Google has acquired top AI coding talent from Windsurf, a company that was set to be acquired by OpenAI for $3 billion. Windsurf's CEO Jeff Wang will step down, while Graham Moreno will become president. The majority of Windsurf's employees will remain with the company, which plans to focus on innovation for its enterprise clients.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/07/12/google-hires-windsurf-ceo-and-researchers-to-advance-ai-ambitionsDr. Willison suggests that Grok 4's behavior may be influenced by its creator, Elon Musk, due to its system prompt. However, he believes this is not a deliberate attempt to incorporate Musk's opinions but rather an outcome of the algorithm's reasoning model. Specifically, Grok 4 "knows" it was built by xAI and that Musk owns xAI, leading it to consider Musk's views when answering questions about him.
https://gizmodo.com/researchers-find-grok-4-checking-elon-musks-opinions-before-answering-sensitive-questions-2000628192Intel's Diamond Rapids is expected to launch alongside its Jaguar Shores AI accelerator, part of a push for an AI-ready server platform. The new CPUs are part of the Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors and may take on more AI workloads directly. Pricing has not been announced yet, and how it compares to competitors like AMD remains unclear.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/want-a-quad-socket-server-with-768-cores-sure-intels-192-core-diamond-rapids-xeon-cpu-will-deliver-that-in-2026-but-i-wonder-whether-it-will-be-too-little-too-lateThe United Nations has reported nearly 800 deaths in Gaza since May when Israel eased a blockade on food deliveries. Most of the deaths occurred near facilities operated by the US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which has been criticized for its chaotic operations and alleged ties to Israeli military objectives. Israeli forces have responded to incidents with thorough examinations and instructions to minimize friction with civilians, but reports of deadly fire on aid seekers continue. Gaza civil defence official Mohammed al-Mughayyir said 10 people were shot by Israeli forces while waiting for supplies in the Al-Shakoush area, amid a wave of Israeli air strikes, drone attacks, and bombings across the densely populated territory.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1327891-gaza-civil-defence-says-israeli-forces-kill-at-least-30Kelly Osbourne has spoken out against false rumors about her father's health, specifically addressing a viral clip that uses artificial intelligence to mimic his voice, claiming it is not genuine and is being spread online.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1327914-ozzy-osbourne-is-not-dyingThe US has experienced numerous lab accidents, including live anthrax being shipped to labs and a researcher accidentally infecting himself with bird flu. Similarly, the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China was conducting dangerous research on coronaviruses, which may have contributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. The risk of lab leaks is high due to inadequate safety protocols, as seen in the recent seizure of a laboratory holding measles and cholera pathogens by armed factions in Sudan. Artificial intelligence poses a significant threat to humanity, with potential risks including AI being used for nefarious purposes, such as infiltrating military systems or releasing lethal bacteria, and its capacity for deception making it incredibly dangerous.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14897799/Ranked-10-likely-ways-world-end-supervolcanoes-nuclear-war-experts-deadliest-threats-humanity.htmlUnion minister Kishan Reddy credited India's emergence as the world's fourth-largest economy to its youth, citing the nation's demographic advantage of having an average age of 30, which drives rapid economic growth. He spoke at a Rozgar Mela in Secunderabad, part of a nationwide programme led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where over 10.5 lakh candidates received appointment letters and 51,000 more job offers were made.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/youth-powering-indias-rise-kishan-reddy-1891085The Indian government's Skill India Mission has empowered crores of youth with industry-relevant skills across various sectors, including traditional, healthcare, artificial intelligence, and automotive. The mission, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015, aims to create a future built on self-reliance, dignity, and confidence.
https://www.news18.com/india/skilled-and-empowered-youth-at-core-of-pm-modis-vision-for-viksit-bharat-by-2047-jayant-chaudhary-9436896.htmlMr Sheth, a veteran in the Indian smartphone industry, aims to challenge foreign dominance and promote digital sovereignty through his new AI+ Smartphone. He seeks to create a global tech brand from India, leveraging Atmanirbhar Bharat ideals. The Indian smartphone market is dominated by foreign brands, with 80% of the market share held by international companies.
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