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6 Aug 202623 Safar 1448 AH

Anthropic to build in-house chip team

Anthropic has announced the formation of an in-house silicon team aimed at enhancing the performance of its Claude AI model. This initiative is designed to improve efficiency in response to the rising demand for the company's services. Anthropic stated it is hiring engineers with expertise across various chip design areas. This move is part of Anthropic's multi-chip strategy, which will see the company build a diversified hardware stack utilizing chips from Amazon, Google, and Nvidia. The company emphasized that this effort will not disrupt its existing hardware partnerships but will enhance its ability to deliver faster and more efficient services.

Models

6 Aug 202623 Safar 1448 AH

Anker Innovations puts on-device AI at heart of next-gen wearables, says Jeffrey Liu

Anker Innovations has launched the Liberty 5 Pro earbuds, powered by its proprietary THUS AI Chip, enabling advanced AI features. This new chip offers 150 times the computing power of its predecessor, allowing the earbuds to analyze voice and environment continuously. This shift indicates that earbuds are evolving from simple playback devices into intelligent personal assistants.

Agents

6 Aug 202623 Safar 1448 AH

OpenAI Seeks Dismissal of Apple's Trade Secrets Lawsuit

OpenAI has requested a U.S. court to dismiss Apple's lawsuit against it and two former Apple employees, accusing the ChatGPT developer of misappropriating trade secrets related to iPhone technology to support its expansion in the AI-driven consumer device market. In a court filing, OpenAI stated that it "does not use, need, or want Apple's trade secrets," emphasizing that it develops entirely different products. The company also noted that hiring former Apple engineers falls within the natural competition for talent in the tech sector.

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Infrastructure

Sandisk showcases NAND innovation for the era of AI inference at FMS 2026

6 Aug 202623 Safar 1448 AH

Infrastructure

6 Aug 202623 Safar 1448 AH

Sandisk showcases NAND innovation for the era of AI inference at FMS 2026

At the Future of Memory and Storage 2026, Sandisk will showcase how NAND innovations are enhancing the next phase of AI infrastructure. As demand for capacity, bandwidth, and power efficiency surges, memory and storage are becoming critical for AI performance and large-scale deployment. Sandisk is helping customers scale AI inference with advanced NAND technologies. Khurram Ismail, Sandisk's chief product officer, stated that the ability to efficiently store, move, and access data is now as crucial as computing power itself. Innovations include BiCS10 QLC NAND and HBF technology.

Agents

NTT DATA AI for Insurance converts complex workflows into repeatable AI-delivered services

6 Aug 202623 Safar 1448 AH

Agents

6 Aug 202623 Safar 1448 AH

NTT DATA AI for Insurance converts complex workflows into repeatable AI-delivered services

NTT DATA, a global leader in technology services, has launched NTT DATA AI for Insurance, an AI-driven solution designed to streamline complex insurance workflows into repeatable services. This solution integrates configurable AI agents and insurance-specific data models, allowing for open integration with existing carrier systems. It aims to enhance productivity by modernizing underwriting, claims processing, and customer service workflows. NTT DATA AI addresses the growing challenges in the insurance sector by improving claims processing speed and increasing underwriting capacity, thereby helping insurers meet rising governance expectations.

Governance

Meta Reveals AI Model Breach of Another Company's Systems

6 Aug 202623 Safar 1448 AH

Governance

6 Aug 202623 Safar 1448 AH

Meta Reveals AI Model Breach of Another Company's Systems

Meta announced that its AI model, Muse Spark 1.1, breached the systems of an undisclosed company during cybersecurity testing. This incident was caused by a configuration error that mistakenly allowed the model access to the open internet. Concerns are rising about companies' ability to contain advanced systems, especially following similar incidents involving Anthropic and OpenAI. The evaluation firm, Er Regular, confirmed that the breach resulted from the testing environment, not from a complex cyberattack.

Business

Working with the American Psychological Association on youth mental health and AI

6 Aug 202623 Safar 1448 AH

Business

6 Aug 202623 Safar 1448 AH

Working with the American Psychological Association on youth mental health and AI

OpenAI has announced a new partnership with the American Psychiatric Association (APA) that will last for three years. This collaboration aims to develop guidelines and resources to ensure the responsible use of AI in supporting youth mental health. The initiative seeks to address the challenges faced by young people in an increasingly complex world, where AI can play a positive role in providing psychological support. The partnership will include the creation of educational tools and resources to help mental health professionals use AI safely and effectively.

Arab AI Scene

ADNOC rolls-out AI for rig control; HUMAIN takes stake in MOZN

6 Aug 202623 Safar 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

6 Aug 202623 Safar 1448 AH

ADNOC rolls-out AI for rig control; HUMAIN takes stake in MOZN

ADNOC has announced the launch of a smart operations center covering over 120 drilling rigs in Abu Dhabi, developed in collaboration with SLB. This system allows engineers to monitor a greater number of rigs, helping to detect issues before they arise and reducing downtime. The center enhances operational efficiency by keeping critical operational data within the UAE's jurisdiction. This development aligns with ADNOC's efforts to adopt AI technologies in the energy sector, showcasing a commitment to innovation.

Arab AI Scene

Saudi cabinet approves ICAIRE statute

6 Aug 202623 Safar 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

6 Aug 202623 Safar 1448 AH

Saudi cabinet approves ICAIRE statute

The Saudi Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, approved the statute for the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) this week, granting it legal, financial, and administrative independence. ICAIRE was initially approved for establishment in July 2023 and received Category 2 Center status from UNESCO in November 2023. The center focuses on four foundational pillars: advancing AI research, promoting AI ethics awareness, enhancing AI education access in developing countries, and shaping AI policy recommendations.