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👋 Good Morning. AI is making headlines globally—from Saudi Arabia's ambitious new AI venture to OpenAI's infrastructure challenges and the latest in healthcare tech.

TL;DR: This week in tech is like a chatbot on espresso: fast, unfiltered, and occasionally full of nonsense.

What’s Merging Today:
• 🧠 Saudi Arabia Launches 'Humain'
• 🛠️ OpenAI's Stargate Project Faces Delays
• 🛡️ Fake AI Tools Used to Spread Malware
• 📉 Chegg to Slash 22% of Workforce
• 🎓 Scottish Government Faces Criticism Over AI

MERGE MINDBLOWERS

• 🧊 Octopuses can edit their own RNA on the fly, essentially rewriting their genetic instructions to adapt to temperature changes in the ocean—making them some of the only animals with real-time “software updates.”

• 🚀 NASA's Voyager 1 probe runs on a computer with 68KB of memory—that's less than the size of the average Word doc. It's been transmitting data from deep space since 1977.

• 🧠 There’s a rare condition called "Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory" (HSAM) where people can recall every day of their lives in perfect detail, like a human Google search for their own past.

• 🐝 Bees can recognize human faces, and they do it the same way we do—by piecing together parts like eyes, nose, and mouth. That means they could spot you again after one meeting.

• 🎮 The Pentagon once ran a war simulation inside a video game engine to model real-world insurgencies. The game? A modified version of “Call of Duty.”

TODAY IN AI

Saudi Arabia launches ‘Humain’ to advance AI development

On May 12, 2025, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the launch of "Humain," a new company under the Public Investment Fund (PIF), aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) development and management. Humain will offer a wide array of AI-related services, including next-generation data centers, AI infrastructure, cloud technologies, and sophisticated AI models and solutions. Notably, the company plans to provide one of the world’s most powerful multimodal Arabic large language models (LLMs). This initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia's broader aspiration to become a leading global hub for data and AI innovation.

Takeaway: Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a key player in the global AI landscape.

TODAY IN TECH

OpenAI’s Stargate project faces Tariff delays

OpenAI's ambitious Stargate data center project is facing delays due to tariff-related economic uncertainty. The project, which aims to raise up to $500 million for AI infrastructure in the U.S. and overseas, is experiencing investor hesitation amid market volatility and increased costs for essential components. SoftBank, a significant potential backer, has yet to finalize financing plans, further stalling progress.

Takeaway: Tariff-induced uncertainties are impacting major AI infrastructure projects.

TODAY IN BUSINESS

Fake AI tools used to spread ‘Noodlophile’ malware

Cybercriminals are exploiting the popularity of AI tools by distributing fake applications that install malware known as 'Noodlophile.' These malicious tools are promoted through convincing AI-themed platforms and social media campaigns, leading users to download harmful software disguised as legitimate AI applications. The malware targets sensitive information, including browser credentials and cryptocurrency wallets.

Takeaway: Be cautious of AI tools from unverified sources to protect against malware threats.

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• 📊 Informly — Empower your business with AI-powered instant market insights that help you make smarter, faster decisions.

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WHAT ELSE IS MERGING

Chegg to Slash 22% of Workforce Amid AI Competition: Chegg announced on May 12, 2025, that it will reduce its workforce by 22%, cutting approximately 248 jobs, as a response to declining usage of its homework and study tools due to competition from AI platforms.

Scottish Government Faces Criticism Over AI in Schools: The article raises concerns about the growing use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in Scottish schools and the apparent lack of effective regulation from the Scottish Government.

UK House of Lords Pushes Back Against Government's AI Plans: The UK government’s proposal to allow artificial intelligence (AI) firms to use copyright-protected material without permission faced a significant setback in the House of Lords.

AI Leadership Roles Up 40-60% in FY25 as Talent Demand Soars: In fiscal year 2025, leadership roles in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector experienced a significant growth of 40% to 60% compared to the previous year.

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