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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

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

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.

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

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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.

Infrastructure

G42 and Cerebras Unveil World’s Largest Supercomputer for AI Training

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Infrastructure

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

G42 and Cerebras Unveil World’s Largest Supercomputer for AI Training

G42 and Cerebras have launched the Condor Galaxy, a network of nine interconnected AI supercomputers, with a total training capacity of 36 exaFLOPs. The first deployment, Condor Galaxy 1 (CG-1), features 4 exaFLOPs and 54 million cores, and is already operational. This network aims to significantly reduce AI model training times, enhancing commercial applications and driving AI breakthroughs. G42 and Cerebras plan to deploy additional supercomputers, CG-2 and CG-3, in the US by year-end.

Arab AI Scene

MBZUAI and G42 Launch K2 Think: A Leading Open-Source System for Advanced AI Reasoning

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Arab AI Scene

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

MBZUAI and G42 Launch K2 Think: A Leading Open-Source System for Advanced AI Reasoning

Mohammed bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and G42 announced the launch of K2 Think, an advanced open-source AI reasoning system, on September 9, 2025. K2 Think boasts unprecedented efficiency with 32 billion parameters, outperforming leading reasoning models that are 20 times larger. K2 Think is built on six pillars of innovation, establishing it as a new benchmark in reasoning. The model employs advanced techniques such as reinforcement learning with verifiable rewards, enhancing its accuracy in tackling complex problems.

Arab AI Scene

G42 and Cisco to Extend Strategic Partnership to Drive AI Innovation and Infrastructure Development

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Arab AI Scene

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

G42 and Cisco to Extend Strategic Partnership to Drive AI Innovation and Infrastructure Development

G42, the UAE-based global technology group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Cisco, a leader in networking and security, to enhance AI innovation. The agreement was presented to Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, by G42 CEO Peng Xiao and Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins. This strategic partnership aims to develop AI infrastructure across the public and private sectors, reflecting G42's commitment to expanding innovation in this field. Peng Xiao emphasized the significance of the agreement in exploring how to responsibly and securely expand AI infrastructure.

Infrastructure

Khazna Announces the UAE’s First AI-Optimized Data Center and the Largest in its Portfolio

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Infrastructure

25 Apr 20268 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Khazna Announces the UAE’s First AI-Optimized Data Center and the Largest in its Portfolio

Khazna Data Centers, the largest data center provider in the MENA region, announced the construction of its largest data center in the UAE, located in Ajman. With a capacity of 100 megawatts, this facility is the first of its kind in the region, reinforcing Khazna's leadership in fostering innovation in artificial intelligence. The project was unveiled by CEO Hassan Alnaqbi during GITEX Global 2024, attended by Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Mohamed Faris Al Mazrouei and Union Coop CEO Youssef Al Ali.