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08 Jul 2025

Meta Poaches Apple's Top AI Executive with $200+ Million Package, Shaking Up Tech Industry

Meta has recruited Ruoming Pang, Apple's head of AI models, with a staggering $200+ million compensation package. This move is part of Meta's aggressive hiring strategy for its new superintelligence unit, potentially impacting Apple's AI development efforts.

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US Energy Department Warns of Increased Blackout Risk by 2030, Citing AI and Reindustrialization

The US Department of Energy reports that power outages could double by 2030 due to insufficient new power capacity, with AI and reindustrialization straining the electrical grid.

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TSMC's Advanced AI Chip Packaging Plant in Taiwan Faces Setbacks: Typhoon Danas and Safety Concerns

TSMC's new advanced packaging plant in Chiayi, Taiwan, crucial for AI chip production, has encountered multiple challenges including a fatal accident and damage from Typhoon Danas, causing delays in construction.

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Waymo Expands Testing to Philadelphia and New York City, Eyeing Northeast Expansion

Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous vehicle company, begins mapping and testing in Philadelphia and New York City, signaling potential expansion of its robotaxi services to the Northeast.

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Samsung Outpaces Apple in Smart Home AI: Introduces Natural Language Automation and Cross-Platform Integration

Samsung's SmartThings platform introduces AI-powered Routine Creation Assistant and expanded Apple support, highlighting Apple's lag in smart home AI innovation.

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Virtual Reality Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Psychosis, Outperforming Traditional Methods

A study reveals that Virtual Reality-based therapy is more efficient and equally effective as cognitive behavioral therapy for treating paranoid ideation in psychosis patients, potentially revolutionizing mental health care.

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Mayo Clinic Develops AI Tool to Detect Surgical Site Infections from Patient Photos

Mayo Clinic researchers have created an AI system that can accurately detect surgical site infections from patient-submitted photos, potentially revolutionizing postoperative care and monitoring.

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Samsung Unveils Advanced Security Features for AI-Powered Smartphones in One UI 8

Samsung introduces Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP) and other security upgrades in One UI 8, enhancing privacy for AI features on Galaxy devices.

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Apple's AI Research Breakthrough: SceneScout Enhances Street Navigation for Visually Impaired Users

Apple and Columbia University researchers develop SceneScout, an AI-powered system that provides detailed street view descriptions for blind and low-vision users, potentially revolutionizing independent travel and accessibility.

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AI-Generated Alternate Endings: Fans Reimagine 'Squid Game' Finale with Google's Veo 3

Dissatisfied fans of 'Squid Game' are using AI video generation tools like Google's Veo 3 to create alternative endings, sparking discussions about the future of storytelling and audience interaction with media.

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The Impact of Social Media Design on Democracy: From Profit-Driven Algorithms to Civic Engagement Platforms

An exploration of how social media platform designs can either undermine or support democratic values, highlighting the shift from profit-driven models to emerging civic-oriented alternatives.

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Palantir's AI-Driven Growth Sparks Debate on Valuation and Future Prospects

Palantir Technologies experiences significant stock growth due to AI advancements, raising questions about its valuation and long-term potential in the AI market.

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Nvidia's Stock Soars as Citi Raises Price Target, Citing Expanding AI and Sovereign AI Opportunities

Citi raises Nvidia's price target to $190, driven by expanding AI opportunities and sovereign AI demand. Analysts project significant growth in Nvidia's data center and AI businesses, with a potential market of $563 billion by 2028.

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Subtl.ai's Shutdown Highlights Challenges in India's AI Startup Ecosystem

The closure of Subtl.ai, a promising GenAI startup, sheds light on the hurdles faced by AI ventures in India, including funding difficulties, market focus issues, and talent shortages.

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Russia Field-Tests Advanced AI Drone Powered by Nvidia Jetson Orin in Ukraine

Russia is allegedly testing a new autonomous AI-powered drone, the MS001, in Ukraine. The drone, equipped with Nvidia's Jetson Orin supercomputer, can independently identify and strike targets without external commands.

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