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23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

OpenAI hires Patreon co-founder Sam Yam to lead a new Creator Product division

OpenAI has announced the appointment of Sam Yam, a co-founder of Patreon, to lead a new division focused on creator products. After over 13 years at Patreon, Yam is bringing two executives from the platform to work on developing new tools for creators. The first look at these tools is expected to be revealed at the upcoming OpenAI DevDay event next week. This move reflects OpenAI's commitment to fostering innovation in the creative content space, potentially opening new avenues for creators.

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23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Introducing MentalHealthBench

MentalHealthBench has been launched as an expert-informed benchmark for evaluating AI responses in mental health conversations. This benchmark aims to ensure that AI systems provide helpful and safe responses to users. It includes assessments based on realistic conversations, enhancing the effectiveness of AI in this sensitive area.

Business

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

OECD Forecasts Global Economic Growth Through 2027

The OECD reported that the global economy is expected to grow by 2.9% in 2026, a slight increase from previous forecasts. This growth is supported by increased spending on AI infrastructure, including data centers and semiconductors. However, the organization warned that rising risks related to energy markets and extreme weather could negatively impact growth. If these risks materialize, global growth could decline by about 0.7 percentage points in 2027, alongside rising global inflation rates.

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Zhipu Open-Sources ZCode After Repo-Upload Fix; CAICT and NSFOCUS Audits Cite Removals

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Alibaba Cloud Unveils Agentic Cloud Stack: AgentCore, Next-Gen CPFS and HPN 8.0 Pro

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Agents

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Alibaba Cloud Unveils Agentic Cloud Stack: AgentCore, Next-Gen CPFS and HPN 8.0 Pro

During the 2026 Apsara Conference, Alibaba Cloud unveiled its Agentic Cloud strategy, focusing on three key scenarios: model, harness, and context. The AgentCore platform was introduced as an enterprise solution for building and managing AI agents, enabling their integration into critical business systems. AgentCore allows organizations to control human-agent collaboration, monitor performance, and embed security, enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, the Agent Security Center provides comprehensive security and compliance with real-time threat detection.

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Google Cloud Summit Doha 2026 celebrates the acceleration of AI adoption

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Google Cloud Summit Doha 2026 celebrates the acceleration of AI adoption

At the Google Cloud Summit Doha 2026, Google Cloud announced the launch of the Innovation Lab (iLab) and the National Skilling Program in partnership with the Qatar Digital Academy. The event, held at the Qatar National Convention Centre, gathered over 2,000 technology executives to review the integration of Gemini Enterprise across key industries.

Models

Alibaba Puts Qwen4 Family Into Training; Roadmap Points to 5–10T Qwen4.5 and Qwen5

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Models

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Alibaba Puts Qwen4 Family Into Training; Roadmap Points to 5–10T Qwen4.5 and Qwen5

Alibaba announced at the 2026 Apsara Conference in Hangzhou that its next-generation foundation model, Qwen 4, is currently in training, according to an English press release dated September 22. The company also unveiled a roadmap for upcoming Qwen 4.5 and Qwen 5 models projected to scale up to 5 to 10 trillion parameters. No release date, parameter card, or license for Qwen 4 was published in the English statement. Previous Qwen generations included familiar models like Max, Flash, and Plus, and secondary coverage indicates that the Qwen 4 line will follow this family pattern.

Models

[AINews] Claude Opus 5.5, the new default model for AINews — and everybody cuts prices 40-50%

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Models

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

[AINews] Claude Opus 5.5, the new default model for AINews — and everybody cuts prices 40-50%

Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 5.5, the first model in the Claude 5.5 family, performing similarly to Fable 5.1 but at a 40% lower cost. The new model has garnered 17 million views since its launch, indicating significant market interest. Opus 5.5 features writing improvements, placing the most important information upfront and adhering to user-defined writing rules, making long sessions easier to follow. Tests have shown it outperforming previous models on several benchmarks.

Business

At AI Day Singapore, NVIDIA and Partners Showcase AI Advancements Across Southeast Asia

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Business

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

At AI Day Singapore, NVIDIA and Partners Showcase AI Advancements Across Southeast Asia

NVIDIA AI Day is taking place in Singapore on September 22-23 at the Raffles City Convention Centre, offering attendees hands-on training and expert-led sessions. NVIDIA and its partners are showcasing AI advancements in Southeast Asia, focusing on transitioning from pilot projects to production-scale deployments. Governments view AI as a national strategy, aiming to deliver trusted services that reflect local languages and cultures. NVIDIA is enabling nations to become AI nations by providing the necessary technology and infrastructure for this transition.

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ChatGPT Ads expands to Southeast Asia and Taiwan

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Business

23 Sept 202612 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

ChatGPT Ads expands to Southeast Asia and Taiwan

OpenAI has announced the expansion of ChatGPT Ads to include Southeast Asia and Taiwan, allowing eligible businesses to reach a broader audience. This service covers over 60 countries, reflecting OpenAI's strategy to enhance its presence in global markets. This expansion is a significant step in providing innovative advertising solutions that meet business needs. This means that companies in these regions will be able to use ChatGPT's advertising tools to effectively target audiences, enhancing growth opportunities and expansion into new markets.