Saudi startup Humain launches voice controlled AI operating system

Humain, a Saudi Arabia-based AI startup backed by the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund, is set to unveil a groundbreaking voice-controlled operating system called Humain 1 this week, aiming to be the first to officially launch such a comprehensive system to the public​.

The new operating system allows users to control their devices entirely through voice commands rather than traditional mouse clicks and icon-based interfaces, with CEO Tareq Amin stating users can now "speak your intent" instead of clicking through discrete applications​.

Humain 1 is positioned as a potential successor to Windows and macOS, which have dominated personal computing since the mid-1980s, and has been undergoing internal testing for payroll and human resources systems since the company launched in May​.

Established in May under Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Humain aims to position the kingdom as a global AI leader through its portfolio of AI services including data centers, cloud capabilities, and advanced AI models​.

CEO Tareq Amin also announced plans to develop approximately 6 gigawatts of data center capacity, though specific locations were not disclosed, as part of the company's broader AI infrastructure strategy​.