Saudi Arabia’s AI startup Humain, backed by the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund, is preparing to launch a new AI-based computer operating system this week that allows users to simply speak to their computers to perform tasks, the company announced on Monday.
The upcoming system, called Humain One, aims to revolutionize the way people interact with computers—moving away from the icon-based interfaces of Windows and macOS that have defined computing since the 1980s.
“Instead of clicking on icons to open applications, users will now be able to express their intent through voice,” said Tareq Amin, Humain’s CEO, during the Fortune Global Forum in Riyadh.
While several tech firms are developing similar platforms, Humain says it intends to be the first to officially bring such an OS to market.
Founded in May 2025 under the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Humain provides a range of AI-driven products and services, including data centers, AI infrastructure, cloud solutions, and advanced AI models.
A company spokesperson said development of the new operating system began soon after Humain’s launch and that it has already been tested internally for managing tasks like payroll and HR operations.
Amin also revealed that the company plans to develop around 6 gigawatts of data center capacity, though details about the locations were not disclosed.
