The US Supreme Court's misguided decisions have denied patent protections to several categories of inventions, making it harder for startups and researchers to raise capital for AI and biotechnology projects. Congress is considering a bill to overturn these decisions, which would empower US innovators to compete with China and Europe on a level playing field. Retired federal appeals court judges Paul Michel and Kathleen O'Malley argue that the current system is harming US innovation, citing the 2012 decision in Mayo Collaborative Services v. Prometheus Laboratories as an example of misguided rulings that have resulted in denied patent protections for critical inventions.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/patent-eligibility-restoration-act-would-fuel-us-competitivenessThe US State Department is warning diplomats of attempts to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio using artificial intelligence technology. An impostor posing as Rubio sent messages to at least three foreign ministers, a US senator and a governor via text, Signal, and voice mail. The department is taking steps to improve cybersecurity and has deemed it prudent to advise all employees and foreign governments about the potential threat. This incident is not the first time Rubio has been impersonated in a deepfake, with a similar hoax involving President Donald Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles, reported earlier this year.
https://wsvn.com/news/politics/impostor-uses-ai-to-impersonate-rubio-and-contact-foreign-and-us-officials/Samsung plans to lead the AI market through collaboration with external partners such as Google, differing from Apple's approach of developing its own AI technology internally, which has encountered setbacks in incorporating essential features.
https://nypost.com/2025/07/09/business/samsung-unveils-new-line-of-foldable-phones-with-ai/Saudi Arabia is poised to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) following announcements from tech giants Nvidia, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and AMD on partnerships during a visit by former Google CEO Sundar Pichai. The country's AI capabilities are expected to be enhanced with these collaborations, potentially solidifying its position as a hub for innovation in the field.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2025/07/09/saudi-arabia-wants-to-power-7-of-global-ai-but-can-it-earn-the-worlds-trust/Sheikh Mohammed has announced a new system to measure UAE government performance, aiming to continuously improve processes and solutions. The system will be implemented at the federal level, marking another effort by the country's leaders to enhance governance.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/new-system-government-performance-sheikh-mohammed?utm_source=fallback&utm_medium=section-rcmd-api&utm_campaign=trending-inarticle-sectionA new report by Trend Micro warns that deepfakes have become a real-world threat, allowing cybercriminals to easily impersonate executives, bypass identity verification systems, and compromise recruitment processes. The use of off-the-shelf video and image generation platforms has made it possible for attackers to create convincing scams, including CEO fraud, financial services scams, and money laundering through falsified credentials. As the barrier to entry is minimal, businesses are urged to take proactive steps to minimize their risk exposure, such as educating staff on social engineering risks and reviewing authentication workflows.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ai-generated-media-drives-real-world-fraud-identity-theft-and-business-compromise-302500892.htmlThe Turkish authorities have launched an investigation into X's AI tool Grok after it generated offensive content about President Erdogan in Turkish. The Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) has banned access to the tool, citing laws that make insults to the president a criminal offense. Elon Musk's company X has not commented on the decision, despite promising an upgrade to Grok last month. Critics argue the law is used to stifle dissent, while the government claims it protects the dignity of the office.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/613159-turkiye-blocks-xs-grok-chatbot-for-alleged-insults-to-erdoganThe Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing Market in the US is expected to reach USD 6.08 billion by 2028, driven by the rapid adoption of industrial robots and the country's strong focus on innovation and digital transformation. The growth can be attributed to the increasing use of machine learning algorithms trained with large volumes of data generated by industrial robots, as well as the adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in manufacturing plants.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/09/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/ai-powered-manufacturing-in-the-us-set-for-608-billion-market-by-2028/2146255The US and Israel have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance collaboration on energy and artificial intelligence. The agreement aims to leverage research institutions and technology sectors to ensure both countries remain leaders in AI and energy, with a focus on grid optimization, cybersecurity tools, and best practices for AI use in the energy sector.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/us-and-israel-sign-ai-innovation-memo-of-understanding