Author: Art Ryan

XLSMART and Tencent Cloud have successfully completed a large-scale AI-driven cloud migration project, marking a major step in the Indonesian telecom operator’s digital transformation strategy. The project moved 1,200 microservices, 1,100 APIs, 900 business interfaces, and more than 15 TB of core data assets to Tencent Cloud’s public cloud infrastructure. According to the companies, the migration was completed in just four and a half months, with artificial intelligence playing a central role in improving speed, coordination, and operational efficiency. XLSMART Tencent Cloud AI Cloud Migration Supports Digital Modernization XLSMART launched the cloud transformation project as part of its wider effort…

Global AI Show Riyadh 2026 is set to open tomorrow, June 29, in Saudi Arabia. It will bring global artificial intelligence leaders, enterprises, investors, policymakers, startups, and technology providers together. These participants will attend a major two-day conference and exhibition. The event will take place from June 29 to 30, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention in Riyadh. As Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen its position as a regional hub for artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, the Global AI Show Riyadh 2026 will highlight how AI is shaping business, government, infrastructure, and digital transformation across the…

Abu Dhabi-backed technology investor MGX has reportedly raised nearly $50 billion from regional and global investors. This marks one of the largest pools of capital ever assembled for artificial intelligence investments. The funding is expected to support MGX’s growing focus on AI infrastructure, advanced technology, semiconductors, and large-scale global AI projects. The raise highlights Abu Dhabi’s expanding role in the global artificial intelligence race. Meanwhile, governments, sovereign funds, and institutional investors are increasing their exposure to the fast-growing AI economy. MGX AI Investment Strategy Gains Global Backing MGX, based in Abu Dhabi, has quickly become one of the most watched…

Anthropic is changing how it measures the economic impact of Claude as artificial intelligence moves beyond simple chatbot conversations and into more agentic forms of work. The company’s Anthropic Economic Index is designed to show how Claude is being used across different tasks, industries, occupations, and workflows. However, as Claude becomes more deeply involved in coding, research, writing, business analysis, and workplace collaboration, Anthropic is placing greater focus on the actual outputs AI helps create. This shift reflects a broader change in the AI industry. The value of AI is no longer measured only by how many prompts users send…

Google is bringing more Gemini-powered artificial intelligence features into Demand Gen campaigns, giving advertisers new tools to create, optimize, and measure ads across YouTube and other Google platforms. The update highlights Google’s growing push to combine generative AI, creator content, product discovery, and performance marketing into one advertising workflow. For brands, the move could make it easier to build stronger creative assets, reach shoppers earlier in the buying journey, and track campaign results with greater accuracy. Gemini AI Expands Its Role in Google Ads Demand Gen campaigns are designed to help advertisers reach potential customers across visually driven Google surfaces,…

Technology companies are turning to equity sales, bond offerings and bank loans to fund the next phase of artificial intelligence expansion, raising fresh concerns among investors about the growing cost of the AI boom. The latest wave of capital raising highlights a major shift in how the world’s biggest technology companies are financing AI infrastructure. For years, many large tech firms relied heavily on strong cash reserves and operating cash flow to support cloud growth, research and product development. Now, the scale of AI investment has become so large that companies are increasingly looking to financial markets for additional support.…

Global AI Show Riyadh 2026 is now only two days away. It brings one of the region’s major artificial intelligence gatherings to Saudi Arabia on June 29–30, 2026. The event will take place at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention in Riyadh. Here, technology leaders, AI companies, investors, policymakers, startups and enterprise decision-makers are expected to gather for two days. These days will include discussions, exhibitions and networking. The conference arrives at a time when Saudi Arabia is accelerating its digital transformation agenda. It is also strengthening its position as a regional hub for artificial intelligence. Moreover, AI…

NVIDIA supercomputers now make up more than 400 of the world’s 500 fastest systems, marking another major milestone for accelerated computing, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. According to the latest TOP500 rankings released at ISC High Performance 2026 in Hamburg, Germany, NVIDIA technology now powers 81% of the TOP500 list. The company also said nearly 90% of the systems newly added to the ranking use NVIDIA technologies, showing how quickly AI-focused computing architectures are becoming the standard for scientific and industrial workloads. The latest figures highlight NVIDIA’s growing role in global supercomputing. The company’s platforms are no longer limited to…

NVIDIA AI for science software is opening new possibilities for researchers working in chemistry, materials discovery, experimental physics and astronomy. The company introduced new CUDA-X libraries, microservices and reference code designed to turn complex scientific workloads into faster GPU-accelerated pipelines. The announcement highlights NVIDIA DAQIRI, NVIDIA ALCHEMI NIM microservices and the upcoming NVIDIA cuPhoton reference code. Together, these tools aim to help scientists process massive data sets, run AI-powered simulations and analyze instrument data in real time. NVIDIA AI for Science Software Expands CUDA-X Capabilities The new NVIDIA AI for science software is part of CUDA-X, the company’s collection of…

NVIDIA Vera CPU is set to play a major role in the next phase of scientific computing at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where new supercomputers will support advanced simulation, molecular design and agentic AI for research. The systems, known as Mission, Vision and Veritas, are being developed with HPE and NVIDIA to accelerate scientific discovery. By combining NVIDIA Vera CPUs, NVIDIA Rubin GPUs and high-speed networking, the supercomputers aim to help researchers process complex workloads faster and explore new ways of using AI in science. NVIDIA Vera CPU Expands AI Supercomputing at Los Alamos Los Alamos National Laboratory is preparing…

Agoda is expanding its digital travel platform with a new suite of features designed to make trip planning faster, smarter, and less stressful for travelers. The latest update includes real-time flight alerts, improved hotel browsing, AI-powered review matching, expanded language support, and a more connected booking experience. The move shows how artificial intelligence is becoming more central to travel technology. Instead of only helping users search for hotels or flights, AI is now helping travelers make decisions, understand property details, and manage bookings with better timing and context. Agoda Adds Real-Time Flight Updates for Travelers One of the biggest updates…

Artificial intelligence is quickly changing how travelers search, compare and book trips. A new Accenture Consumer Pulse Research report shows that AI travel agents are no longer being viewed only as planning tools. Instead, travelers are becoming more comfortable allowing AI agents to influence decisions, compare brands and even make booking choices within set limits. The findings point to a major shift for airlines, hotels and travel platforms. Brand loyalty, once built through points, repeat stays and familiar experiences, may become more fragile as travelers rely on AI systems to find the best value, relevance and convenience at the moment…

Jamaica Tourism 3.0 is setting a new direction for the country’s tourism industry by moving beyond traditional visitor arrivals and hotel occupancy. Instead, the strategy positions tourism as a national development platform supported by artificial intelligence, innovation, workforce training, stronger regulation, and deeper local participation. The new framework reflects Jamaica’s ambition to turn tourism into a broader economic engine. While the country remains one of the Caribbean’s most recognized destinations, the next phase of growth focuses on how tourism can create more value for local communities, workers, entrepreneurs, and national industries. Jamaica Tourism 3.0 Signals a New Era for the…

The UAE Ministry of Education has launched NOVA, a new artificial intelligence initiative. It is aimed at accelerating digital transformation across the country’s education sector. The project is designed to improve the efficiency of education operations and services by using AI and advanced data technologies. Through NOVA, the Ministry aims to support better decision-making. Additionally, it seeks to streamline institutional workflows and enhance educational outcomes for students, teachers, schools, and parents. NOVA Brings AI Into UAE Education Services NOVA will use artificial intelligence to help modernize how education services are delivered across the UAE. The initiative is expected to improve…

The Linux Foundation has launched Akrites, a new industry-backed initiative. It is designed to protect critical open-source software from a rising wave of AI-enabled cyber threats. Announced on June 25, 2026, Akrites brings together some of the world’s biggest technology, AI, cybersecurity, finance, and infrastructure organizations. The goal is to coordinate how serious vulnerabilities in open-source software are found, fixed, and responsibly disclosed. The initiative arrives at a time when frontier AI models are making it faster and easier to identify software vulnerabilities. While that gives defenders powerful new tools, it also raises concerns. Attackers could use similar AI capabilities…

UAE investors are emerging as global leaders in the use of artificial intelligence. New HSBC survey findings show that AI is becoming a major part of how affluent and high-net-worth individuals research, assess, and manage financial decisions. According to HSBC’s Human-AI Advantage report, 98% of UAE investors use AI tools in their daily lives. The figure places the UAE at the top of global AI adoption among the 10 markets surveyed. It is alongside India. More importantly for the financial sector, 83% of UAE investors said they use AI specifically for finance and investment decisions. This is compared with a…

Perplexity is expanding deeper into professional AI tools with the launch of Computer for Counsel, a legal-focused version of its agentic AI platform. This version is designed to help lawyers move beyond simple chatbot-style research. The new platform is built for legal teams that need more than quick answers. Instead of only summarizing information or responding to legal research prompts, Computer for Counsel is designed to handle multi-step workflows. These include contract review, legal research, document preparation, regulatory monitoring, and matter management. The launch signals a broader shift in the legal technology market. In particular, AI companies are moving from…

Amazon is making a major new bet on India’s artificial intelligence future. The company announced plans to invest an additional $13 billion in the country by 2030. This investment is aimed at expanding AI and cloud infrastructure through Amazon Web Services. In particular, Amazon has a strong focus on growing data center capacity in Mumbai and Hyderabad. The move reinforces India’s growing role as a global hub for AI development, cloud computing, digital services, and enterprise technology. Additionally, as demand for generative AI, machine learning tools, and scalable cloud infrastructure rises, Amazon is positioning AWS as a key platform for…

Google appears to be preparing a major upgrade for Gemini on macOS, with new features that could make the AI assistant more useful across everyday desktop workflows. The latest reported tests include system-wide voice dictation, cursor-aware assistance through a feature called Magic Pointer, and device linking that may help users continue their work across multiple screens. These updates suggest Google wants Gemini to become more than a chatbot inside a separate window. Instead, the company seems to be moving toward a desktop AI assistant that can understand what users are doing, respond to voice commands, and provide contextual help inside…

The countdown continues. Global AI Show Riyadh 2026 is now only 4 days away. This brings Saudi Arabia closer to one of the most important artificial intelligence conferences in the Middle East. The event will take place on June 29–30, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is expected to bring together AI leaders, technology companies, startups, investors, government representatives, enterprise decision-makers, and industry experts for two days of exhibitions, networking, and high-level discussions. As artificial intelligence becomes a major driver of economic growth, digital transformation, smart infrastructure, and enterprise innovation, Global…