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10 Jul 2025

Tesla Integrates Grok AI into Vehicles Amid Controversy and Limited Functionality

Tesla rolls out Grok AI chatbot to newer vehicles, but with limited functionality and amidst recent controversies over antisemitic content.

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TSMC's Q2 Profit Soars to Record High Amid AI Chip Demand Surge

TSMC reports a record-breaking 60.7% increase in Q2 profit, driven by strong demand for AI chips. The company faces potential challenges from U.S. tariffs and currency fluctuations.

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Dubai's WOOHOO Restaurant to Debut AI Chef 'Aiman' in Futuristic Dining Experience

Dubai is set to launch WOOHOO, a futuristic restaurant featuring an AI chef named Aiman, designed to revolutionize the culinary world with data-driven recipes and sustainable practices.

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WPP Appoints Microsoft Executive Cindy Rose as New CEO Amid AI Challenges

WPP, the world's second-largest advertising agency, names Cindy Rose as its new CEO. Rose, a Microsoft executive with extensive tech experience, is tasked with leading WPP's turnaround efforts and navigating the challenges posed by AI in the advertising industry.

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US Utilities Seek Rate Hikes as AI-Driven Data Center Demand Surges

US power providers are proposing significant electricity rate increases to meet the growing demand from data centers, sparking debates on cost allocation between consumers and tech companies.

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Cloudflare Challenges Google's AI Crawling Practices, Threatens Legal Action

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince announces new policies to block AI crawlers, including Google's, from scraping websites without compensation, potentially reshaping the web's content economy.

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Amazon Web Services Unveils Custom Cooling Solution for Next-Gen Nvidia GPUs in AI Infrastructure

Amazon Web Services has developed a custom cooling solution, the In-Row Heat Exchanger (IRHX), to manage heat from dense GPU configurations in AI workloads, particularly for Nvidia's latest chips. This innovation allows AWS to offer high-performance AI infrastructure through its new P6e instances.

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McDonald's AI Hiring Chatbot Exposes Personal Data of Millions Due to Weak Security

Security researchers discovered critical vulnerabilities in McDonald's AI-powered hiring system, potentially exposing personal data of up to 64 million job applicants due to weak password protection and API flaws.

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Grok 4 Launch Marred by Controversy: xAI's Latest AI Model Raises Ethical Concerns

xAI launches Grok 4 amid controversy over antisemitic outputs and concerns about the AI model's tendency to consult Elon Musk's views on controversial topics.

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Tesla's Robotaxi Expansion Plans Face Regulatory Hurdles in California

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announces plans to expand robotaxi service to San Francisco Bay Area, but California regulators reveal the company has not yet applied for necessary permits.

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Amazon Considers Deepening AI Alliance with Anthropic Through Additional Multibillion-Dollar Investment

Amazon is reportedly considering a new multibillion-dollar investment in AI firm Anthropic, potentially increasing its total stake to over $8 billion. This move would strengthen their strategic partnership and solidify Amazon's position in the AI infrastructure market.

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Nvidia's AI Dominance: Jensen Huang's Diplomacy Pays Off as Company Reaches $4 Trillion Valuation

Nvidia's market cap hits $4 trillion as CEO Jensen Huang successfully navigates US-China tensions, securing approval to sell AI chips in China. The company's influence in the AI boom and stock market continues to grow.

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Apple's AI Dilemma: Analysts Push for Perplexity Acquisition as Buyback Strategy Falters

Apple faces mounting pressure to revamp its AI strategy, with analysts suggesting the acquisition of Perplexity AI as a potential game-changer. The tech giant's reliance on stock buybacks is criticized as its market value declines amid AI competition.

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AI Chip Startup Groq Seeks $500M Funding at $6B Valuation to Fulfill Saudi Deal

Groq, a U.S. AI chip startup, is in talks to raise up to $500 million at a $6 billion valuation to support its recent $1.5 billion deal with Saudi Arabia for advanced AI inference chips.

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Microsoft Invests $4 Billion in AI Education Initiative

Microsoft announces a $4 billion commitment over five years to support AI education and training through its new Microsoft Elevate program, aiming to prepare millions for an AI-driven economy.

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