March 2025

Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, and the overwhelming preference of investors for the property market of the country over stocks, Saudi Arabia remained data-poor in the real-estate sector until relatively recently. That was something Ahmed Bukhamseen wanted to change, and his company Quant set out to transform the property investment market and […]

Baidu has launched its latest foundation AI models, ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1, and is offering them free for individuals through ERNIE Bot. The company says that it aims to “push the boundaries of multimodal and reasoning models” by providing advanced capabilities at a more accessible price point. Baidu plans to integrate these models into

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its journey toward becoming a global leader in digital innovation, the Smart Data & AI Summit will play a pivotal role in shaping the Kingdom’s data and AI landscape. Scheduled for 5 – 6 May 2025 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Riyadh, this event will bring together 300+ data and

There has been a lot of excitement and many headlines generated by the recent launch of DeepSeek. And, while the technology behind this latest iteration of Generative AI is undoubtedly impressive, in many ways its arrival encapsulates the state of AI today. That is to say, it’s interesting, promising and maybe a little overhyped. I

OpenAI and Google are each urging the US government to take decisive action to secure the nation’s AI leadership. “As America’s world-leading AI sector approaches AGI, with a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) determined to overtake us by 2030, the Trump Administration’s new AI Action Plan can ensure that American-led AI built on democratic principles continues

With the rapid growth in the generation, storage, and sharing of data, ensuring its security has become both a necessity and a formidable challenge. Data breaches, cyberattacks, and insider threats are constant risks that require sophisticated solutions. This is where Data Security Platforms come into play, providing organisations with centralised tools and strategies to protect

Manus AI agent is China’s latest artificial intelligence breakthrough that’s turning heads in Silicon Valley and beyond. Manus was launched last week via an invitation-only preview, and represents China’s most ambitious entry into the emerging AI agent market. Unlike anything seen to date, the Manus AI agent doesn’t just chat with users – it is

ServiceNow has launched its Yokohama platform which introduces AI agents across various sectors to boost workflows and maximise end-to-end business impact. The Yokohama platform release features teams of preconfigured AI agents designed to deliver immediate productivity gains. These agents operate on a single, unified platform, ensuring seamless integration and coordination across different business functions. The

Access to real-time and historical news data is important in today’s digital landscape. Businesses, developers, and analysts rely on news API data feeds to gather structured insights from various sources, ranging from global news outlets and blogs, to forums and social media. APIs help integrate content into applications and workflows, enabling decision-making and scalable solutions.

Google has launched Gemma 3, the latest version of its family of open AI models that aim to set a new benchmark for AI accessibility. Built upon the foundations of the company’s Gemini 2.0 models, Gemma 3 is engineered to be lightweight, portable, and adaptable—enabling developers to create AI applications across a wide range of