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Is it possible that Saudi Arabia can win the AI race? Dive in to find out.

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Jafar Najafov
February 24, 2025 • Read this in 9 minutes

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If we brought someone from 1025 to 2025, they’d die of shock.

But the real time traveler? AI.

As Tim Urban said in The AI Revolution, AI is moving so fast that soon, even we might struggle to keep up. What happens when the student surpasses the master?

In today’s post:

  • Agents: The future of business

  • Saudi Arabia: This pioneer thinks Saudi would win

  • Apple: $500 billion investment and 20k jobs

  • Trending AI tools + More AI news

What’s Trending Today

Agents

AI That Thinks for Itself? It’s Already Here

AI used to be like a super-smart intern like good at answering questions but waiting for instructions. Not anymore. Now, it’s making decisions, managing businesses, and even adjusting supply chains on the fly.

Welcome to the age of agentic AI an AI that doesn’t just assist but acts.

  • AI personas are evolving – These digital assistants aren’t just scripted chatbots. They learn, adapt, and develop “personalities” that make them feel more like co-workers than tools.

  • It’s making big moves in business – Tesla’s AI system isn’t just analyzing inventory; it’s ordering parts, adjusting schedules, and rerouting shipments without human input.

  • Finance and security are on board – AI-driven trading bots are adjusting investment strategies in real-time. Cybersecurity AI is identifying threats and shutting them down before anyone even notices.

  • But there’s a catch – If AI is making decisions, where’s the accountability? Companies need to set clear boundaries on what AI can (and can’t) do independently.

Here’s what I think:

AI isn’t just getting smarter, it’s getting more independent. That’s exciting but also a little nerve-wracking. Making sure these AI systems enhance human decision-making, not replace it is a real challenge. If we get this right, the future of business could be smoother, smarter, and way more efficient.

Let’s just hope AI knows when to ask for help.

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Saudi Arabia

AI’s Future May Be Decided in Saudi Arabia

For years, Jürgen Schmidhuber has been at the forefront of AI. If you’ve ever used Siri or Alexa, you’ve felt the impact of his research. Now, he’s betting big on Saudi Arabia and he thinks the whole world stands to benefit.

Here’s why:

  • Saudi Arabia is pouring billions into AI. With its Vision 2030 plan, the country is going all-in on AI, smart cities, and automation. Schmidhuber sees this as the start of a new “golden age” for science.

  • He’s leading AI research at KAUST. His work includes everything from AI-powered chemistry to robotics, all funded by Saudi investment but designed to help the entire world.

  • He doesn’t buy into AI fear-mongering. While some warn about AI’s dangers, Schmidhuber argues that most people aren’t actually scared they just enjoy dystopian movies. In reality, AI is already improving healthcare, research, and everyday life.

  • He believes AI will be everywhere. Just like smartphones became cheap and universal, AI will soon be accessible to all, not just controlled by big tech giants.

Here’s what I think:

Schmidhuber’s take is refreshing. Instead of fear, he sees opportunity. AI isn’t just a Silicon Valley story it’s going global, and Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a major player. Whether or not you agree with him, one thing’s clear: the future of AI won’t be decided in just the U.S. and China anymore.

Apple

Apple’s $500 Billion Bet on AI And Why It’s Happening in Texas

Apple just dropped a massive announcement: It’s investing $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. That’s the biggest spend in the company’s history, and a big chunk of it is going toward AI.

Here’s what’s happening:

  • A new AI server factory is coming to Texas. Apple is building a 250,000-square-foot facility in Houston, set to open in 2026. This factory will produce AI servers that were previously made outside the U.S.

  • 20,000 new jobs are on the way. Apple is hiring for silicon engineering, AI, software development, and R&D—all to strengthen its “Apple Intelligence” AI model.

  • Manufacturing is getting a boost. Apple is doubling its U.S. advanced manufacturing fund to $10 billion and launching a manufacturing academy in Michigan.

  • It’s also investing in Arizona’s chip production. Apple is backing TSMC’s Arizona plant to ensure a steady supply of advanced chips.

Here’s what I think:

Apple isn’t just spending big it’s making a strategic shift. With rising global tensions and new tariffs, the company is bringing more production home. But beyond politics, this is a bet on AI. Apple is gearing up for an AI-driven future, and it wants to own the entire supply chain.

Texas just became ground zero for Apple’s AI ambitions.

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