US Approves Sale of 35,000 AI Chips to UAE’s G42, Saudis’ Humain

Shipments of AI servers from Taiwan to the US are projected to double in 2025 compared to 2024. Major Taiwanese manufacturers, including Foxconn, Quanta, and Wistron, are increasing production to meet the growing demand for generative artificial intelligence processing. This surge in exports highlights Taiwan's significant role in the global AI supply chain.

Nvidia's quarterly earnings report has garnered significant attention amid a lack of reliable economic data due to the government shutdown. Investors were anxious about the company's performance, particularly regarding its substantial investments in artificial intelligence. The report is expected to provide insights into Nvidia's financial health and the broader implications for the AI sector.

Humain has partnered with Adobe and Qualcomm to develop artificial intelligence tools specifically for Arabic content. Utilizing Adobe's Firefly Foundry, the collaboration aims to create AI models, while Qualcomm's chips will be employed to power these models, enhancing the technological landscape for Arabic digital content.

Elon Musk's xAI has partnered with the Saudi artificial intelligence company Humain to establish a new data center in Saudi Arabia. This initiative is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's strategy to diversify the kingdom's economy. The data center will be xAI's largest outside the United States.

US President Donald Trump stated that investment in artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly benefiting the economy. However, he expressed concerns that overregulation could hinder the US's competitive edge against China in the AI sector.

Amazon has introduced a new Video Recaps feature on Prime Video that utilizes AI to summarize key plot points of shows with snippets and music. This feature is currently in beta and available to users in the US. It follows the launch of text-based AI recaps last year, enhancing the viewing experience by adding visual and audio elements.

Experts warn that reliance on foreign-made open models poses significant risks to the US supply chain and innovation in artificial intelligence. This dependency could hinder the country's competitive edge against China in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

OpenAI has announced the launch of ChatGPT for Teachers, a specialized version of its AI chatbot aimed at K-12 educators and school districts. This service will be available for free to K-12 educators in the United States until June 2027, providing tools to enhance teaching and learning experiences.