The US Army has combined its futures and training command into a single entity, named after the US Army's motto "This We'll Defend". The new command is led by Gen. John Murray, who previously served as the chief of the Army Futures Command. This move aims to streamline the development and implementation of advanced technologies for the military, including robotics and artificial intelligence.
https://www.defensenews.com/land/2025/05/08/army-names-newly-combined-futures-and-training-command/The US Marine Corps has developed a new drone, Red Dragon, which is considered a significant step forward in autonomous lethality. The drone can make its own targeting decisions and launch swarms of up to 5 per minute, making it easier for soldiers to strike targets without the need for precise guidance. The Red Dragon's SPOTR-Edge perception system uses AI to identify targets independently, similar to smart eyes. This allows the drones to operate in areas with limited GPS and communication capabilities. Lieutenant General Benjamin Watson has warned that the widespread use of drones by allies and enemies may lead to a loss of air superiority.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14691989/Terrifying-footage-unveils-Americas-new-suicide-bomber-drone-creates-kill-list.htmlWPP Media has experienced significant layoffs, with multiple levels of staff affected, including associates, managing partners, and directors. The agency's HR lead and chief strategy officer have also left the company. Former employees believe the layoffs are linked to recent account losses, particularly with Coca-Cola, as well as dissatisfaction with leadership. A fourth source suggests that the media unit grew too large without adapting, but the layoffs aim to shift towards a more software- and AI-driven approach.
https://www.adweek.com/agencies/exclusive-layoffs-hit-wpp-media-agencies-days-after-reports-of-groupm-rebrand/Bill Ready, CEO, attributes the company's growth to its investment in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly its success in attracting Generation Z users who value visual search capabilities. The algorithm has enabled personalized experiences and helped find product market fit. In 2025, the company plans to double down on visual search capabilities powered by multimodal AI models, unlocking new levels of personalization for users.
https://www.pymnts.com/earnings/2025/pinterest-ceo-credits-ai-powered-personalization-for-16-revenue-growth/Google's AI program has been misinformed about Tom Utley's family relationships, incorrectly identifying him as his sister's daughter, and he attributes this to the limitations of current AI technology, citing examples of its capabilities in creative tasks such as writing sonnets and producing art.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-14693907/TOM-UTLEY-AI-niece-mother-grandmother-smart.htmlThe Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (PIB) has debunked several false claims circulating on social media, including a staged video showing an alleged attack by the Pakistani Army, a fabricated letter from the Chief of Army Staff, and a claim that India's Ambala Airbase attacked Amritsar. The PIB Fact Check team has identified these as disinformation campaigns aimed at misleading citizens.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-pakistan-tensions-pakistan-misinformation-rajouri-suicide-attack-gujarat-port-fire-pak-disinformation-campaign-8368164Ex-Northvolt CEO Peter Carlsson and former company executive Siddharth Khullar have launched a new venture in Sweden that uses artificial intelligence to improve manufacturing processes, just months after the electric-vehicle supplier Northvolt AB filed for bankruptcy with $5.8 billion in debts.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/private-equity/ex-northvolt-ceo-gets-new-funds-for-ai-startup-in-manufacturingJapanese company NTT has made a significant move by acquiring NTT Data Group in a deal worth ¥2.37 trillion, aiming to accelerate its investments in artificial intelligence. This comes as more Japanese companies, including Hitachi and Shin-Etsu Chemical, are focusing on capital efficiency due to regulatory emphasis on shareholder returns and corporate transparency.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/05/09/companies/ntt-buyback-announcement/Nvidia plans to release a downgraded version of its H20 artificial intelligence (AI) chip for China in July, following US export restrictions on the original model. The move aims to maintain Nvidia's presence in the Chinese market, where cloud computing services providers have been notified about the modified chip. The downgraded H20 represents Nvidia's latest attempt to overcome US export controls, which blocked the original product from being sold in China.
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