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Saudi Arabia’s deep tech startup ecosystem thrives with focus on AI and IoT, fueling Vision 2030

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A recent report from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, and consultancy firm Hello Tomorrow highlights the rapid growth of deep tech startups in Saudi Arabia, with 50% of these startups focusing on AI and IoT.

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Saudi Arabia launches $100 Billion AI initiative to lead in global tech

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This unprecedented investment will focus on building state-of-the-art data centers, supporting startups, and expanding AI infrastructure to drive both domestic growth and international competitiveness. These include data center expansion, tech startups, workforce development, and partnerships with leading technology firms.

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Assembly required: 8 myths about knowledge management debunked

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Although intelligence operatives, a type of knowledge worker, had many clues suggesting imminent attacks, they did not integrate this information quickly enough to accurately foresee the tragic outcomes. With the dawn of generative AI, management gurus continue pitching concepts of turnkey “learning organizations,” and “knowledge management.”

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How Cairn Oil & Gas taps its network of 2,000 startups to fuel innovation

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Instead, the solution came from a startup. While banks might be expected to work with fintechs or agribusinesses with agritechs, most people don’t typically associate energy companies with startups. Cairn is bucking this trend: Gupta says that startups are a key part of the organization’s strategy.

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CIOs contend with gen AI growing pains

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Using LLMs, the system interprets human intentions and adapts based on experience, integrating organizational knowledge for better decision-making.” At the summit, a wide range of AI startups and solution providers were in attendance showcasing solutions that claim to solve various AI challenges facing CIOs and CAOs.

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5 tips for startup partnership success

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IT leaders looking to accelerate their innovation agendas have a partner-in-waiting in the startup ecosystem. By linking up with startups, CIOs can greatly expand their opportunities to experiment with emerging technologies and augment their in-house innovation programs.

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Gen AI in 2025: Playtime is over, time to get practical

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We turned corporations almost into VCs, funding IT projects as if they were startups. These models and features are grounded in broad knowledge from across the internet, rather than in specific domains and contexts, Schroeder adds. There was this huge over-investment.

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