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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlighted risks businesses face with AI adoption. He warned companies could lose valuable organizational knowledge through AI interactions. Tech leaders responded to Nadella's "Reverse Information Paradox" concerns. Some executives agreed, while others noted existing protections. Discussions are ongoing regarding AI's impact on intellectual property and data control. View the full article

Anthropic's chief executive Dario Amodei has lobbied Australian officials for "copyright reform" as the artificial intelligence giant seeks to make a major investment in the country, official briefing notes released Monday show. According to briefing notes released under freedom of information law, Amodei had requested the meeting to discuss barriers to AI training in Australia, "particularly copyright reform". View the full article

South Korea will use a tax revenue windfall from artificial intelligence chipmakers as a strategic source of investment, President Lee Jae Myung said Monday, describing a "golden window" of opportunity. "These revenues are a valuable national resource that should be invested during the golden window when the global race for AI leadership is being decided," Lee said. View the full article

South Korea plans record budget spending exceeding 800 trillion won for fiscal 2027. This significant spending will be supported by stronger tax revenues from the AI chip industry. The government will prioritize investments in chips, AI data centers, and physical AI technologies. Existing spending programs will undergo major restructuring to secure necessary funding capacity. A new Future Response Fund will strategically invest excess tax revenue in key areas. View the full article

Indian IT companies like HCL Technologies and Wipro are reporting earnings amid AI concerns. Macroeconomic uncertainty and Middle East conflict add pressure to the sector. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's results will offer a key reality check for the AI boom. Tech Mahindra expects margin expansion from cost-cutting and a large telecom deal. Reliance Industries' earnings were supported by retail and oil-to-chemicals business performance. View the full article

The tech firm's data center chip, code-named "Iris," is part of a four-generation project for Meta Training and Inference Accelerators (MTIA) that it will design in-house. The plan is to use custom-built silicon to improve the AI that powers its Facebook and Instagram social media platforms. View the full article

In a post on X, the company said, "We're extending Claude Fable 5 access on all paid plans, as well as keeping Claude Code’s weekly rate limits 50% higher, through July 19." View the full article

Tata Consultancy Services is building a large team of forward-deployed engineers. The company is also actively seeking artificial intelligence acquisitions. This strategy aims to create new business opportunities rather than disrupt outsourcing. TCS believes deep client knowledge is key to integrating and deploying AI systems. The firm is investing significantly in talent development and AI accessibility. View the full article

Vaishnaw said rapid advances in AI are reshaping the global technology landscape and require continuous learning and innovation. He urged the IT industry to seize the opportunity by developing next-generation technology solutions and strengthening India's position as a global technology leader. View the full article

Johannes Heidecke, OpenAI's head of safety systems, is leaving the company. Vice president of research and head of alignment Mia Glaese will take on an expanded role overseeing both the company's research and safety teams, while Saachi Jain has been appointed interim head of safety systems and will report to Glaese, Wired reported. View the full article

Karnataka's IT Minister met Anthropic India's MD to discuss the state's AI vision. Discussions focused on building advanced AI skillsets and forging strategic partnerships for skilling. According to a statement from the minister's office, the two sides also deliberated on establishing Centres of Excellence and incubators to strengthen AI research, innovation and entrepreneurship in the state. View the full article

Meta discontinued its new AI image generation feature after significant criticism. The tool allowed image creation using public Instagram accounts without explicit user consent. Actors and a Hollywood union voiced strong objections regarding privacy concerns. Meta stated the feature missed the mark and is no longer available. This reversal highlights growing user control demands for AI content usage. View the full article

The United States has eased export controls on the United Arab Emirates. This change allows easier access to Nvidia AI chips and military equipment. Approved UAE companies and US firms operating there will receive license-free advanced computing items. This move strengthens US-UAE relations and supports American technology companies. The decision follows decades of cooperation against Iran and its proxies. View the full article

Altera, a chip maker spun from Intel, is experiencing significant annual growth. The company anticipates strong performance driven by artificial intelligence and robotics applications. Altera is also preparing for a potential public listing in the near future. They have reduced reliance on Intel and are using advanced memory technology. This strategic positioning aims to capitalize on future market opportunities. View the full article

Music organisations have introduced a voluntary labeling system for AI-generated content. This system aims to inform listeners about the use of artificial intelligence in music. Two labels will distinguish between fully AI-generated and AI-assisted recordings. Streaming services are closely monitoring this development for enhanced transparency. The proposed labels seek broad global adoption across various platforms. View the full article

Apple has accused OpenAI of stealing its trade secrets for new hardware. Two former Apple employees now working for OpenAI are named defendants. The lawsuit claims OpenAI encouraged employees to share confidential information. OpenAI stated it has no interest in other companies' trade secrets. This legal action marks a significant rift in their partnership. View the full article

Oscar-he believed the kind of movies he makes -- big-budget action films shot mostly on location -- would survive the spread of AI, a technology he says many people "disdain". The AI industry has touted the potential of the technology to replace actors, writers and camera operators -- claims that have spread panic in movie-making circles, though also plenty of scepticism. View the full article

In an ​analysis of 40 images generated using Muse Image, Reuters found the detection tool verified all of the original AI-generated images but ​failed to verify 55% of the same images after they were cropped to approximately one-third to one-half of their original size. View the full article

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President and former Telangana IT Minister KT Rama Rao on Friday said Kandou AI's decision to establish its India Chip Design Headquarters in Hyderabad reflects the city's emergence as a globally recognised semiconductor and deep technology hub, as the company announced the opening of its new engineering facility in the city. View the full article

Infrastructure providers, particularly data centers, are poised to be among the ​biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom as businesses and consumers rapidly adopt the technology for applications ranging from software coding and robotics to everyday tasks such as shopping and planning. View the full article

OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Work, an AI agent for professionals, on Thursday. This new tool combines chatbot and coding capabilities for document creation. It utilizes the advanced GPT-5.6 model, which debuted the same day. ChatGPT Work aims to offer a more affordable and accessible alternative to rivals. The launch signifies growing competition in the enterprise AI tools market. View the full article

South Korean billionaire Chey Tae-won's bold acquisition of SK Hynix has paid off significantly. The company became a major AI chip producer after betting on niche technology. SK Hynix's strategic investment in high-bandwidth memory chips proved highly successful. However, concerns about slowing AI spending and potential oversupply are now emerging. Chey's leadership is defined by this remarkable corporate success despite past controversies. View the full article

Poste Italiane, the postal service which pays out pensions through ​12,600 post offices that are as much a feature of remote towns ​as the local church, is betting on its €13.5 billion ($15.4 billion) bid for Telecom Italia (TIM) to accelerate its shift into digital, telecom and cloud services. View the full article

Taiwanese memory chipmaker Nanya Technology plans substantial capital spending next year. This increased investment is driven by soaring demand for memory chips. The company's revenue and net income saw significant surges in the second quarter. Artificial intelligence is underpinning a stronger long-term outlook for the memory industry. Global memory makers are also ramping up investments to meet this demand. View the full article

SK Hynix's U.S. debut tests investor belief in the AI boom's durability. The South Korean chipmaker's offering is the second-largest share sale in the United States. This move provides direct access to the world's largest pool of investors. SK Hynix leads in high-bandwidth memory chips essential for AI. Spending on AI infrastructure is expected to grow significantly by 2027. View the full article