OneTrust has launched its Data Use Governance solution, an industry-first capability that enables organizations to accelerate their AI initiatives by enforcing automated data policies and controls in real-time, addressing the growing need for speed and scale in AI innovation.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/onetrust-unveils-new-data-governance-solution-to-close-the-enforcement-gap-for-ai-ready-data-302450018.htmlThe Pakistani military has intercepted over two dozen Indian drones, including sophisticated "Harop" drones developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), since last night. Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, ISPR Director-General, displayed pictures of drone debris at a press conference, showing intercepts in Karachi and Lahore. The Harop drone is a dual-capacity system that can hover and strike targets, with a history of use in conflicts such as the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Syrian war, where it allegedly caused casualties and destroyed military vehicles.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/603616-how-lethal-are-israeli-harop-drones-used-by-india-shot-down-by-pakistanSalesforce has launched a $500 million initiative to boost AI adoption in Saudi Arabia over the next five years. The company plans to establish a regional headquarters in Riyadh and hire up to 40 employees by year-end, according to Mohammed Alkhotani, senior vice president of Salesforce Middle East.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/salesforce-kick-starts-500-million-saudi-ai-push-with-new-hireVSORA, a Paris-based startup, has raised $46 million to develop Jotunn8, a custom-built inference processor that aims to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the training-focused chip market. The company plans to use 5nm production at TSMC to bring its chip to market by mid-2025, targeting areas where Nvidia's GPUs struggle with speed and efficiency.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/like-arthur-and-excalibur-heres-yet-another-ai-startup-trying-its-luck-at-dislodging-nvidia-from-the-ai-stoneIn a groundbreaking use of artificial intelligence, the AI recreation of Christopher Pelkey's voice and likeness was used to deliver an impact statement during Gabriel Paul Horcasitas' sentencing hearing in Chandler, Arizona. The AI-generated video showed Pelkey addressing his killer, saying "In another life, we probably could have been friends" and expressing forgiveness. The powerful video, which included real clips from Pelkey's life, moved the judge so much that it was referenced in closing statements, resulting in Horcasitas receiving a maximum 10.5-year prison sentence. The use of AI in the justice system has sparked debate, with Chief Justice Timmer emphasizing the need for a measured approach to ensure accuracy and fairness.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/science-and-tech/artificial-intelligence/arizona-family-uses-ai-to-create-road-rage-victims-own-impact-statementAmazon is developing an AI-powered tool called Kiro, which can generate code in near real-time using AI agents. The tool supports multimodal inputs like diagrams, text, and context data, potentially changing developer roles by boosting speed and reducing human coding involvement.
https://indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/amazon-developing-ai-coding-tool-to-generate-code-in-real-time-will-this-impact-human-jobs-2720785-2025-05-07Bud Runtime is a technology designed to deploy generative AI applications on CPU-based infrastructure, offering a more affordable and scalable option for organizations. Bud Ecosystem has been working with Intel to make production-ready GenAI inference possible on CPUs, particularly their Xeon lineup, over the past 18 months.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/general/indian-startup-bud-ecosystem-pioneers-gpu-free-generative-ai-1877304CreateAI has introduced its Video Model Evaluation System, a standardized framework for the animation industry, which sets benchmarks for video generation across six essential dimensions. This system is designed to establish a new standard for quality and consistency in AI-driven animation, supported by robust data from a landmark project.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/07/tmt-newswire/pr-newswire/createai-releases-white-paper-on-how-ai-transforms-animation-production/2107410Singapore's Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with US-based company Windward Ltd to collaborate on Maritime Artificial Intelligence research and development. The partnership aims to enhance Singapore's maritime domain capabilities through digital technologies, including talent development initiatives through exchange programmes and internship opportunities at Windward. DSTA's Group Technology Officer Mr Cheng Heng Ngom and Windward's Co-founder and CEO Ami Daniel have expressed their commitment to advancing AI research and strengthening maritime security capabilities.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/07/tmt-newswire/pr-newswire/dsta-partners-with-windward-to-drive-innovation-in-maritime-ai-research-and-development/2107461