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20 Aug 20268 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Slack is launching collaborative vibe-coding channels

Slack has announced the launch of dedicated channels that allow teams to collaborate with AI agents in a unified environment. These new channels include open project-specific code channels with dedicated user tabs, facilitating the comparison of coding changes and previewing HTML outputs before project deployment. With Slack Code, teams can tag AI agents like Anthropic's Claude or Cognition's Devin to initiate a new coding channel. This innovation aims to streamline workflows and reduce the need to switch between multiple tools, enhancing collaborative efficiency.

Agents

20 Aug 20268 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Build multi-agent teams that remember every customer with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore

Amazon has announced the launch of the Amazon Bedrock AgentCore platform, aimed at enhancing the support experience. This platform enables the building, connecting, and optimizing of agents at scale, allowing specialized teams to manage conversations more effectively. AgentCore allows users to define an agent in configuration, including the model, tools, and skills accessible. Its managed memory ensures that every specialist has the same history to refer to, facilitating communication among team members.

Business

20 Aug 20268 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

SimuPhish reimagines human risk management with experiential, AI-powered cyber risk assessments

SimuPhish, a UAE-based startup, has developed the HRM+ platform for Human Risk Management to assist organizations in assessing and understanding employee behavior towards cyber threats. The platform integrates AI-powered automation and analytics, enabling multi-vector risk assessments and measurable real-life experiences. Instead of relying solely on traditional training, SimuPhish focuses on how employees respond to various attack scenarios.

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Anthropic's most capable model, codenamed "Model 2," is for internal use only

How might this internal model impact the AI market landscape?

Arab AI Scene

Emirates Petroleum and Dell Technologies Collaborate on AI and Digital Infrastructure

20 Aug 20268 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

20 Aug 20268 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Emirates Petroleum and Dell Technologies Collaborate on AI and Digital Infrastructure

Emirates Petroleum signed a memorandum of cooperation with Dell Technologies to enhance AI usage and update digital infrastructure. Both parties will identify opportunities for AI integration within Emirates and assess the technical infrastructure needs. The collaboration includes developing a roadmap for digital infrastructure aligned with Emirates' long-term priorities, exploring technological solutions to support operational processes. The memorandum also involves organizing workshops to enhance employee skills in AI and digital technologies.

Business

Stripe agrees to buy OpenRouter as AI model routing expands

20 Aug 20268 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

20 Aug 20268 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Stripe agrees to buy OpenRouter as AI model routing expands

Stripe has announced its acquisition of OpenRouter, an AI model-routing platform that allows developers to access hundreds of models through a single interface. OpenRouter supports over 400 models from more than 80 providers, simplifying the process for developers by enabling them to send requests through one API instead of separate integrations with each provider.

Business

Meta Launches Meta AI App for Mac to Boost Smart Productivity

20 Aug 20268 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

20 Aug 20268 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Meta Launches Meta AI App for Mac to Boost Smart Productivity

Meta has announced the launch of a standalone app for its AI assistant, Meta AI, on Mac devices, enhancing its presence in the AI-driven productivity market. The app allows users to share a window from their screen directly with the assistant, which analyzes content and answers questions. It also supports voice dictation, facilitating interaction with the assistant while working.

Business

VAD Technologies outlines profitable path for AI-ready channel partners

20 Aug 20268 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Business

20 Aug 20268 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

VAD Technologies outlines profitable path for AI-ready channel partners

Mario M. Veljovic discusses how specialized expertise, recurring services, and trusted data can help partners achieve measurable customer outcomes. Partners must enhance their expertise and develop recurring services to assist customers in establishing secure and reliable infrastructure, which is essential for successful AI adoption. In an increasingly competitive market, partners need to become trusted advisors, as investing in expertise and services will lead to sustainable growth amid declining traditional product margins.

Arab AI Scene

Agentic AI in government just hit the hard part: deciding what a machine may decide

20 Aug 20268 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

20 Aug 20268 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Agentic AI in government just hit the hard part: deciding what a machine may decide

The United Arab Emirates has launched a government AI initiative aimed at converting half of its federal operations to AI models within two years. A workshop attended by over 100 federal officials set implementation priorities and frameworks for the project. The initiative encompasses seven pillars, including strategy, government performance, and innovation, relying on an AI-powered performance system that tracks over 150 million data points monthly. However, no government has yet established a defensible method for distinguishing between tasks suitable for autonomous systems and those that require human intervention.

Models

OpenAI builds safety system that catches misuse without storing customer data

20 Aug 20268 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Models

20 Aug 20268 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

OpenAI builds safety system that catches misuse without storing customer data

OpenAI plans to offer its most advanced AI models to corporate clients without storing their data, while still being able to detect misuse. This initiative aims to enhance security and privacy for users. The company will implement a system that allows monitoring of unauthorized uses without retaining personal data, marking a significant shift in how businesses engage with AI technologies. This development is crucial for building trust among users and could encourage wider adoption of AI solutions across various sectors.