Nvidia is in talks with LG Electronics to supply cooling solutions for its AI servers, as part of a $650 million funding round led by Bill Gates' TerraPower. This move comes as Nvidia's high-end processors are at the center of a heated race among tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta Platforms to build AI data centers and dominate the emerging technology. The company's exposure to trade tensions between Washington and Beijing also poses a challenge, with restrictions on exports of its most powerful chips to China.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-07-11/business/tech/Nvidias-market-value-tops-4-trillion/2350492OpenAI is embroiled in a trademark dispute with Apple, following allegations that the company's secretive collaboration with legendary iPhone designer Jony Ive on hardware for its chatbots has been misrepresented as a joint venture between OpenAI and Apple. The dispute centers around the nature of their partnership, with OpenAI claiming it was a collaborative effort to develop new AI technologies, while Apple maintains that the work was done independently by Ive's design firm, Tactile Technologies.
https://www.twincities.com/2025/07/10/screenless-ai-trademark-dispute/Perplexity has launched Comet, an AI-powered browser that aims to challenge Google Chrome's dominance in the market. The new browser is expected to be a significant competitor, with OpenAI also planning to enter the space soon. This move could lead to increased competition and innovation in the tech industry.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/perplexity-launches-comet-an-ai-powered-browser-to-challenge-google-chrome-openai-expected-to-enter-the-space-soon-11752166816960.htmlThe US State Department is set to notify employees of thousands of layoffs as part of a sweeping reorganisation aimed at "results-driven diplomacy". The planned cuts, expected to affect around 15% of the department's domestic workforce of approximately 18,000 people, will be largely achieved through voluntary resignations. Over half of the job losses are anticipated to occur in this manner. The reorganisation, which includes streamlining over 300 bureaus and offices, is part of President Donald Trump's "America First" agenda and aims to reduce a perceived bloated bureaucracy.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2025/07/10/us-state-department-to-inform-employees-of-layoffs/A new video created using Google's Veo 3 platform showcases significant progress in AI-generated video, with Will Smith eating spaghetti serving as a benchmark for the industry. Two years ago, such a scene would have been blurry and poorly rendered, but the latest version is remarkably convincing, with accurate facial features, smooth movements, and realistic body language. The improvement has caught the attention of Hollywood, artists, and advertisers, raising concerns about the impact on the creative industry.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3317762/how-new-video-will-smith-eating-spaghetti-shows-incredible-progress-ai-video?module=top_story&pgtype=section#commentsArtificial intelligence (AI) can actually enhance learning rather than threaten it, according to Janghyuk Lim, who argues that AI changes how we learn and challenges educators to rethink the purpose of education. This shift in perspective is reflected in Ernest Hemingway's quote about the first draft being bad, suggesting that AI may help improve the quality of educational content.
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3317247/ai-can-enhance-learning-rather-threaten-it?module=top_story&pgtype=section#commentsExperienced developers reported spending 19% more time on tasks when using artificial intelligence (AI), contrary to initial expectations that it would streamline their workflow. The study by Model Evaluation & Threat Research found that only 44% of AI-generated code was accepted by experienced developers, highlighting a significant gap between the technology's potential and its actual impact. Developers spent more time reviewing and cleaning up AI output, with an estimated 9% of their time dedicated to this task, suggesting that while AI may be beneficial for new starters or those lacking skills, it may not be as effective for seasoned professionals.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/using-ai-might-actually-slow-down-experienced-devsReports of child sexual abuse imagery created using artificial intelligence tools have surged 400% in the first half of 2025, according to Internet Watch Foundation data. The U.K.-based nonprofit organization recorded 210 webpages containing AI-generated material, featuring 1,286 videos, mostly classified as "Category A", with 78% depicting rape or torture.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/11/tech/ai-child-abuse-webpage-surge-alarm/The Anhui Provincial Government is hosting the 2025 Convention on Intelligent Manufacturing, Better Future from September 20-23 in Hefei, China. The event aims to explore new pathways for advancing high-quality development in the manufacturing sector and will be attended by dignitaries, industry leaders, Fortune Global 500 executives, and representatives from nearly 50 countries and regions. The Convention is endorsed by the State Council as a national-level event and has grown into a key platform since its launch in 2018, showcasing China's cutting-edge equipment and promoting Chinese high-end manufacturing globally.
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