Saudi Arabia’s Humain Unveils AI Model Based on China’s MiniMax

Saudi Arabia-based company Humain has launched a national AI platform constructed using an open model from the Chinese firm MiniMax Group Inc. This partnership reflects an emerging trend where nations are seeking to develop localized AI infrastructure by leveraging foreign technology to maintain greater control over their digital capabilities. By adopting this external architecture, Saudi Arabia joins a group of countries aiming to reduce reliance on Western-developed software for their sovereign artificial intelligence projects.