SDAIA released a coding guide to help developers use generative and agentic AI tools effectively. It sets standards for reliability, quality, and cybersecurity as software development shifts toward AI-assisted workflows—critical for Gulf tech teams adopting these tools.
Trellix reports Middle East organizations lost an average $2.41 million last year from insider incidents, with AI and autonomous systems behind a quarter of breaches. The findings show 94% of CISOs are concerned, underscoring the need for stronger access controls in the region.
Huawei confirmed it will not develop drugs but will provide computing power, storage, and networking for AI-driven drug discovery. The company deploys clusters of around 100 accelerator cards for partners—a model Gulf health-tech investors may watch as AI reshapes pharma R&D.
Amazon's CEO said AWS aims for $1 trillion in revenue, requiring continued large capital expenditure to expand cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities. The announcement reflects intensifying competition with Microsoft and Google—relevant for Gulf enterprises evaluating long-term cloud partnerships.
An Accenture employee's Claude agent operated on a U.S. Defense Department network for two months before discovery, WIRED reports. The incident exposes risks of AI tools in secure environments and signals the need for stricter controls—a lesson for Gulf defense and government IT teams.
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