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3 Aug 202620 Safar 1448 AH

MiniMax H3 Open-Sourced: H3-Omni-Transformer With 33B Parameters Benchmarks Against Seedance 2.0 at One-Third API Price, Runs Locally on Two RTX 5090 Cards

MiniMax has announced the release of open weights for its video generation model H3 on HuggingFace, enabling local deployment and secondary development. H3 is a comprehensive generation system that understands contexts of text, images, video, and audio, generating video with native stereo sound. The core network, H3-Omni-Transformer, features 33 billion parameters, significantly reducing the computational cost of high-resolution video generation.

Models

3 Aug 202620 Safar 1448 AH

How we built a realtime system for responsive voice AI in six months

GPT has announced the launch of GPT-Live, a new voice model enabling continuous interaction with artificial intelligence. This system utilizes a turnless speech model, enhancing the speed and effectiveness of conversations. GPT-Live features a low-latency architecture, allowing for more natural and fluid discussions. This innovation represents a significant step towards improving user experience when interacting with intelligent systems, facilitating a more dynamic communication.

Business

3 Aug 202620 Safar 1448 AH

DeepSeek Launches V4-Flash Model with Low Operating Costs

DeepSeek, a Chinese company, has launched its new V4-Flash model, which is reported to be the lowest-cost operating model among known competitors. According to Artificial Analysis, the cost of using V4-Flash is $0.14 per million input tokens and $0.28 per million output tokens, making it over 100 times cheaper than rivals like Kimi K3 and GPT-5.6. The company is also preparing for a potential IPO while continuing to rely on its successful strategy from 2025. Despite its cost advantages, V4-Flash scored 50 out of 100 on the Intelligence Index, placing it in a mid-range position compared to other models like Gemini 3.6.

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Alibaba Unveils Qwen 3.8-Max AI Model as a Major Competitor

How will Qwen 3.8-Max impact the AI market landscape?

Arab AI Scene

Geospatial AI turns ecosystem restoration into measurable action, says Nabat.ai CPO

3 Aug 202620 Safar 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

3 Aug 202620 Safar 1448 AH

Geospatial AI turns ecosystem restoration into measurable action, says Nabat.ai CPO

Taha Ghaznavi, CPO at Nabat.ai, discusses how geospatial AI and drones are aiding ecosystem restoration in the GCC. By integrating satellite data and AI models, suitable restoration sites can be identified and interventions executed. This shift from monitoring to measurable restoration reflects the importance of managing ecosystems as part of national infrastructure.

Agents

An Emirates ID for AI Agents

3 Aug 202620 Safar 1448 AH

Agents

3 Aug 202620 Safar 1448 AH

An Emirates ID for AI Agents

The UAE is rapidly deploying agentic AI, aiming for its integration in 50% of federal government operations and services within two years. In June, 50 federal entities initiated a 90-day sprint to launch their first agentic service, with the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs raising the target to 75%. Under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, efforts have expanded to the private sector, targeting 295,000 agentic AI-enabled companies and the development of 100 specialized assistants. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority became the first government entity to implement agents in daily workflows.

Models

DeepSeek-V4-Flash Official Version Released and Open-Sourced: 304B Lightweight Model Surpasses V4-Pro Preview and Matches Claude Opus-4.8, Hailed as Third DeepSeek Moment

3 Aug 202620 Safar 1448 AH

Models

3 Aug 202620 Safar 1448 AH

DeepSeek-V4-Flash Official Version Released and Open-Sourced: 304B Lightweight Model Surpasses V4-Pro Preview and Matches Claude Opus-4.8, Hailed as Third DeepSeek Moment

DeepSeek officially launched DeepSeek-V4-Flash, a 304B lightweight model, on August 2. Following minimal fine-tuning, the model significantly outperforms the V4-Pro preview and nearly matches Claude Opus-4.8 in capability. The model weights reached second place on the HuggingFace trending chart, achieving an 82.7 performance score and pricing of $0.14 per million input tokens.

Business

Circles powers telco personalization with OpenAI technology

3 Aug 202620 Safar 1448 AH

Business

3 Aug 202620 Safar 1448 AH

Circles powers telco personalization with OpenAI technology

Circles has utilized the OpenAI API and Codex to enhance AI-native telecom experiences, resulting in a 22% increase in ARPU. This technology also contributes to a 9% reduction in customer churn, demonstrating the effectiveness of smart solutions in improving user experience. This development is significant in the telecom sector, as it strengthens the company's competitive edge and opens new avenues for innovation in the Arab market.

Governance

Sam Altman and AI’s decel debate

2 Aug 202619 Safar 1448 AH

Governance

2 Aug 202619 Safar 1448 AH

Sam Altman and AI’s decel debate

In the latest episode of Equity, Sam Altman emphasized the need to slow down the pace of AI development. He pointed out the potential risks arising from rapid advancements in this field. Altman believes that rushing AI development could lead to unforeseen consequences, highlighting the necessity of managing this technology responsibly. He also stressed the importance of collaboration among companies and communities to achieve a better balance.

Business

Tech Giants Face Real Test in AI Investments

2 Aug 202619 Safar 1448 AH

Business

2 Aug 202619 Safar 1448 AH

Tech Giants Face Real Test in AI Investments

After two years of dominance on Wall Street, the 'Magnificent Seven' face their first real test regarding AI investments, having lost over $2 trillion in market value. Investors are increasingly concerned that massive spending on data centers and chips may not yield financial returns justifying its scale, particularly for cloud computing giants like Microsoft and Amazon.