AI News on August 26th

1. NVIDIA's "Robot Brain" Chip Jetson AGX Thor Goes on Sale for $3499

#NVIDIA #Robotics #AIHardware

NVIDIA announced the Jetson AGX Thor robotics chip module, dubbed the "robot brain," which will begin shipping next month. The developer kit starts at $3,499 and is available for global customers, including those in China, to build robot prototypes.

2. Musk Sues Apple and OpenAI Alleging Anticompetitive Practices

#Musk #Apple #OpenAI #Lawsuit

Elon Musk's xAI and X Corp filed a lawsuit in Texas federal court accusing Apple and OpenAI of engaging in "anticompetitive practices" to suppress AI competition. Musk claims Apple favors OpenAI in App Store rankings, making it difficult for other AI companies to compete.

3. Intel Warns of Risks from U.S. Government's 10% Stake

#Intel #Government #InvestmentRisk

Intel expressed concerns that the Trump administration's 10% stake in the company could pose business risks. The stake might increase to 15% if chip manufacturing fails to meet certain thresholds, potentially drawing opposition from foreign governments and partners.

4. Saudi Arabia's Humain Data Centers to Launch in Early 2026

#SaudiArabia #DataCenters #AI

Saudi AI company Humain announced its data centers in Riyadh and Dammam will begin operations in Q2 2026, each with an initial capacity of 100 megawatts. The centers will use semiconductors from U.S. suppliers like NVIDIA.

5. Malaysia Debuts First Domestic AI Chip MARS1000

#Malaysia #AIChip #EdgeComputing

Malaysian chip design company SkyeChip launched MARS1000, the country's first edge AI processor. The chip can be embedded in devices like cars and robots for local computing without cloud reliance.

6. Canada Announces Support for Northern Ontario AI Adoption

#Canada #AI #FedNor

Canada's FedNor program announced funding to help Northern Ontario businesses adopt AI and develop new technologies to modernize operations and accelerate growth. The initiative aims to support innovators and job creators in the region.

7. Australia Launches Powerful Sovereign AI Supercomputer

#Australia #Supercomputer #AI

ResetData launched Australia's most powerful sovereign public AI supercomputer, AI-F1, in Melbourne. Built on NVIDIA H200s, it offers significant AI and machine learning capabilities for businesses and government, emphasizing data security and sustainability

8. Japan Develops AI-Powered "Human Washing Machine"

#Japan #AI #Healthcare

Japan's Osaka Science company developed an AI-driven "human washing machine" that cleans users in 15 minutes using high-speed water jets and micro-bubbles. The device aims to assist the elderly and reduce caregiver burden, with plans for a home version.

9. France Pushes AI Adoption in Enterprises with National Plan

#France #AI #NationalPlan

France's government unveiled a plan to integrate AI into daily operations of 100% of large enterprises, 80% of SMEs, and 50% of micro-enterprises by 2030. The initiative includes training, support, and a budget of €200 million to boost productivity and competitiveness.

10. Germany Updates AI Strategy to Boost Research and Application

#Germany #AIStrategy #Research

Germany revised its AI strategy, increasing funding to €5 billion by 2025 to enhance AI research, talent retention, and application in industries. The focus is on integrating AI with "Industry 4.0" to improve manufacturing automation and quality control.