The use of generative AI has led to a surge in misinformation, particularly during conflicts like the Iran-Israel crisis. AI-generated videos, such as those showing damage to Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport, were shared widely on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X. Experts warn that these tools are being used to manipulate public perception with sophisticated narratives. Companies like GetReal Security and BitMindAI have identified manipulated media, including AI deepfakes, linked to Google's Veo 3 AI generator. Disinformation watchdog NewsGuard has found 51 websites spreading false claims, often from Iranian military-linked channels and state media sources affiliated with the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/610214-tech-fuelled-misinformation-distorts-iran-israel-fightingThe AI revolution is advancing rapidly across various industries despite market turmoil. In the realm of advertising, a significant area of focus is emerging: AI search. Many people unknowingly rely on AI-powered search, with over 11% of Google searches featuring AI-generated summaries. New players like Perplexity and Microsoft Copilot are gaining traction, driven in part by investments in brand advertising, with ChatGPT search also making strides, handling over 20 million queries daily for its paid enterprise product.
https://www.adweek.com/marketing-preferences/White collar jobs that are at risk of being replaced by AI are experiencing double-digit growth in advertised salaries due to increased demand for professionals who can work more efficiently with the technology. Analyst roles, such as those in the Department of Defence and federal public services, have seen a significant surge in pay, with a 26.8% increase to $130,117 per year.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14807957/jobs-fastest-growing-salaries-AI.htmlAMD has announced its next-generation Zen 6-based processor, "Venice," which will feature up to 256 cores and a 33% increase in processing power compared to the current EPYC 'Turin' processor. The Venice CPU is expected to deliver significant performance gains for AI-optimized compute tasks, with a memory bandwidth of over 1.6TB/s per socket.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/here-is-a-glimpse-of-the-absurdly-powerful-ai-rack-amd-will-launch-in-2027-complete-with-verano-cpus-and-144-mi500-ai-gpusA six-month-old company has secured a $10 billion funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, with support from Conviction Partners, in one of the largest early-stage investments in Silicon Valley history. The company, backed by top investors including Murati's team comprised of former OpenAI and Meta researchers and engineers, is valued at $10 billion despite having no product, revenue, or public roadmap.
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/ai-startup-thinking-machines-lab-raises-2-billion-at-10-billion-valuation-with-no-product-or-revenue-1034840504Apple is considering integrating AI-driven search capabilities into its Safari browser, potentially ending its partnership with Google, amid growing competition from AI-powered search options like Perplexity AI and ChatGPT, which are gaining popularity among younger users.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/22/business/foreign-business/apple-execs-in-talks-to-buy-ai-startup/2137532Apple executives have held internal talks about potentially acquiring AI startup Perplexity, according to Bloomberg News. The discussions are at an early stage and may not lead to a bid. Apple's Safari browser is reportedly set to integrate AI-driven search capabilities, potentially moving away from its partnership with Google.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/tech/apple-executives-internal-talks-buying-perplexity?utm_source=most-popular-businessThe company's valuation has reached unprecedented levels, comparable to those of tech unicorns like SpaceX and AI startups like DeepMind, with investors essentially paying $295 for every dollar of earnings, indicating a significant increase in investor confidence and willingness to take on substantial risk.
https://gizmodo.com/the-50-billion-company-that-does-almost-nothing-2000618670Innocent Mangu, Jamii Africa's Content Integrity Specialist, has reported that 5% of reviewed videos were created using deepfake technology, making them nearly indistinguishable from authentic content. These sophisticated videos are being misused by political agents and malicious actors to harass individuals, particularly women.
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/fears-mount-over-ai-and-gbv-fuelled-by-technology-as-tanzania-nears-elections-5089862