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27 May 202611 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Building self-improving tax agents with Codex

OpenAI, Thrive, and Crete have developed a self-improving tax agent using Codex, aimed at automating tax submission processes to enhance accuracy and streamline workflows. The agent intelligently analyzes tax data, allowing it to adapt to changes in tax laws. This innovation significantly improves the efficiency of tax operations, processing information faster than traditional methods. It presents a substantial opportunity for tax professionals to leverage technology for better service delivery while enabling companies to reduce costs and increase accuracy in tax submissions, thereby enhancing their competitive edge in the market.

Business

27 May 202611 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Qualcomm Signs AI Chip Deal with ByteDance to Power Data Center AI Agents

Qualcomm has announced a strategic agreement with ByteDance to supply AI chips for its data centers. Under the deal, Qualcomm will provide millions of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) designed specifically to support ByteDance's intelligent software platforms. Following the announcement, Qualcomm's shares rose by 8.3%, reflecting investor confidence in the company's ability to expand in the AI infrastructure market.

Agents

27 May 202611 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Zhongke Diwuji Raises Hundreds of Millions in Series A to Scale Embodied AI Models

Zhongke Diwuji, an embodied intelligence firm, has announced the closure of a Series A funding round worth hundreds of millions of yuan. The round was led by Futi Capital, reflecting strong institutional investor interest in companies that blend AI models with robotics. This marks the third funding event for Zhongke Diwuji in 2026, indicating investor confidence in its technical maturity and growth potential. The funds will be used to develop the FAM model series, enhance reinforcement learning technologies, and expand robot manufacturing capabilities.

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QCRI and UN Mark 6 Years of Innovation in Peace Technology

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Business

HBKU and Boeing Advance Safe and Sustainable AI

27 May 202611 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Business

27 May 202611 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

HBKU and Boeing Advance Safe and Sustainable AI

Hamad Bin Khalifa University and Boeing convened leaders at the 2026 Machine Learning and Data Analytics Symposium on February 8-9. The event focused on safe and sustainable AI, exploring how to minimize environmental impact while scaling advanced AI systems. Researchers from Canada, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UK, and the US presented on topics such as safe AI systems and green data centers. Dr. Ahmed K. Elmagarmid highlighted the importance of safety alongside performance in AI applications, emphasizing collaboration with Boeing.

Agents

Minister of Communications Holds Meeting with Applied Intuition to Discuss Development of Autonomous Vehicle Solutions | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

27 May 202611 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Agents

27 May 202611 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Minister of Communications Holds Meeting with Applied Intuition to Discuss Development of Autonomous Vehicle Solutions | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

Minister of Communications Abdullah Al-Sawaha met with Qasar Younis, CEO of Applied Intuition, in San Francisco during his official visit to the United States. This meeting is part of Saudi Arabia's efforts to enhance its smart mobility system. The discussion focused on developing advanced solutions for simulating and testing autonomous vehicles, demonstrating the Kingdom's commitment to adopting innovations in smart mobility. The latest technologies in this field were also reviewed.

Arab AI Scene

G42 Receives U.S. Approval for Advanced AI Chip Exports, Enabling Full-Scale Deployment of Trusted AI Infrastructure

27 May 202611 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Arab AI Scene

27 May 202611 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

G42 Receives U.S. Approval for Advanced AI Chip Exports, Enabling Full-Scale Deployment of Trusted AI Infrastructure

G42 has received U.S. approval to export advanced AI semiconductors, marking a significant shift in the UAE-U.S. AI collaboration. This decision accelerates foundational projects like the Stargate UAE, a 1-gigawatt AI compute cluster being developed in partnership with OpenAI and major tech firms. The deployment of these chips will enhance technology collaborations with U.S. hyperscalers and chipmakers, ensuring compliance with a world-class technology framework. This initiative reflects the strength of bilateral trust and commitment to secure AI infrastructure.

Business

ByteDance Opens Seed Share Purchasing to All Employees at $13 Per Share

27 May 202611 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Business

27 May 202611 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

ByteDance Opens Seed Share Purchasing to All Employees at $13 Per Share

ByteDance has opened the opportunity for employees in its AI division to purchase shares at $13 each, reflecting the high valuation of its business in this sector. The Seed division, which comprises approximately 2,000 employees, focuses on developing large language models and multimedia capabilities that enhance the company's competitive position. The stock purchase program originated from a pilot initiative launched in Q4 of last year, where the initial share price was around $10, indicating a valuation of $5 billion for the AI unit.

Agents

Warp’s big bet on building open source with GPT-5.5

27 May 202611 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Agents

27 May 202611 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Warp’s big bet on building open source with GPT-5.5

Warp has announced the use of OpenAI's GPT-5.5 model to coordinate coding agents. This system aims to enhance software development workflows across local, cloud, and open-source environments. The integration of AI into software development processes facilitates collaboration among different teams. Utilizing GPT-5.5 reflects a trend towards improving efficiency in diverse work settings. This innovation is expected to boost productivity and reduce the time required for software development. It also enhances teams' ability to adapt to rapid market changes.

Infrastructure

NVIDIA Vera CPU Is ‘Packing a Heavy-Hitting Punch’ Against Competition

26 May 202610 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

Infrastructure

26 May 202610 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH

NVIDIA Vera CPU Is ‘Packing a Heavy-Hitting Punch’ Against Competition

NVIDIA has launched its new Vera CPU, designed to meet the high-performance and memory demands of agentic AI. Featuring 88 custom Olympus cores and 1.2TB/s memory bandwidth, it is optimized for modern data centers. Initial benchmark results from Phoronix indicate that Vera delivers outstanding performance within its power profile, achieving generational gains across various workloads. It is tailored for CPU-intensive tasks such as code compilation, data compression, and database management.