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June 13, 2025

Deutsche Telekom, Nvidia Unite on AI Cloud Project

Deutsche Telekom and Nvidia are partnering to build an industrial artificial intelligence cloud in Germany, with implementation set to begin by 2026. The project will be the first of its kind in Europe, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has already met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to discuss the plan. Deutsche Telekom will provide infrastructure, data centers, sales, security, and AI solutions, while Nvidia will supply 10,000 chips for the site.

https://channelnewsasia.com/business/deutsche-telekom-nvidia-build-ai-cloud-industry-germany-5180081

June 13, 2025

India's Job Market Sees 80% Job Postings Surge

India's job market continues to show a consistent upward trend, with job postings increasing in nearly 80% of occupations over the past three months. The software development sector dominates India's formal hiring space, accounting for nearly one in every five job postings on Indeed. Generative AI-related roles are emerging across various sectors, including tech and data analytics, scientific research, marketing, and management. Regional hubs such as Karnataka and Telangana have become key centers for generative AI opportunities, while Maharashtra leads in overall job volumes.

https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/formal-jobs-surge-in-india-even-as-global-hiring-slows-report-1/

June 13, 2025

Kenya Unveils National AI Strategy by 2025

The Kenyan government, in partnership with MindHYVE.ai and DV8 Infosystems, is developing a national AI strategy for 2025-2030 to promote ethical and inclusive AI development. The strategy aims to integrate participatory mechanisms to ensure the inclusion of underrepresented voices and provide a comprehensive framework for governance. This collaboration reflects a shift in global technological policy influence, with Kenya positioning itself as a leader in developing an AI system that is both sovereign and globally relevant.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mindhyveai-et-dv8-infosystems-signent-un-protocole-daccord-avec-kictanet-pour-codevelopper-la-politique-nationale-du-kenya-en-matiere-dia-302480797.html

June 13, 2025

Lummis Bill Demands AI Transparency from Tech Giants

US Senator Cynthia Lummis has proposed a bill requiring artificial intelligence firms to disclose technical information about their systems, aiming to increase transparency and accountability in the development of autonomous technologies. The bill would require companies to provide detailed information on their AI systems, including data sources, algorithms, and decision-making processes.

https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/06/13/cynthia-lummis-proposes-artificial-intelligence-bill-requiring-ai-firms-to-disclose-technicals

June 13, 2025

Marketers Prioritize Generative AI Training for Future Success

Marketing leaders must set a vision for harnessing AI in their creative process while providing team members with the necessary training to maximize its benefits. A recent study by the American Marketing Association found that 43% of marketers consider generative AI as a top skill, anticipating it will become increasingly crucial over the next five years.

https://www.adweek.com/sponsored/the-creative-optimization-survival-guide/

June 13, 2025

Meta Invests in Scale AI for National Security

Scale AI has developed an AI model based on Meta's Llama 3 for U.S. national security missions, including planning military and intelligence operations. Meta will hold a minority stake in Scale AI following the investment deal. Mark Zuckerberg highlighted Meta's generative artificial intelligence assistant, used by over a billion people each month across its platforms.

https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/meta-makes-major-investment-in-scale-ai-takes-in-ceo-210250

June 13, 2025

SAG-AFTRA Demands AI Consent for Performers

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has proposed new protections for performers in the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The union's Interactive Media Agreement (IMA) includes requirements for informed consent when deploying AI technology, allowing performers to suspend consent during a strike, effectively sending their digital counterparts to the picket line. The agreement also sets minimum compensation rates for the reuse of visual performances and provides compounded increases in pay over several years, with a 15.17% increase followed by additional 3% raises in 2025, 2026, and 2027.

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/sag-aftra-proposed-ai-protections-will-let-performers-send-their-digital-replicas-on-strike

June 13, 2025

AMD Ties with AI Startups for Chip Dominance

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has formed close ties with artificial intelligence startups as part of its effort to develop superior chip designs. The company aims to build a competing line of hardware by acquiring server maker ZT Systems and expanding its software capabilities, including the ROCm platform. AMD's senior vice president of AI, Vamsi Boppana, emphasizes that this is a multi-generational journey to achieve success in the field.

https://channelnewsasia.com/business/amd-turns-ai-startups-inform-chip-software-design-5180206

June 13, 2025

AMD Unveils Helios Servers at San Jose Conference

AMD's CEO Su announced the MI400 series AI chips at a conference in San Jose, California, which will power a new server called Helios set to release next year. The Helios servers will have 72 of AMD's MI400 series chips, comparable to Nvidia's NVL72 servers. AMD is making its networking standards openly available, a move seen as a direct swipe at market leader Nvidia. Su was joined by OpenAI's Sam Altman, who discussed improving the design of AI work with AMD's MI450 chips. Executives from xAI, Meta Platforms, and Oracle also attended the conference to discuss their uses of AMD processors.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/14/business/foreign-business/amd-unveils-ai-server-as-openai-taps-its-newest-chips/2133173