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30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

DESAISIV introduces AI-powered fair market pricing engine for enterprises

DESAISIV, an AI-driven insurtech startup, has launched its Fair Market Pricing Engine, designed to assist enterprises in making data-driven decisions regarding health insurance pricing. This engine utilizes artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to analyze insurance pricing, benchmark market rates, and evaluate policy performance, thereby enhancing healthcare benefits management through real-time insights. The company has raised over $8 million in funding and currently manages health insurance portfolios worth more than SAR 2 billion for over 600 organizations across the MENA region.

Models

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

Advancing the price-performance frontier with GPT-5.6

OpenAI has announced lower pricing for the GPT-5.6 model, facilitating the use of Luna and Terra models in AI applications for enterprises. These more efficient models help organizations deploy AI workflows at scale, enhancing their competitive edge in the market. Designed to be cost-effective, these models present an attractive option for many companies. This development means that organizations can leverage advanced AI technologies at affordable prices, paving the way for further innovations in the field.

Business

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

Cisco introduces Antares: a family of super-efficient AI models for detecting software vulnerabilities

Cisco has announced the launch of Antares, a family of small language AI models designed specifically to identify security vulnerabilities in software codebases. These models operate locally, ensuring that sensitive data does not need to be sent to the cloud, thus maintaining privacy. Antares models are cost-effective and capable of functioning in secure environments within organizations, making them ideal for the public sector and universities. Fady Younes, Managing Director for Cybersecurity at Cisco, emphasized the critical need to secure complex software without compromising data privacy.

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Governance

OpenAI and Anthropic staff petition for international AI framework

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

Governance

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

OpenAI and Anthropic staff petition for international AI framework

Employees from OpenAI and Anthropic are urging the U.S. government to support an international framework for AI regulation. This framework aims to control the pace of advanced AI model development, warning of significant risks that could surpass human understanding. Reports indicate that the letter highlights concerns about AI's ability to conduct its own research and identify software vulnerabilities, raising critical questions about security and oversight. This movement aligns with industry leaders advocating for global safety standards.

Models

OpenAI claims GPT-5.6 Sol beats Opus 5 on ARC-AGI-3 with its latest API and two additional settings

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

Models

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

OpenAI claims GPT-5.6 Sol beats Opus 5 on ARC-AGI-3 with its latest API and two additional settings

OpenAI announced that its GPT-5.6 Sol model achieved a score of 38.3% in the ARC-AGI-3 test, but this was only with its own API features. In contrast, the model scored just 7.8% when using the official test setup, raising questions about the credibility of the results. According to ARC Prize claims, the test environment is provider-neutral, but it may have used an outdated API that skewed the comparison with Opus 5.

Agents

I Got a Free Meal From a Private Chef—Who Filmed It All to Train Robots

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

Agents

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

I Got a Free Meal From a Private Chef—Who Filmed It All to Train Robots

A German startup sent a camera-wearing chef to my apartment to record every cooking action. In exchange for a free lunch, I allowed them to document each chop and stir. This project aims to train future humanoid robots by analyzing the collected data. This initiative is part of the company's efforts to develop robots capable of cooking independently. By utilizing AI technologies, these robots can learn from human cooking techniques and improve their performance over time. This step represents a significant advancement in the field of home robotics.

Business

AT&T finalises EchoStar Spectrum purchase

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

Business

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

AT&T finalises EchoStar Spectrum purchase

AT&T has announced the completion of its $23 billion acquisition of spectrum assets from EchoStar, following approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. The deal, struck in August 2025, adds approximately 50MHz of spectrum, enhancing 5G capacity across the U.S. It includes 30MHz of nationwide spectrum in the 3.45GHz band and around 20MHz in the 600MHz band. This acquisition will enable AT&T to meet the growing demand for data, enhancing the AI-ready connected experience and supporting use cases such as autonomous vehicles and advanced robotics.

Arab AI Scene

Falcon H1 tops new global sovereign AI index

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

Falcon H1 tops new global sovereign AI index

The Falcon H1 model, developed by the Technology Innovation Institute in Abu Dhabi, ranks first in the Sovereign AI Index. This index assesses over 80 countries and 170 active models, evaluating government ownership, local language depth, and real-world applications. The UAE stands out as a leader, with Falcon H1 integrated into services like the TAMM app, showcasing actual model usage. This achievement transcends national pride, as sovereign AI has become a security necessity.

Business

Samsung’s chip profit surges 250-fold as AI memory shortages fuel demand

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

Business

30 Jul 202616 Safar 1448 AH

Samsung’s chip profit surges 250-fold as AI memory shortages fuel demand

Samsung Electronics' semiconductor unit reported a more than 250% increase in profit, achieving an operating income of 89.2 trillion won ($62 billion) in the second quarter. This result surpassed analyst estimates of 79.3 trillion won. These results come as investors are keenly observing the profits of the world's largest memory makers, looking for evidence to justify the massive investments driven by the AI boom. However, concerns about fierce competition and potential overcapacity raise questions about the viability of these investments.