AMD has acquired Untether AI's team of AI hardware and software engineers, focusing on compiler and kernel development, as well as System-on-Chip (SoC) design. This move signals AMD's push into inference-specific technologies, a growing area in the industry due to declining GPU revenue from training-based applications. Justin Kinsey, president of SBT Industries, believes this acquisition proves that GPU vendors recognize the shift towards energy efficiency and inference performance over raw processing power. However, Nvidia still holds a lead in hardware efficiency and software ecosystem, with its Blackwell benchmark remaining the standard for AI workloads.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/amd-made-key-acquisitions-to-close-the-widening-gap-between-its-instinct-gpus-and-nvidias-blackwell-accelerators-but-will-it-be-enoughA political consultant, identified as Matthew Carstensen, has been acquitted in New Hampshire of charges related to sending AI-generated robocalls mimicking former President Joe Biden to Democrats last year. The incident raised concerns about voter suppression and impersonation.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/06/13/election-2024-ai-robocalls-acquittal/Google is expanding its online search capabilities with generative artificial intelligence, a move that may challenge its ad-based business model. CEO Sundar Pichai recently introduced a new AI mode in Google search, which provides answers to queries above traditional links and ads. This development comes as the company faces competition from OpenAI's ChatGPT, which has integrated search engine features into its chatbot, further intensifying the tech giant's push into generative AI.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/google-turns-internet-queries-into-conversations/article_abbc36b7-4103-5b2c-83c9-b3fb55c439ac.htmlThe US government is taking steps to address growing concerns over artificial intelligence (AI). Representative LaHood has introduced a bill that directs the NSA to create a "security playbook" to counter Chinese threats. Meanwhile, Elon Musk and Donald Trump appear to have put aside their feud, with an expert warning parents about online predators using "lovebombing" tactics to target minors. The FBI is also working with big tech companies to develop a supercomputer to enhance national security. In another development, the CIA has released Mandarin-speaking videos on the dark web in an attempt to contact Chinese hackers. Lawmakers are debating AI regulation in Trump's spending bill, while Florida's AG defends a social media ban for minors amid a judge's block.
https://www.foxnews.com/tech/ai-newsletter-hollywood-studios-sue-bottomless-pit-plagiarismThe new telemedicine platform allows healthcare providers to concentrate on high-priority tasks, such as patient care and administrative duties, by outsourcing non-essential functions to AI-powered systems. This enables them to maintain high standards of professionalism and compassion in every interaction with patients, particularly those from vulnerable populations like the elderly and rural communities, who often face barriers to accessing quality healthcare services.
https://nerdbot.com/2025/06/13/reimagining-patient-engagement-the-new-frontier-in-healthcare-customer-experience/Indonesia's Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti has announced new policies aimed at improving the quality of education in the country. The government plans to simplify teachers' reports, providing them with training on character education and values integration, as well as artificial intelligence training starting from the 2025-2026 academic year. A new Academic Achievement Test (TKA) will be introduced in November 2025 to assess learning outcomes and evaluate the accreditation of regional Quality Assurance Systems. The test's scores will also influence university admissions.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/359413/ministry-seeks-to-boost-teacher-quality-with-new-policies?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=popular_rightCisco is committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future through its AI-powered solutions, enhancing productivity and digital resilience for customers, partners, and communities.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cisco--jp-morgan-to-host-innovation-tech-talk-302480509.htmlMattel, the toy giant behind Barbie and Hot Wheels, has partnered with OpenAI to integrate AI technology into its toys. The first product, powered by ChatGPT and other generative AI tools, is expected to debut later this year. Mattel's COO Brad Lightcap stated that the partnership will provide access to advanced AI capabilities for productivity, creativity, and company-wide transformation.
https://www.adweek.com/media/mattel-barbie-ai-toys-openai/Yann LeCun, co-founder of Meta's AI research division, emphasized his team's goal to develop human-level AI systems, potentially surpassing human intelligence. At France's VivaTech conference, he discussed a clearer vision for achieving this goal, which has been a decade-long objective. LeCun co-founded the division with Rob Fergus at New York University, and Fergus later returned to Meta after a 5-year absence to lead the research lab, replacing Joelle Pineau.
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