The World's Largest Open Source Geospatial Model is Here! Authored by IBM and NASA

IBM has released Granite 3.2, a smaller AI model designed for efficient inference and practical applications. This release focuses on delivering strong performance with reduced computational resources.
IBM recently announced that its AI development platform watsonx.ai now supports the DeepSeek-R1 distilled versions of the Llama 3.18B and Llama 3.370B models. DeepSeek optimizes multiple Llama and Qwen variants using knowledge distillation technology, leveraging data from the R1 model to further enhance model performance. On the watsonx.ai platform, users can utilize DeepSeek in two ways.
At the recent LEAP2025 conference, IBM and Lenovo announced their plans to further expand their strategic technology partnership aimed at enhancing the application and impact of generative AI in Saudi Arabia. According to IDC, global annual spending on AI-related systems is expected to exceed $300 billion by 2026, and many leading organizations in Saudi Arabia are actively exploring and investing in generative AI applications to prepare for the impending 'AI Everywhere' era.