Scale AI alum raises $9M to build MENA’s AI engine.

Bilal Abu-Ghazaleh has launched 1001 AI, a startup building AI systems for critical industries in the Middle East and North Africa. The company raised $9 million to cut inefficiencies in sectors like aviation, logistics, and construction.

This funding highlights the Gulf’s growing ambition to become a global AI hub, with 1001 AI aiming to be the core decision layer for real-world industries.
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Gemini AI appears early on Google TV

Google’s new Gemini assistant has shown up on Google TV ahead of its official launch, offering a smarter, Nest-like experience for some users.

This early rollout hints that Google is fast-tracking Gemini to unify its AI experience across all devices.
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