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28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

From AI to genomics, five Emiratis named NEP 4.0 Fellows

Five new fellows have been selected for the National Expert Program in the UAE, representing vital sectors in the country. Chosen from 25 Emirati professionals after a comprehensive evaluation and leadership development, the new fellows, including Faisal Al-Huwai, will engage in policy discussions and strategic initiatives. Faisal Al-Huwai serves as the Director of the AI Factory at the Ministry of Government Empowerment, contributing to the development of sovereign AI systems. Meanwhile, Dr. Mohammed Al-Amri manages genomics and biobank initiatives at the Abu Dhabi Department of Health, enhancing genomics-based healthcare.

Business

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Into the Omniverse: Manufacturing’s Simulation-First Era Has Arrived

The traditional design-build-test cycle in manufacturing is evolving, with high-fidelity simulation now producing accurate synthetic training data. This data supports perception systems, reasoning models, and agentic workflows in live factory environments. OpenUSD has emerged as the connective standard enabling this shift, with manufacturers already seeing measurable results. The SimReady standard, built on OpenUSD, defines the requirements for reliable 3D assets across simulation and AI training pipelines.

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28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

The Race Is on to Keep AI Agents From Running Wild With Your Credit Cards

The FIDO Alliance has announced a partnership with Google and Mastercard to enhance smart shopping experiences. This collaboration aims to develop technologies that ensure secure and seamless purchasing processes using AI agents. The initiative is expected to boost consumer confidence in online shopping. This move is significant as reliance on AI increases in daily life. The new technologies will simplify purchasing, allowing users to leverage AI services more effectively. The collaboration will also help set new security standards in e-commerce.

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Core42 appoints Emma Cloney to lead international expansion

What impact will sovereign AI infrastructure have on European markets?

Business

Sharp Decline in Cloud Tech Stocks Following OpenAI Reports

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Sharp Decline in Cloud Tech Stocks Following OpenAI Reports

Major cloud technology stocks faced significant selling pressure, with Oracle's share price dropping 7.7% to $159.80 following a Wall Street Journal report indicating OpenAI's struggles to meet its new user targets. CoreWeave's stock also fell by 7.4% after securing an $11.9 billion contract with OpenAI for necessary infrastructure. This decline reflects concerns about the negative impacts on companies associated with OpenAI.

Infrastructure

China testing truck-mounted nuclear reactor that could power AI data centre

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Infrastructure

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

China testing truck-mounted nuclear reactor that could power AI data centre

China is testing a prototype nuclear reactor that can be transported by truck, as reported by a leading scientist. This reactor, developed over several years, is described as the world's first 10-megawatt mobile nuclear power unit, with the team now exploring deployment opportunities. This mobile unit can power a medium-sized AI data center, showcasing innovations in next-generation nuclear energy systems. Wu, a key scientist, emphasized that their proposed "nuclear power bank" exemplifies this new approach to energy.

Business

Otter’s new feature lets users search across their enterprise tools

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Otter’s new feature lets users search across their enterprise tools

The company has launched a new feature allowing users to connect their accounts on Gmail, Google Drive, Notion, Jira, and Salesforce. This integration enables users to query data from these platforms alongside existing meeting data. Additionally, the company plans to soon support connections with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Slack. This expansion reflects the company's commitment to facilitating access to information from multiple sources.

Infrastructure

Meta looks to solar power for AI data centres

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Infrastructure

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Meta looks to solar power for AI data centres

Meta Platforms has announced a new partnership with Overview Energy to utilize solar power collected in space to supply its data centers. The deal includes reserving up to 1 gigawatt of solar energy, making Meta one of the first tech companies to secure this capacity. Meta is expected to access this energy by the end of the decade. Overview Energy is developing its technology, with plans for an initial orbital demonstration in 2028.

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Google and Pentagon reportedly agree on deal for ‘any lawful’ use of AI

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Google and Pentagon reportedly agree on deal for ‘any lawful’ use of AI

Google has signed a classified agreement with the US Department of Defense, allowing the use of its AI models for any lawful government purpose. This news follows employee demands for CEO Sundar Pichai to block Pentagon usage due to concerns over inhumane applications. The deal positions Google alongside OpenAI and xAI, both of which have also secured classified contracts with the US government. Anthropic was previously included in this group but was blacklisted by the Pentagon for not complying with its demands.

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Qualcomm collaborates with OpenAI and MediaTek on AI chip development

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Business

28 Apr 202611 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Qualcomm collaborates with OpenAI and MediaTek on AI chip development

OpenAI is reportedly collaborating with Qualcomm and MediaTek to develop new smartphone processors. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo noted that this project could redefine the high-end smartphone market, with specifications and partners expected to be finalized by late 2026 or early 2027. Luxshare is named as the exclusive system co-design and manufacturing partner. Kuo suggests that future smartphones may rely on AI agents for tasks instead of traditional apps, emphasizing the need for full control over the operating system and hardware.