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16 Sept 20265 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Jordan launches first AI compute platform

Aqaba Digital Hub has launched Klstrai, Jordan's first locally-hosted AI compute platform, providing services to government entities and private companies. The platform aims to strengthen Jordan's digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign infrastructure, allowing local organizations to process data securely. While it is relatively small compared to larger regional investments, Klstrai signifies an important step towards achieving compute independence in mid-sized markets like Jordan.

Agents

16 Sept 20265 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Xiaomi Open-Sources Robotics-U0 Embodied World Model and Training Stack

Xiaomi has announced the release of the open-source model Xiaomi-Robotics-U0, focusing on embodied intelligence. This model features approximately 38 billion parameters and includes additional versions like Xiaomi-Robotics-U0-4B and FlashAR. It is designed to unify text-to-image generation, enhancing robotic capabilities in multi-view scene processing. Xiaomi improves inference efficiency through technologies like FlashAR+, achieving up to 83 times faster generation rates. The model also boasts higher transfer win rates compared to other models like GPT-Image-2, reflecting its superiority in handling multi-image processing.

Agents

16 Sept 20265 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

EBKernel Unveils Cog-WM 1.0 Brain-Inspired Cognitive World Model

EBKernel, a Shanghai startup, introduced Cog-WM 1.0 during the brain-inspired intelligence session at the 2026 Pujiang Innovation Forum. This model focuses on latent-space prediction instead of pixel replay, drawing inspiration from human cognitive maps. Notably, it improved the success rate from 78.50% to 86.89% on the HM3D-ObjectNav subset. Cog-WM Nav 1.0 can navigate without a prebuilt map, maintaining explicit spatial memory and predicting exploration subgoals. The manipulation branch, Cog-WM Manip 1.0, excels in multi-timescale state prediction, effectively linking short-horizon action effects with longer task progress.

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‘Now We Can Know Everything and Do Anything,’ Jensen Huang Says at Dreamforce

How can AI enhance safety in product development?

Governance

Data Breach Involving AI Agent Reported in Spain

15 Sept 20264 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Governance

15 Sept 20264 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Data Breach Involving AI Agent Reported in Spain

The Spanish Data Protection Agency reported its first case of a personal data breach allegedly executed by an AI agent. The incident involved a large language model used to identify vulnerabilities and access a system, leading to the modification of personal data. The agency clarified that the affected organization reported the breach, and the information is under review, emphasizing that the use of an AI model does not imply that it was compromised. This incident highlights the increasing role of autonomous systems in cyberattacks.

Business

Meta Launches New Subscription Plans Named 'Meta One'

15 Sept 20264 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Business

15 Sept 20264 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Meta Launches New Subscription Plans Named 'Meta One'

Meta has announced the launch of a new set of paid subscription plans called 'Meta One', targeting businesses and content creators. The prices for these plans range from $3 to $499 per month, depending on usage levels and required features. This move is part of Meta's strategy to expand its paid services across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, reflecting a growing trend towards reliance on AI tools. The expansion aims to meet the needs of users who heavily depend on these tools in their operations.

Agents

Meta now lets AI agents handle the boring parts of WhatsApp Business setup

15 Sept 20264 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Agents

15 Sept 20264 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Meta now lets AI agents handle the boring parts of WhatsApp Business setup

WhatsApp has announced the launch of its new WhatsApp Business MCP server, enabling developers to utilize AI coding agents like Claude and Codex. This server aims to streamline the setup of messaging templates, along with testing and troubleshooting tasks. The MCP server enhances developers' experiences by providing advanced tools that assist in managing their operations more efficiently. This includes the use of popular AI models such as ChatGPT, which boosts their capabilities in developing innovative solutions.

Models

Can Skills Learned in Games Transfer to Real-World Work?

15 Sept 20264 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Models

15 Sept 20264 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Can Skills Learned in Games Transfer to Real-World Work?

Alex Duffy, co-founder and CEO of Good Start Labs, stated that games are underrated educational tools. The company spun out from Every last October, securing $3.6 million in funding from investors like General Catalyst. Duffy's inspiration came from a 2025 Twitch stream showing AI models playing Diplomacy, revealing their varied strategies. The experiments demonstrated that AI models behave differently in gaming scenarios, with OpenAI's model (o3) winning by planning a betrayal, while Claude (Opus 4) failed due to its honesty. This indicates that training models on games like Diplomacy can enhance strategic thinking skills.

Governance

Calls for AI Development Restrictions from Sanders and Bannon

15 Sept 20264 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Governance

15 Sept 20264 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Calls for AI Development Restrictions from Sanders and Bannon

Senator Bernie Sanders and activist Steve Bannon called for restrictions on AI development during an event in Washington. Sanders warned of the risks of losing control over technology, while Bannon stated that AI is a critical issue of our time. Sanders proposed negotiating with Chinese President Xi Jinping to temporarily halt advanced AI technology development, while Bannon criticized Trump's approach to AI regulation, urging for swift executive action. He also emphasized the need to prevent China from accessing U.S. electronic chips.

Business

Factory Secures $200 Million, Achieves $5 Billion Valuation

15 Sept 20264 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Business

15 Sept 20264 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Factory Secures $200 Million, Achieves $5 Billion Valuation

Factory, a startup focused on AI agents for software engineering, raised $200 million in its latest funding round, boosting its valuation to $5 billion—over three times its previous valuation. This rapid increase reflects growing investor interest in AI-powered programming tools as companies aim to enhance team productivity.