Jony Ive, the legendary designer behind Apple's iPhone, has joined OpenAI to create devices tailored for using generative artificial intelligence as part of a $6.5 billion acquisition of his startup "IO". Ive will lead design at OpenAI, with CEO Sam Altman praising a shared prototype as "the coolest piece of technology that the world will have ever seen".
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/05/22/tech/apple-jony-ive-openai/A recent study by the Association of Banks in Jordan (ABJ) has identified key university majors in demand for the Kingdom's banking sector, with Accounting, Finance and Banking, Computer Science, Information Systems, and Cybersecurity being top choices. The study found that data analysis and artificial intelligence skills are now essential for entry-level roles, with positions such as big data analyst, AI specialist, and financial data analyst experiencing significant growth. Financial institutions in Jordan are increasingly looking to hire young talent with tech-competent skills to drive digital transformation and innovation, according to experts Yousef Suboh and Majed Shari.
https://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/digital-skills-dominate-job-market-jordans-banking-sector-studyUS District Judge Anna Manasco is considering sanctions against attorneys from high-priced firm Butler Snow for using AI tool ChatGPT to generate two court filings with false citations, including those from non-existent cases. The firm's partner Matt Reeves used the AI to research case law but failed to verify the information before adding it to the filings. The judge has given the firm 10 days to file a brief and is considering fines as punishment for their actions, which were deemed against good judgment and firm policy.
https://apnews.com/article/alabama-prisons-ai-8cbaf729dafc2b56bee59545391707c0MGI Tech Co., Ltd. has unveiled its latest innovation, PrepALL, a flexible liquid handling system, at SLAS Europe 2025 in Hamburg. The system features advanced robotics and AI integration, and is part of MGI's automation portfolio that addresses challenges in genomics, drug discovery, synthetic biology, and molecular diagnostics, empowering labs of all sizes to scale research efficiently.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mgi-tech-unveils-next-generation-automation-portfolio-at-slas-europe-2025-in-germany-302462717.htmlOpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that top researchers in the AI industry are now 10,000 times more effective than average engineers, highlighting a shift in talent priorities. Following OpenAI's CTO Mira Murati's departure and her founding of a rival startup, she has attracted over 60 top researchers from OpenAI and other labs, including 20 who were previously at the company.
https://www.tbsnews.net/worldbiz/usa/openai-google-and-xai-battle-superstar-ai-talent-shelling-out-millions-1148666Lawmakers are concerned that defense contracts for a "Golden Dome" system may prioritize enriching Elon Musk and other elites over protecting Americans, citing SpaceX's proposal to offer the system as a subscription service, which could grant the company excessive control over U.S. national security and bypass Pentagon procurement rules.
https://gizmodo.com/spacex-poised-to-profit-from-trumps-golden-dome-fantasy-2000605678Elon Musk is developing a new AI chatbot called OpenAIM, which will integrate multimodal capabilities with GPT-4. The AI has advanced features for text and images, making it suitable for various applications such as live data queries in finance and news, creative tasks, education, and coding.
https://nerdbot.com/2025/05/21/elon-musks-grok-ai-challenges-chatgpt-could-this-be-the-future-of-artificial-intelligence/Spain is exploring possible causes of a massive power cut affecting the Iberian peninsula and southern France. A NATO official warns that overreliance on China's technology, including inverters used in solar panels, poses a risk to critical infrastructure. German solar developer 1Komma5 avoids Huawei inverters due to security concerns, while experts like Christiaan Beek highlight the need for rigorous validation of software and hardware to ensure energy system integrity. The growth of renewable energy capacity has increased the potential impact of device failure or interference, prompting a re-evaluation of where energy comes from and potential vulnerabilities to foreign influence.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14734365/How-West-faces-defeat-hands-China-press-button-Experts-warn-potential-vulnerabilities-imported-defence-healthcare-Beijings-energy-kill-switches-revealed.htmlThe Computex conference in Taiwan highlighted the growing importance of the island in the global technology industry, particularly in the context of the US-China AI rivalry. Nvidia Corp.'s Jensen Huang emphasized China's advancements in software development and its ability to overcome technological gaps, while also warning that export controls could lead to local companies like Huawei filling the void. Meanwhile, Taiwanese companies such as Foxconn and Asustek Computer Inc. showcased their focus on heavy-duty AI applications, including smart cities and manufacturing. The conference also saw a shift towards enterprise-focused AI presentations, with Qualcomm Inc. devoting its time to highlighting business applications rather than consumer benefits.
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