A new study by non-profit Model Evaluation & Threat Research (METR) has found that AI-powered coding assistants may actually decrease productivity among experienced software developers, contrary to the expectation that they would accelerate it. Researchers observed 16 seasoned open-source developers working on 246 programming tasks over several months, with most using AI tools like Cursor Pro and Claude 3.5 or 3.7 Sonnet. Despite initial predictions of a 24% increase in speed and a perceived 20% improvement in productivity after using AI, the study concluded that these tools may hinder development rather than help it.
https://www.techspot.com/news/108651-experienced-developers-working-ai-tools-take-longer-complete.html#commentsOffsetCOSMETIC 360, a global cosmetics innovation center, is celebrating its 11th anniversary in 2025. The event will feature a zone of research, a space for 36 emerging innovative companies, and an OEM area for industrial demonstrations. The conference program includes six chapters: AI, ingredients, formulation, packaging, process, and testing. Director Franckie Béchereau emphasizes the importance of predicting the future of cosmetics in our lifestyles. The event will showcase new technologies, processes, products, and services, including predictive formulation, artificial intelligence, environmental impact simulation, and digital twins. COSMETIC 360 has become a platform for industry leaders to discuss key topics such as raw materials, formulations, packaging, testing, finished products, logistics, equipment, and distribution.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cosmetic-360-se-celebrara-los-dias-15-y-16-de-octubre-de-2025-bajo-el-lema-de-este-ano-predicciones-302503637.htmlCyble, a global leader in AI-native cybersecurity solutions, has been recognized by Gartner in three reports: the Gartner Hype Cycle for Security Operations, Managed IT Services, and Cyber-Risk Management. The company's inclusion in these reports validates its impact and innovation in the cybersecurity space, particularly in Digital Risk Protection Services (DRPS), Threat Intelligence & Cyber Risk Management. Cyble's CEO and Co-founder Beenu Arora attributes this recognition to the company's ability to deliver actionable threat intelligence and comprehensive digital risk insights, highlighting its strength across North America, APAC, META, and ANZ markets.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cyble-recognized-as-a-sample-vendor-in-three-gartner-hype-cycle-reports-for-the-second-consecutive-year-302504074.htmlIsrael's Innovation Authority, Ministry of Economy and Industry, and Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have allocated up to $13 million for a new database development initiative focused on artificial intelligence in Israel. The grant will support high-quality databases and AI development for researchers, technology companies, and industrial entities, with an emphasis on addressing climate change and global warming through real-time agricultural data collection.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/millions-allocated-for-new-database-for-ai-development/Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has confirmed that an investigation into the alleged leak of confidential Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) meeting minutes is underway. The document, which was shared on social media platforms including Reddit and Facebook, may be classified under the Official Secrets Act if verified as authentic. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail has launched an investigation under Section 8 of the Official Secrets Act, Section 203A of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act. The police have reminded the public not to share classified documents or information marked as confidential or restricted, warning that stern action will be taken against those involved in leaking or spreading such information.
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/07/14/fahmi-leaked-jac-document-could-have-violated-osaMicrosoft is laying off 15,000 employees and making AI use mandatory for employee performance evaluations. The company's AI head, Nandini Yadav, has a message for the remaining workers to embrace AI tools like Copilot in their work. The adoption of Copilot is low among staff, but Microsoft is urging them to use its own tools, including Xbox, for job search and other purposes.
https://indiatoday.in/technology/features/story/as-microsoft-lays-off-15000-employees-companys-ai-head-tells-staff-to-invest-in-ai-skilling-2755410-2025-07-14Elon Musk has reversed his stance, initially planning to ask Tesla shareholders to vote on investing in his artificial intelligence startup xAI. However, he now says he does not support the merger. Musk made the announcement on X, following a Sunday statement where he mentioned considering investment in xAI.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/07/14/musk-says-he-does-not-support-merger-between-tesla-and-xaiTaiwanese-American semiconductor company NVIDIA has reached a $4 trillion valuation, with CEO Jensen Huang outlining a futuristic vision that includes widespread adoption of robot assistants and revitalization of American manufacturing facilities. However, Huang acknowledged that the transition to this new era will be challenging and require significant investment.
https://gizmodo.com/the-ceo-of-nvidia-admits-what-everybody-is-afraid-of-about-ai-2000628701The data-to-AI revolution is about integrating every layer of enterprise data into a responsive foundation for innovation, transforming raw information into actionable insights with AI agents that contextualize data, automate insights, and enable proactive decision-making. Companies like retail enterprises can deploy AI agents to continuously monitor customer behavior and adjust stock recommendations in real-time, making informed decisions possible for all employees, not just data scientists.
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