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10 Jun 202625 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

HUMAIN and NVIDIA bring robotaxi-ready platform to Middle East

HUMAIN, a Public Investment Fund company, is leading NVIDIA's robotaxi platform entry into the Middle East. This partnership aims to develop Level 4-ready autonomous transportation solutions in Saudi Arabia and the region. HUMAIN plans to invest significantly in infrastructure, including AI factories with a capacity of up to 500 megawatts and deploying hundreds of thousands of NVIDIA GPUs over the next five years. An initial phase features an 18,000-GPU NVIDIA GB300 supercomputer to support autonomous vehicle training and simulation.

Agents

10 Jun 202625 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Autonomous security critical to secure the UAE’s AI future, says SentinelOne CAIO

Gregor Stewart, the AI chief at SentinelOne, emphasizes the importance of autonomous cybersecurity and continuous education. The security landscape in the UAE is undergoing significant transformation due to AI, creating new avenues for innovation while presenting complex challenges related to governance and data protection. Both government and private institutions are keen to leverage intelligent and autonomous systems without compromising security or privacy.

Infrastructure

10 Jun 202625 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Meta signs first AI data center deal in India with Reliance

Meta has announced the establishment of a new 168-megawatt power facility to support its global AI computing needs. This facility will enhance Meta's data processing capabilities and allow for future expansion to meet growing demand. This project represents a strategic move to address increasing challenges in AI, reflecting Meta's commitment to strengthening its technical infrastructure for sustainable innovation and growth.

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Communications Minister Leads Saudi Delegation to US to Boost Tech, AI, Innovation Partnerships | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

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Arab AI Scene

HBKU’s HIKMA Project Launches AI-powered Research Ecosystem

10 Jun 202625 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Arab AI Scene

10 Jun 202625 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

HBKU’s HIKMA Project Launches AI-powered Research Ecosystem

Hamad Bin Khalifa University has launched the HIKMA Project, utilizing AI to generate, review, and present scientific papers under ethical human supervision. This initiative aims to redefine knowledge creation and position Qatar as a leader in AI-assisted scholarship. HIKMA integrates all stages of academic research, from topic generation to automated writing and AI-based review. Central to the project is HikmaXiv, an open-access repository designed to be the largest archive of AI-generated and human-reviewed research papers, ensuring transparency in collaboration.

Business

Presight AI, a G42 Company, announces its intention to list on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange via an Initial Public Offering

10 Jun 202625 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Business

10 Jun 202625 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Presight AI, a G42 Company, announces its intention to list on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange via an Initial Public Offering

Presight AI Holding PLC, a G42 company, plans to offer 1,359,680,000 new ordinary shares for public subscription in the UAE. This represents 24.24% of the company's share capital, with the IPO period set from March 13 to March 17, 2023, and trading expected to start on March 27, 2023. The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority approved the IPO application on March 3, 2023. Of the total shares offered, 168,396,368 will be allocated to retail investors, while 1,191,283,632 shares will go to professional investors, reflecting a strategic approach to market engagement.

Governance

G42 publishes its Frontier AI Safety Framework

10 Jun 202625 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Governance

10 Jun 202625 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

G42 publishes its Frontier AI Safety Framework

G42, based in the UAE, has announced the publication of its Frontier AI Safety Framework, reinforcing its commitments made at the Seoul AI Summit. This framework outlines clear protocols for risk assessment, governance, and external oversight to ensure the safe and responsible development of advanced AI models. The framework establishes standards for AI capabilities, independent governance mechanisms, and deployment safeguards to identify and mitigate risks before they become critical. This approach aligns with global best practices and contributes to ongoing AI safety efforts worldwide.

Models

[AINews] Anthropic Claude Fable 5 — Mythos but Safe, with Controversial Terms

10 Jun 202625 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Models

10 Jun 202625 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

[AINews] Anthropic Claude Fable 5 — Mythos but Safe, with Controversial Terms

The new Mythos-class model was launched 34 days after the SpaceXai deal, boasting a size at least double that of Opus 4.8. This engineering feat allows public access to research models, showcasing significant performance improvements. The model achieved impressive benchmark results, increasing from 13.4% to 29.3% on the FrontierCode Diamond index. Additionally, the API pricing is attractive, reflecting the company's commitment to providing advanced solutions at reasonable costs.

Business

Google just fired a warning shot in the AI subscription price wars

10 Jun 202625 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Business

10 Jun 202625 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Google just fired a warning shot in the AI subscription price wars

Google has announced a significant reduction in the cost of its budget AI subscription tier, making it more accessible to users. This price cut is part of the company's efforts to attract more customers to its services, as previous pricing had deterred some potential subscribers. This decision is a strategic move to enhance competition in the AI market, potentially leading to increased adoption of this technology across various sectors.

Business

From data to decisions: how LSEG is scaling trusted AI

10 Jun 202625 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Business

10 Jun 202625 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

From data to decisions: how LSEG is scaling trusted AI

LSEG has announced its partnership with OpenAI to enhance AI capabilities across its global operations. This initiative aims to accelerate insights and reduce release cycles, improving operational efficiency. Additionally, it will empower 4,000 employees to leverage trusted AI in their decision-making processes.