Artificial Intelligence NewsFeed

July 12, 2025

Abu Dhabi Police Chiefs Meet with Officials

Major General Salem Ali Al Shamsi, Assistant Undersecretary for Resources and Support Services at the Ministry of Interior, met with Major General Sheikh Mohammed bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Director General of Abu Dhabi Police, along with other senior officials including Brigadier Engineer Hussein Ahmed, Director General of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Security, and Brigadier Saeed Abdullah Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Federal Anti-Narcotics Department. Pakistani Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi was also in attendance as the Deputy Head of Mission.

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40372343/pakistan-uae-discuss-visa-issues-facing-pakistanis

July 12, 2025

ArentFox Schiff's Dan Jasnow Proposes Licensing Solution

ArentFox Schiff's AI, Metaverse & Blockchain Co-Leader Dan Jasnow suggests licensing to combat generative misuse of AI content. This shift aims to protect the rights of third-party brands, creators, celebrities, artists and media companies as the industry matures.

https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2025/07/11/how-outside-counsel-can-bridge-the-corporate-legal-comms-divide-in-high-stakes-litigation/

July 12, 2025

BigBear.ai Holdings Soars on AI Enthusiasm

BigBear.ai Holdings (BBAI) is riding a wave of investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, with its shares jumping over 88% in the past month. The company's focus on defense and national security gives it a competitive edge, but it still struggles to achieve consistent profits. BBAI's revenue grew 5% year-over-year to $34.8 million in Q1 FY2025, driven by new contracts with the Department of Homeland Security and expanded digital identity projects. The company has secured partnerships in the UAE and landed contracts for U.S. Army drone operations, but its financial position is still improving, with cash reserves surging to $107.6 million and long-term debt decreasing significantly. Despite this, analysts remain cautious due to the company's high valuation and profitability challenges, pricing the stock for future perfection rather than current performance.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/bigbear-ai-stock-bbai-taps-into-ai-hype-as-profits-dwindle-1034891380

July 12, 2025

Global Data Centers Get Speed Boost with New Tech

A new technology enables data centers in different countries to process information at high speeds, facilitating seamless global processing and opening doors for emerging technologies like 6G, smart cities, and ultra-high-definition media streaming. This innovation could allow telecom companies to upgrade their networks without rebuilding them from scratch, but large-scale implementation may take years.

https://www.ibtimes.sg/japan-shatters-worlds-fastest-internet-speed-record-mind-blowing-1-02-petabits-per-second-80721

July 12, 2025

Meta Acquires Voice Tech Startup PlayAI for $1 Billion

Meta Platforms Inc. has completed a deal to acquire PlayAI, a small artificial intelligence startup focused on voice technology. The acquisition is part of Meta's efforts to continue adding talent in the field of AI.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/mergers-and-acquisitions/meta-acquires-voice-ai-startup-playai-continuing-to-add-talent

July 12, 2025

Morgan Stanley Boosts Amazon Price Target to $300

Morgan Stanley's top analyst, Brian Nowak, has increased Amazon's price target to $300 from $250, citing an improving macroeconomic backdrop and a manageable tariff situation as the main drivers of his bullish outlook on the company. Nowak believes Amazon Web Services (AWS) will benefit from growing AI demand, with its partnership with Anthropic further bolstering its performance. The analyst expects AWS to gain share over Microsoft's Azure, Alphabet's and Oracle's platforms, driving faster growth and a price target of $350 for AMZN stock, implying 57% upside potential.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/can-amazon-gain-35-top-analyst-cites-improving-macro-backdrop-and-aws-strength-1034889822

July 12, 2025

Nvidia's Huang Warned on China Ties with Senators

US Senators have warned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang not to meet with companies that aid China's military or intelligence agencies, as this could weaken US control over advanced chip exports. In response, Nvidia stated that American technology leads globally and AI systems should run best on US-based hardware, but lawmakers fear Huang's meetings may expose weaknesses in current rules and send the wrong signal about protecting US tech. This issue ties into recent tensions between Nvidia and US regulators, who are considering laws to verify where chip products end up, amid concerns Chinese companies like DeepSeek evade rules by using fake companies.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/u-s-senators-warn-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-about-his-trip-to-china-1034891350

July 12, 2025

Pakistan Launches AI-Powered Sign Language Initiative

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, led by Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, held a high-level meeting to explore AI-driven sign language solutions for Pakistan's hearing-impaired community. Senior officials from the Ministry of IT, Ministry of Information, Ignite, and startups ConnectHear and DeafTawk presented their platforms featuring real-time sign language interpretation and AI-powered communication tools. A pilot project was proposed on PTV with one daily news bulletin to be interpreted using AI-based technology, which Ignite endorsed as a phased approach. The government committed to developing a comprehensive "super app" with AI tools and voice-command capabilities to enhance accessibility for persons with disabilities.

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40372329/moitt-explores-ai-driven-sign-language-solutions

July 12, 2025

Pakistan's AI Landscape Gets Boost from Google Partnership

Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja met with Google's Regional AI Developer Ecosystem team to strengthen Pakistan's artificial intelligence landscape. The meeting aimed to explore collaboration opportunities for advancing AI adoption and skills development in the country. Google briefed the minister on community-based initiatives such as Google Developer Groups and TaleemAabaad, which foster local talent. Minister Khawaja commended a group of young Pakistani developers who placed in the global top 10 in the Google Solution Challenge held in the Philippines, praising their achievement as a proud moment for the country.

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40372348/minister-google-team-discuss-pak-ai-landscape