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18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

General Intuition in talks to raise $300M at around $2B valuation

A startup is training embodied AI and world models using Medal's dataset, which includes 2 billion videos annually from 10 million monthly active users. Medal's dataset is among the largest available, enabling significant improvements in embodied AI models. This data is utilized to develop models that can better understand and interact with the world. This advancement highlights the critical role of large datasets in training AI models, fostering innovation in the field and positively impacting future applications in the Arab market.

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18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

AI systems rival doctors in new Nature studies, but one result suggests the tech won't age well

Recent studies published in Nature reveal that specialized AI systems can diagnose diseases and make treatment decisions as effectively as physicians, sometimes even outperforming them. These systems operate on outdated base models, raising concerns about their long-term reliability and effectiveness. The findings highlight significant advancements in AI's ability to replicate medical reasoning and decision-making.

Business

18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

At Cannes Lions, NVIDIA Partners Reshape Advertising and Marketing With AI

The Cannes Lions Festival, held from June 22 to 26, showcased new technologies from companies like Alembic, AWS, and Criteo, all powered by NVIDIA. These innovations enhance creativity and enable rapid autonomous operations. Alembic's AI platform addresses challenges in demonstrating the impact of marketing initiatives on growth. Utilizing NVIDIA DGX Vera Rubin systems, Alembic can analyze more variables and run larger simulations to identify the true factors influencing marketing investments.

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Adobe’s redesigned AI studio remembers what your creations look like

How might Firefly's updates impact design workflows?

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Photoshop and Premiere now have AI assistants

18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

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18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

Photoshop and Premiere now have AI assistants

Adobe has launched AI assistants in its Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop and Premiere. These new assistants aim to streamline workflows and automate tasks specific to each application, enabling users to complete their work more efficiently. Each assistant operates independently and is tailored to specific tasks related to its respective application. For instance, the Premiere assistant is optimized for video editing tasks, while the Photoshop assistant focuses on image editing.

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Adobe adds AI agents to Photoshop, Premiere, and more Creative Cloud apps

18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

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18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

Adobe adds AI agents to Photoshop, Premiere, and more Creative Cloud apps

Adobe has launched its Creative Agent in key Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop and Premiere. This agent allows users to describe their needs while the software automatically executes multiple tasks. This initiative is part of Adobe's strategy to enhance AI utilization in its tools, enabling users to complete their creative work more efficiently. The Creative Agent is also available on external AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude.

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QBS Software Middle East announces strategic partnership with ZINAD

18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

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18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

QBS Software Middle East announces strategic partnership with ZINAD

QBS Software Middle East, formerly known as emt, has announced a strategic partnership with ZINAD, a leading provider of human intelligence solutions in cybersecurity. This collaboration will enable QBS Software to offer the innovative ZiSoft platform to its clients in the META-EURASIA region, assisting organizations in transforming cybersecurity awareness into a real-time intelligent defense layer. The ZiSoft platform features the unique Reflex 360 capability, which directly integrates with SIEM systems, user behavior analytics, and threat intelligence platforms.

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LinkShadow accelerates African expansion through partnership with Redington

18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

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18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

LinkShadow accelerates African expansion through partnership with Redington

LinkShadow, a leader in AI-powered cybersecurity, has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Redington. This collaboration aims to enhance cyber resilience for African enterprises through advanced threat detection and data protection technologies. As organizations across Africa increasingly adopt cloud computing and digital services, cyber risks have become a critical challenge. Redington will utilize its regional channel ecosystem to deliver LinkShadow's cybersecurity platform to government entities and critical infrastructure providers.

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Improving health intelligence in ChatGPT

18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

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18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

Improving health intelligence in ChatGPT

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5 Instant, enhancing ChatGPT's responses in health and wellness. This version features improved reasoning capabilities, resulting in more accurate and clear responses. It includes assessments based on medical information from specialized doctors, increasing the reliability of the information provided. The enhancements in GPT-5.5 Instant improve context and communication, aiding users in obtaining reliable and easily understandable health information. These changes come at a time of growing reliance on AI for health consultations, making it essential to enhance the accuracy of these systems.

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HSBC expands AI banking partnership with Google Cloud

18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

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18 Jun 20263 Muharram 1448 AH

HSBC expands AI banking partnership with Google Cloud

HSBC has announced a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud to develop AI tools across its global operations. The agreement includes initiatives in wealth management, financial crime risk management, and internal decision support. HSBC anticipates supporting over 200 AI use cases in the next two years, with potential returns exceeding $100 million per initiative. Previous reports indicated that the bank has over 600 AI use cases, including fraud detection and customer service.