Daily Top 5 in AI — 2026-09-18
18 September 2026
UAEGISEC 2026 opens in Dubai to address AI and cybersecurity threats
International experts convened in Dubai to discuss how AI and geopolitical shifts are reshaping cybersecurity risks. The focus on critical infrastructure protection matters as Gulf states accelerate digital transformation and face growing cyber exposure across energy, finance and government systems.
UAESource:AIT News
Global80% of Chinese citizens use AI weekly versus 54% in United States
A new survey shows China's public adopting AI at a significantly faster rate than Americans, with less hesitation about the technology's role in daily life. For Gulf executives watching the global AI race, the data underscores how cultural confidence can accelerate deployment and competitive advantage.
GlobalSource:CNN Business Arabic
GlobalCooley launches GO Public platform using ChatGPT to speed IPO work
Law firm Cooley introduced GO Public, a ChatGPT-powered tool that helps lawyers spot issues earlier and analyze data faster during initial public offerings. The platform signals how professional services are embedding AI to cut timelines and risk, relevant as Gulf markets pursue IPO growth and capital market depth.
GlobalSource:OpenAI
GulfAnomali to showcase AI-led cyber defense at GISEC 2026 in Dubai
Anomali will present its Autonomous SOC and threat intelligence platforms at GISEC Global, running September 16-18 in Dubai. The company's focus on governed AI for security operations reflects the Gulf's need for scalable defenses as attack surfaces expand with cloud adoption and digital infrastructure growth.
GulfSource:Tahawultech
GlobalNapster plans AI tools to digitally clone teachers for education
Napster announced it will build AI-driven educational tools designed to enhance how students learn and access information. The brand reinvention into education technology illustrates how legacy platforms are pivoting to AI, a trend Gulf investors and educators should monitor as digital learning expands regionally.
GlobalSource:Wired