorsport

The NEOM McLaren Formula E Team unveiled a groundbreaking motorsport livery designed using generative AI, celebrating McLaren Racing's 60th anniversary at the London E-Prix this weekend. This unique design was developed in collaboration with NEOM and McLaren Racing. The livery features artwork inspired by visions of the future from drivers René Rast and Jake Hughes, along with four NEOM Graduate Program members. Their contributions were processed through an AI system to create a cohesive design, showcasing innovative technology in motorsport.

Arab AI Scene

G42 to lead a consortium with US partners to build 5GW UAE-US AI Campus

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Arab AI Scene

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

G42 to lead a consortium with US partners to build 5GW UAE-US AI Campus

On May 15, 2025, the UAE-US AI Campus was unveiled, marking the largest AI infrastructure project outside the U.S. This event was attended by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and U.S. President Donald J. Trump. Developed by G42 in partnership with U.S. tech leaders, the campus will provide sovereign, AI-grade compute, supporting regional innovation and serving nearly half the world's population. The initiative, born from the US-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership, aims to build a responsible and inclusive AI Intelligence Grid, reinforcing the UAE's commitment to future AI technologies.

Business

G42 and iGenius Join Forces to Deploy Europe’s Largest AI Compute Cluster

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Business

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

G42 and iGenius Join Forces to Deploy Europe’s Largest AI Compute Cluster

G42, a leading AI technology group from Abu Dhabi, has announced a strategic partnership with iGenius to deploy the largest AI compute cluster in Europe. This partnership signifies the strengthening of UAE-Italy relations, aligning with both nations' vision for innovation and economic advancement. The agreement aims to establish a robust collaboration framework, positioning G42 as a trusted enabler of global digital transformation. Core42's role in this AI infrastructure partnership is pivotal, focusing on embedding AI into critical value chains.