A team of robots from Kinisi Robotics has made a world-first unmanned assault on Russian soldiers in Ukraine. The robot's precision and speed allowed it to capture the enemy without human intervention. This breakthrough marks a significant milestone in the use of autonomous technology in military operations.
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/humanoid-robot-kr1-warehouse-opsMarketers are increasingly relying on ChatGPT for marketing purposes, with nearly half using it to craft product descriptions, social media copy, and blog content. As they look to expand their investment in AI-driven discovery, two-thirds plan to increase their focus on "AI visibility." To achieve this, marketers believe that answer-based content is key, as 76% consider it essential for their brand to appear in ChatGPT results by 2025.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/nearly-8-in-10-americans-use-chatgpt-for-search-adobe-finds/551069/Mexican actors are demanding better regulations to prevent AI voice cloning without consent, citing concerns that technology could replace paid content and threaten their industry. The issue was a key factor in Hollywood's 2023 actors and writers' strikes. Last year, actress Scarlett Johansson accused tech firm OpenAI of imitating her voice for one of their chatbots.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/americas/mexican-voice-actors-demand-regulation-on-ai-voice-cloning-2?utm_source=fallback&utm_medium=section-rcmd-api&utm_campaign=trending-inarticle-sectionMurphy, a debt servicing company, is reimagining the industry with its use of artificial intelligence (AI) voice agents, omnichannel outreach, and behavioral personalization. The goal is to provide an alternative to traditional call centers, allowing companies to recover debts faster while treating debtors with respect. Murphy's technology has been adopted by major players such as banks, telecommunications, and utility companies worldwide. The company's co-founder and CEO, Borja Sole, believes that AI can make a significant impact in the $300+ billion global debt servicing industry, which is ripe for disruption.
https://www.pymnts.com/news/investment-tracker/2025/murphy-raises-15-million-for-ai-debt-collection-agent/Tesla's Elon Musk stated that a merger with X is not supported by investors, contradicting his previous statement about seeking shareholder approval for an investment in xAI.
https://nypost.com/2025/07/14/business/elon-musk-to-hold-tesla-investor-vote-on-xai-investment-rules-out-merger/Elon Musk has announced a partnership between his company xAI and the US Department of Defense through a contract with Secretary Pete Hegseth, as part of the "Grok for Government" suite of products that aim to accelerate AI adoption in government services. The partnership is seen as a significant move by the US, which is considered a leader in AI innovation, with Musk expressing his excitement about contributing to the country's success. The Department of Defense has been focusing on adopting new AI tools to support its warfighters and maintain strategic advantage over adversaries, with Dr. Doug Matty stating that leveraging commercially available solutions will accelerate the use of advanced AI in various domains.
https://gizmodo.com/elon-musks-nazi-robot-just-landed-a-contract-with-the-department-of-defense-2000628986Major Russian airports are set to integrate artificial intelligence into their security systems developed by Ntechlab, a company under Western sanctions. The new system uses real-time surveillance footage analysis to detect potential threats and identify passengers mistakenly on the tarmac or attempting to bypass security checkpoints. Ntechlab CEO Alexei Palamarchuk cited transportation security as one of the core applications, while also mentioning monitoring terminal crowding during peak travel seasons.
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/07/14/russian-airports-to-begin-rollout-of-ai-powered-security-systems-a89808Singapore's stock market is set for its largest listing in eight years with the debut of NTT DC REIT, a real estate investment trust focused on data centres valued at US$773 million. Backed by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund and Japan's NTT group, the trust aims to give a boost to the Singapore Exchange (SGX), which has seen lacklustre interest for major listings in recent years. The listing is expected to capitalize on the growing demand for data centres due to the global need to store massive amounts of digital data and run energy-intensive AI tools.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2025/07/14/singapore-stock-market-poised-for-us773m-ntt-dc-reit-debut-biggest-ipo-in-years/183928Nvidia's strong fundamentals and cutting-edge product roadmap are driving analyst Fang Boon Foo's bullish view on the company. Despite risks, including China export rules, demand for Nvidia's AI chips remains robust, with Q2 FY26 revenue guidance of $45 billion. The analyst expects annual chip upgrades to keep Nvidia ahead of rivals in the fast-moving AI market and margins to stabilize before recovering to mid-70% by FY26. With a solid cash position and strong free cash flow, Nvidia can manage risks better than peers. Foo raised his price target to $180 based on a 22x forward price-to-book ratio, citing the company's high valuation as justified by its market position, steady performance, and high return on equity.
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