Nvidia is partnering with Foxconn to produce its products using humanoid robots for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the company's robotics efforts. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expects humanoid robots to be widely used in manufacturing facilities within five years. The partnership comes as Nvidia seeks to expand its presence in the AI chip space and capitalize on an anticipated robotics boom.
https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/nvidia-and-foxconn-aim-to-use-humanoid-robots-in-ai-server-factory/Pakistan's recent PECA Amendments of 2025 have rolled back digital free speech, disproportionately affecting journalists and exacerbating the "chilling effect" on self-censorship. A study by Digital Rights Foundation (DRF) warns that the government's overly broad approach to regulating digital spaces has led to a lack of clear oversight mechanisms and vague definitions in proposed AI legislation, posing threats to freedom of expression and data protection. The Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2024 has been criticized for its failure to align with international best practices. Pakistanis prefer dual regulation on generative AI, including government and tech company oversight, to reduce misuse and protect against offensive content targeting religion or national symbols.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/610119-pakistans-free-speech-paradox-between-index-and-illusionThe Stockholm International Peace Research Institute's report reveals that nearly half of the world's nuclear warheads are kept in reserve, with Russia and the US holding most of them. China may now store some warheads on missiles during peacetime, according to the report. The SIPRI Director, Dan Smith, warns of a new nuclear arms race involving advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, cyber capabilities, space assets, missile defense, and quantum systems, which are redefining nuclear capabilities and deterrence.
https://www.koat.com/article/world-nuclear-warheads/65106715SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son is planning a $1-trillion industrial complex in Arizona with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) to build robots and AI, aiming to bring high-end tech manufacturing back to the US. The project, codenamed Project Crystal Land, has been discussed with US federal and state government officials, including Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, for possible tax breaks. SoftBank is also seeking interest from tech companies like Samsung Electronics, while TSMC is already investing $165 billion in US chipmaking factories.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/21/business/foreign-business/softbanks-son-pitches-1-t-arizona-ai-hub/2136949The US Air Force is developing a program to deploy nearly 1,000 autonomous drones, including the "Fury", alongside manned fighter jets like Lockheed Martin's F-35 and Boeing's next-generation F-47. General Atomics showcased its "YFQ-42A" drone at the Paris air show, designed for potential use in the Pacific if China invades Taiwan. Boeing recently demonstrated its Ghost Bat drones working with human pilots during a test with the Royal Australian Air Force, showcasing their potential to transform a single fighter jet into a combat team. European defense firms like SAAB and Airbus are also developing "wingman" drone initiatives as part of the Future Combat Air System partnership between Dassault Aviation, Airbus, and Indra Sistemas.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/980032-drone-war-for-european-manufacturers-ukraine-is-the-right-placeMedia agencies must leverage AI-powered verification tools to combat disinformation and maintain public trust. Collaborative efforts, such as those between VNA and ANTARA, demonstrate how newsrooms can harness AI responsibly. To ensure journalism serves the public interest with accuracy and integrity, media organizations must balance technology with human values, fostering ongoing dialogue with technologists, ethicists, and the public to assess AI's impact on media practices.
https://opengovasia.com/2025/06/21/vietnam-balancing-ai-innovation-and-ethics-in-journalism/The US Department of Transportation is investigating the safety of autonomous vehicles (AVs) using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Waymo, and The Robot Report. AVs use a combination of sensors, machine learning, and real-time decision-making to drive without human input. However, companies like Waymo still rely on human drivers during testing as part of their safety practices. According to NHTSA data, AVs have been involved in over 3,900 crashes from 2019 through mid-2024, resulting in 496 injuries or fatalities. The crash rate per 1,000 vehicles has narrowed from 85.5 in 2022 to an estimated 35.6 in 2024, but is still almost double that of human-driven vehicles. Disengagements, where the vehicle hands control back to a human driver, are common due to issues such as control errors, planning failures, and perception gaps. To improve safety, companies like Waymo are building AI models that can recognize patterns, predict how others might behave, and make smarter decisions in real time. However, the industry faces challenges such as data collection and reporting inconsistencies, public trust, and the need for standardized benchmarks to compare performance results.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/examining-the-safety-of-self-driving-technology/article_10b2a592-a9ed-599a-8ab5-c63152e4f37e.htmlApple has been sued by shareholders who claim the company overstated its progress in artificial intelligence, with some alleging that the company's AI-related investments and partnerships were exaggerated or misrepresented. The lawsuit, filed in California, seeks damages and an injunction to prevent Apple from making similar claims in the future.
https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/apple-sued-by-shareholders-for-allegedly-overstating-ai-progress-11750448039733.htmlA group of Democratic lawmakers from Austin has called on Tesla to delay the rollout of its self-driving technology, citing concerns over safety and efficacy in various weather conditions. The lawmakers' request comes amid federal investigations and recalls following collisions involving Tesla's autonomous vehicles, as well as those of Alphabet's Waymo and Amazon's Zoox.
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