Author: Art Ryan

Ferrari is accelerating its digital transformation by using artificial intelligence to deepen fan engagement. The company is also using AI to create a new generation of Formula 1 “superfans.” The luxury automaker and Formula 1 powerhouse has expanded its partnership with IBM to launch new AI-powered experiences inside the Scuderia Ferrari app. The goal is simple: make millions of Ferrari fans feel closer to the action than ever before. Ferrari and IBM Bring AI to Formula 1 Fans Powered by IBM’s watsonx AI platform, the updated Ferrari app delivers personalized race insights, AI-generated summaries, interactive games, and real-time telemetry analysis.…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has confirmed that China remains part of the company’s projected $200 billion CPU market opportunity. This signals the tech giant’s continued commitment to one of the world’s largest AI markets. It does so despite ongoing U.S.-China semiconductor restrictions. Speaking during a media and investor briefing at Computex 2026 in Taiwan, Huang emphasized that Nvidia sees massive growth potential in CPUs. These CPUs are designed for the next wave of “agentic AI” systems. In fact, these are AI models capable of acting autonomously rather than simply responding to prompts. The announcement comes as Nvidia rapidly expands beyond…

Core42, a subsidiary of G42, a UAE-based AI and cloud computing company, has announced the closing of $550 million in structured trade finance facilities from HSBC. This funding will accelerate the expansion of its AI cloud and compute infrastructure in the US and Europe. The news that Core42 raises $550M from HSBC highlights the company’s growing momentum in the industry. This deal is one of the largest AI infrastructure financing transactions in the region. It also underscores the increasing global investment in sovereign AI infrastructure. In fact, Core42 raises $550M from HSBC, which sets a new milestone for the sector.…

Dubai’s booming property market is entering a new digital era with the launch of Rechitta, an AI-powered real estate communication platform. This platform aims to streamline interactions between developers, brokers and buyers. Moreover, it promises to improve efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness across Dubai’s fast-growing real estate ecosystem. Rechitta was launched at a press event in Dubai to tackle some of the longstanding issues in the property sector. These include fragmented communication, slow response times and inconsistent market information. The AI platform provides real-time updates on property pricing, inventory, payment plans, amenities and project developments. How Rechitta Uses AI in Dubai…

Dubai is preparing to unveil one of the world’s most innovative beach destinations — a $136 million women-only beach powered by artificial intelligence and smart city technology. The new Al Mamzar Beach project is designed to offer women complete privacy and enhanced safety. Additionally, it provides luxury coastal experiences 24 hours a day. Backed by Dubai Municipality, the huge redevelopment project is part of the emirate’s larger vision to transform its coastline into a global tourism hub. The AI-powered beach is expected to attract millions of visitors each year. Meanwhile, it will redefine tourism focused on women in the Middle…

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has officially announced a permanent 75% price cut on its flagship V4-Pro AI model, slashing the cost of advanced AI access for developers and enterprises globally. The move is anticipated to escalate the ongoing AI price war and put additional pressure on rivals including OpenAI, Anthropic and Google. This aggressive pricing strategy makes the DeepSeek V4-Pro model one of the cheapest high-performance frontier AI systems currently available. Industry analysts believe the price cut could significantly reshape the economics of AI infrastructure and API services in 2026. DeepSeek Slashes AI API Costs DeepSeek’s V4-Pro model previously already…

The federal government is investing $68 million in Alberta artificial intelligence projects as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Canada’s position in AI. The investment will support AI research, commercialization, startup growth and talent development in the province. Alberta is becoming a top destination for artificial intelligence in Canada. Organizations like the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) are helping to spur innovation in machine learning, robotics and data science. New federal investment The new federal investment is expected to speed up the development of advanced AI technologies. At the same time, it will create new opportunities for businesses, researchers…

Kazakhstan has launched UNESCO’s Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM), an innovative approach to assessing the country’s capacity to develop artificial intelligence in an ethical and responsible manner. This step underscores Kazakhstan’s growing commitment to building a human-centered artificial intelligence ecosystem based on global standards and ethical principles. The initiative was launched by the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty in partnership with the National Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan for UNESCO and ICESCO at an event hosted at Astana Hub. The program gathered government officials, AI experts, academia, private sector leaders, and civil society representatives. Together, they began a nationwide dialogue…

Technology & Innovation In this edition of Weekly AI News, the week’s biggest technology story came from Google I/O 2026, where Google pushed its AI strategy deeper into models, search, shopping, productivity, media creation, and hardware. Google introduced Gemini 3.5 Flash, the first release in its Gemini 3.5 family, positioning it as a faster agentic model for coding, long-horizon tasks, and real-world workflows. The company also introduced Gemini Omni, a multimodal creation model that starts with video generation and editing, with the broader ambition of creating “anything from any input.” Google framed the announcements around a shift from AI tools…

Jamaica will also be the location for the IP Summit 2026 Jamaica. This event is expected to further establish the country as a hub for international conferences. Jamaica will host some of the world’s leading experts in artificial intelligence, healthcare innovation, climate science, education and digital transformation at the upcoming SE Conference 2026. Moreover, the much-anticipated event will bring together a stellar array of international and regional experts. They will discuss the future of AI, technology, sustainability, healthcare and education. The conference brings together innovators, researchers, government leaders, and industry pioneers who are shaping the future of global technological advancement.…

The Caribbean is poised to welcome one of the boldest artificial intelligence and emerging technology events of 2026. IP Summit 2026 Jamaica will bring together global leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, educators and policymakers to discuss how AI and other next-generation technologies can transform industries and improve lives in the Global South. The summit is scheduled to take place May 25-27, 2026, at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny, Jamaica. The event is being organized by The Mico University College in collaboration with The Media and Innovation Lab (The MIL) at the University of Miami. AI and Emerging Technologies at the…

Google has launched a nationwide AI training initiative to boost AI literacy among educators and learners. This new Google AI training program in India aims to equip educators with the skills to integrate artificial intelligence into their teaching. It also prepares students for a future driven by AI. At the Education World Forum 2026, London, Google announced plans to expand its AI education programs. These programs will be in collaboration with Indian state governments and education boards. This move aligns with India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Moreover, it reflects the growing significance of AI skills within contemporary education systems.…

Saudi Arabia is reaffirming its ambitions in artificial intelligence with the return of the Global AI Show Riyadh 2026. This is one of the fastest-growing AI conferences and exhibitions in the Middle East. Scheduled for June 29-30, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention Center, the event is expected to bring together global AI leaders, investors, startups, enterprises and policymakers under one roof. The conference comes as Saudi Arabia is accelerating its digital transformation strategy under Vision 2030. The Kingdom aims to become a global hub for AI infrastructure, innovation and investment. Moreover, industry analysts see Riyadh…

Expedia Group is accelerating its push into artificial intelligence with a new suite of agentic AI tools built for B2B travel partners. The company’s latest innovations are meant to help travel businesses enhance personalization, automate operations and increase booking conversions with AI-powered technology. The move positions Expedia as one of the major travel companies embracing the rise of “agentic AI” — AI systems capable of making decisions, automating workflows, and assisting users with complex travel planning. Expedia Expands AI Strategy for Travel Businesses According to Expedia Group, the new AI-powered tools are focused on helping B2B partners deliver faster and…

Airbnb is moving beyond vacation rentals into hotels and AI-powered travel services in one of its biggest shifts since it was founded. This year, Airbnb expands into hotels as the platform positions itself as a full travel ecosystem that includes boutique hotels, airport pickups, grocery delivery, luggage storage, car rentals and AI-assisted trip planning. The move comes as Airbnb aims to compete directly with major travel platforms by becoming an “everything app” for travelers. CEO Brian Chesky recently described Airbnb’s future vision as a platform capable of managing the entire travel experience from booking accommodations to planning activities and transportation.…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a major step in its quest to become a world leader in artificial intelligence with the launch of a new sovereign AI platform for powering secure, national-scale AI infrastructure. The initiative underscores the UAE’s growing investment in AI sovereignty, secure cloud environments and large-scale digital transformation. The new platform is designed to enable governments and enterprises to deploy and manage AI systems while ensuring sensitive data, models and operations remain fully controlled within UAE borders. Officials say the platform will enable secure AI adoption across critical sectors including government services, healthcare, transportation, cybersecurity,…

The United Arab Emirates is rapidly emerging as a world leader in health-care innovation as hospitals across the region adopt artificial-intelligence-powered operating rooms. This progress can be seen in the rise of AI-equipped operating rooms in the UAE. AI is transforming how doctors perform procedures and patients are treated, from robotic-assisted surgeries to real-time diagnostic systems. The move to AI-enabled operating rooms is in line with the UAE’s broader goal to position itself as a global technology and medical hub as part of its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031. Hospitals in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are investing heavily in cutting-edge…

OneStream Software is introducing its innovative AI-Assisted Developer Studio and Agentic Finance Toolkit. This is another step forward in its enterprise finance automation strategy. The product was introduced at the OneStream Splash User Conference. At the same time, the company shared new tools aimed to help organizations use the power of AI in their finance activities. According to the company, the new AI solutions are intended to assist organizations to implement advanced automation processes. These processes will accelerate planning, forecasting, reconciliations, reporting, and operational analysis. This happens regardless of their tech proficiency. What Is OneStream’s AI-Assisted Developer Studio? The new…

Ericsson accelerates its enterprise AI transformation by utilizing SAP Business Data Cloud and business data fabric capabilities. As a result, they are building an intelligent and autonomous enterprise system. It illustrates the transition of telecom behemoths from legacy business analytics to full-fledged AI operations. These new operations are based on quality business data assets. SAP Business Data Cloud Powers Ericsson’s AI Transformation SAP Business Data Cloud underpins Ericsson’s enterprise AI strategy. It uses business data fabric technology to consolidate diverse data sources from across its enterprise systems and cloud infrastructure. In this way, they are integrated into a single data…

Google Search has officially entered the age of AI-powered search. At Google I/O 2026, the tech giant announced what it described as the “biggest upgrade to Search ever,” launching new AI-first Search capabilities powered by its AI models and AI Mode. The launch will have a huge impact on searchers, but also on publishers, marketers, SEOs and social media creators who rely on Google traffic. Google Search Is Going Conversational One of the more interesting things that Google announced about its Search products during Google I/O 2026 was the introduction of a new conversational AI search experience with AI Mode.…