Qualcomm announced the AI200 and AI250 processors, built on its Hexagon neural processing technology, to target AI inference workloads and compete with Nvidia's dominance. The AI200, slated for release next year, offers 768 GB of RAM and can be combined in racks of up to 72 chips. The AI250, planned for 2027, promises a generational leap in efficiency and lower power consumption. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund‑backed AI firm Humain will use both chips in its upcoming AI datacenters, signaling Qualcomm's push into the high‑performance AI market. Leia mais →

WWE has announced a new senior creative strategy role focused on integrating artificial intelligence into its storyline development. Early experiments with a platform called Writer Inc. produced mixed results, but the company hopes AI can help track continuity, identify successful arcs, and support writers without replacing the human element. Fans and analysts note the current product suffers from formulaic plots and frequent resets, while the AI push could address those issues and improve long‑term storytelling. The move reflects WWE’s broader efforts to modernize under its parent company TKO and recent partnerships with platforms like Netflix. Leia mais →

Bilal Abu‑Ghazaleh, a former Scale AI executive, has founded 1001 AI to bring an AI‑native operating system to high‑stakes sectors such as aviation, logistics, construction and oil and gas in the Middle East and North Africa. The two‑month‑old startup raised a $9 million seed round led by CIV, General Catalyst and Lux Capital, with participation from a roster of global and regional angels. Abu‑Ghazaleh says the platform will cut inefficiencies worth more than $10 billion in the Gulf alone by automating decision‑making and orchestrating real‑time operations. Early deployments are slated for construction projects by the end of the year, with the company eyeing broader roll‑outs across the region’s megaprojects. Leia mais →