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Artificial Intelligence: A new Chinese model catches up with Anthropic and OpenAI

According to the British news agency, a model called GLM-5.2, launched last month by the Beijing-based startup Z.ai, could finally bridge this gap in terms of Western interest. GLM-5.2 is making waves in Silicon Valley due to its coding and agent capabilities, or its ability to perform complex tasks with minimal instructions, which nearly rival the leading American offerings at a much lower cost, in what some experts are calling a 'mini DeepSeek moment', reports the same source according to which this model has quickly climbed the ranks of the rankings...

Jul 6, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Investment & FDI
US Report: Algeria Establishes Itself as a Promising Investment Hub in North Africa

US Report: Algeria Establishes Itself as a Promising Investment Hub in North Africa

A lengthy economic report published in a special supplement of USA Today on July 3, 2026, highlighted the economic transformations taking place in Algeria, considering that it is entering a new phase of development that makes it one of the most prominent investment destinations in North Africa, based on extensive economic reforms and massive investments in strategic sectors, along with its geographical location and natural and human resources. The report was titled 'Algeria: The Next Investment Hub in North Africa' and noted that the country is still underestimated in terms of its economic potential, despite being the largest country in Africa, the second-largest economy in the northern continent, and a gateway connecting Africa with Europe and the Middle East.

Jul 5, 2026echoroukonline.com
Technology & Digital
ECOTIMES

The secrets of artificial intelligence: when AI draws from the global intellectual heritage

By L. HAMIDI Artificial intelligence represents an unmatched force. It fascinates with its extraordinary potential as much as it raises questions about the scope of its rise. The one that writes, draws, translates, and assists its users captivates with its ability to answer an infinite number of questions, including in the main languages spoken around the world. It is a formidable tool for reflection to the point that some now question the very usefulness of studies, as it seems capable of handling the most diverse situations. However, this...

Jul 2, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Manufacturing & Industry
Upcoming Launch of the Algerian 'Fiat Grande Panda'

Upcoming Launch of the Algerian 'Fiat Grande Panda'

The global automotive group 'Stellantis' has approved all technical and industrial stages preceding the official launch of the 'Fiat Grande Panda' production at the Tarfaya plant in Oran, confirming that the official launch of this new model, which is the first of its kind in Algeria, according to the 'CKD' system, and the start of its marketing is imminent. In this context, the Chairman of the Board of 'Fiat Algeria', Rawi Baji, revealed during a presentation he gave on Tuesday at the 'Ralph' hotel in Algiers, as part of the events presenting the new global strategy of the 'Stellantis' group until 2030 and its implications for the Middle East and Africa, which was attended by the operations director for the Middle East and Africa...

Jun 30, 2026echoroukonline.com
Technology & Digital
From 4 to 100.. A leap in converting scientific research outputs into economic projects

From 4 to 100.. A leap in converting scientific research outputs into economic projects

The Director General of Scientific Research and Technological Development at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Mohamed Bouheicha, revealed that about 100 research products have entered the exploitation and conversion phase into economic projects, compared to only 3 to 4 projects annually in previous years. He confirmed that the ministry is also working on equipping 20 research platforms with the latest tools, in addition to developing new mechanisms to support researchers and enhance the contribution of Algerian talents both domestically and abroad. Bouheicha explained, during his appearance on the program 'Guest of the Morning' on the first radio channel, that the Ministry of Higher Education is working on creating a comprehensive ecosystem for scientific research, which includes regulatory texts that allow researchers to...

Jun 30, 2026echoroukonline.com