Saudi Startup Humain Launches a Computer You Control With Your Voice

October 28, 2025

Imagine this: instead of clicking icons or typing on a keyboard, you just talk to your computer. “Send an email to Sarah,” you say. Or, “Find last month’s sales report.” And it just… does it.

That’s the idea behind Humain 1, a new operating system launched this week by a Saudi startup called Humain. The company says it’s the world’s first AI system that runs almost entirely by voice—and it could change how we use computers.

 

Goodbye, Mouse. Hello, Voice!

For nearly 40 years, we’ve used computers the same way: click icons, open apps, type commands. But Humain wants to skip all that. Their system listens to your voice and understands what you mean—not just what you say.

At the Fortune Global Forum in Riyadh, CEO Tareq Amin put it simply:

“Instead of clicking on icons, you just speak your intention.”

For example, during internal testing, Humain used the system to handle payroll. What used to take four people 30 hours now takes just 30 minutes—and with fewer mistakes.

Works With Your Current Computer

Good news: you don’t need to buy a new machine. Humain 1 works on regular Windows and Mac computers, as well as Humain’s own AI-powered devices. So it can fit into your current work life without a total overhaul.

Part of Saudi Arabia’s Big AI Plan

Humain was created in May 2025 with support from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is the chairman—showing how serious the country is about becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence.

Even though the company is based in Saudi Arabia, 99% of its users are outside the country. It already serves 130 clients around the world.

And they’re thinking big: Humain plans to build massive data centers with 6 gigawatts of power—enough to support huge AI systems. They’ve also teamed up with Qualcomm to start building a new kind of AI network in 2026, connecting local devices to powerful cloud systems.

Is This the Future?

Voice-controlled tech isn’t totally new—think Siri or Alexa. But those are helpers. Humain wants to replace the whole operating system. That’s a much bigger step.

It might not work perfectly for everyone right away. But if it keeps improving, we could be saying goodbye to desktop icons—and hello to a more natural way to work.

One thing’s for sure: the age of talking to our computers like they’re human… might be closer than we think.