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23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Meta's Muse App Raises Investor Concerns While Boosting AI Stocks

Meta's Muse app has caused a split in U.S. stock performance this week, raising concerns about the impact of AI agents across various sectors. The app surpassed ChatGPT to become the most downloaded free app on the App Store and Google Play in the U.S. and Canada, recording 2.8 million downloads in two weeks. Investors are worried that Muse could become a powerful price comparison tool, potentially weakening customer loyalty to existing companies. The financial sector has been hit hard, with JPMorgan and Wells Fargo shares dropping over 3%, while Charles Schwab's stock fell about 5%.

Governance

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

The Pope’s AI Guy Is Worried About ‘Cartel’ Behavior Among Big Labs

Paolo Benanti tells WIRED that the hysteria surrounding the potential for AI to destroy humanity distracts from the urgent need for public debate on how to govern this technology. Benanti emphasizes the importance of focusing on regulatory issues rather than getting lost in exaggerated fears. He points out that discussions about AI should involve all stakeholders, including governments and civil society. These discussions are essential to ensure the responsible and safe use of AI, contributing to the development of effective policies that protect society from potential risks.

Models

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Anthropic’s biolab made a discovery it’s comparing to Crispr

Anthropic announced that its AI Claude has discovered a new enzyme system similar to the powerful gene-editing tool Crispr. This marks the first result from its newly launched wet lab and serves as an early test of Claude's usefulness in science. Over 21 hours, nearly 950 Claude agents analyzed 210 million tokens before one identified an unusual repeating pattern in the data.

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ChatGPT Voice gets closer to "Her" with email, calendar, and Slack access

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Business

AI adoption opens new opportunities for smarter data management

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Business

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

AI adoption opens new opportunities for smarter data management

Matthias Nijs, VP of EMEA Sales at Datadobi, emphasizes the importance of data visibility and continuous governance across hybrid environments. Enterprises are racing to embed AI into everyday operations, shifting the challenge from managing data volume to understanding where information resides and how it is distributed. This change is particularly evident in the UAE, where hybrid and multi-cloud architectures are rapidly adopted.

Models

Google's new Flash TTS models let you design AI voices from scratch using text descriptions

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Models

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Google's new Flash TTS models let you design AI voices from scratch using text descriptions

Google has announced the launch of two new text-to-speech models, Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Flash-Lite TTS, supporting over 100 languages. The Flash TTS model can create new voices from text descriptions, while both models allow users to add stage directions to individual lines and generate two-voice dialogue from a single script. A voice cloning feature enables users to build a voice profile from a 30-second sample, enhancing the customization of voices. These advancements represent a significant step towards improving user experience in audio content creation.

Agents

ChatGPT mobile app gets voice-based agentic features

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Agents

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

ChatGPT mobile app gets voice-based agentic features

The company announced the launch of the Work feature for Pro and Plus users, enabling them to perform agentic tasks via their phones. This feature allows users to execute complex tasks independently, enhancing work efficiency and reducing the need for human intervention. This move is significant in the AI field, reflecting the trend towards more autonomous systems capable of decision-making, opening new avenues for users in their daily tasks.

Agents

YouTube adds AI tools to Creator Studio with script coaching, smart thumbnails, and Gemini editing

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Agents

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

YouTube adds AI tools to Creator Studio with script coaching, smart thumbnails, and Gemini editing

YouTube has announced the addition of new AI tools to its Creator Studio, including a storytelling assistant that analyzes scripts and rough cuts. These tools enable users to enhance their content effectively, with the Gemini assistant serving as a chat-based editing tool for Shorts, streamlining the production process. Additionally, a new live translation feature converts English streams into Spanish, expanding audience reach and reflecting YouTube's commitment to enhancing user experience.

Arab AI Scene

OVHcloud: AI Factories Require Annual Revenue of 400 Million Euros

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

OVHcloud: AI Factories Require Annual Revenue of 400 Million Euros

Octave Klaba, CEO of OVHcloud, stated that operators of proposed AI supercomputing factories in Europe need annual revenues between 300 and 400 million euros to break even. He explained that the proposed public commitment of 200 million euros for AI services over five years is insufficient to support the necessary private investments for these facilities. The public sector is expected to purchase computing services worth 40 million euros annually, while operators need to spend at least 600 million euros on chips alone.

Governance

Bernie Sanders proposes banning ‘superintelligence’ and putting violators in prison

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Governance

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Bernie Sanders proposes banning ‘superintelligence’ and putting violators in prison

Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar have introduced new legislation that bans the development of artificial superintelligence, defined as capable of the "destruction or disempowerment of humanity." Under the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, AI leaders could face up to 20 years in prison for violations. The bill not only targets superintelligence but also pauses the development of advanced AI systems. This move comes amid growing concerns about the potential risks of AI, particularly following former President Donald Trump's remarks about using "AI" in official documents.