Microsoft and OpenAI are at odds over ownership stakes in a potential public-benefit corporation conversion. Microsoft seeks a larger share than OpenAI is willing to offer, with the latter facing a $20 billion funding loss if it fails to complete the conversion by year-end. The dispute could escalate into a high-stakes corporate battle between two Silicon Valley giants.
https://gizmodo.com/openai-and-microsofts-rocky-partnership-reportedly-has-execs-considering-the-nuclear-option-2000616643US tech giant Nvidia plans to attend a China expo, marking a break with the G7's stance on China-Russia relations. The move comes as tensions between the US and China continue to escalate. Meanwhile, China is reportedly considering commissioning its new Fujian aircraft carrier, which would be the country's largest warship.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3314771/trump-breaks-g7s-china-russia-stance-nvidia-expo-plan-hailed-scmp-daily-highlights?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionRajat Mistry, a veteran executive with experience at IIT-Bombay, MIT, Microsoft, Google, and Samsung, is set to leverage cybersecurity and AI to safeguard India's borders and critical digital infrastructure. His unique blend of expertise in AR/VR, AI, and robotics will be crucial in shaping his approach to innovation, as he seeks to create lasting value for India and make a mark in Silicon Valley.
https://www.forbesindia.com/article/ai-special-2025/pranav-mistry-its-time-to-build-valuedriven-ai-models-to-transform-industries-daily-lifes/96195/1Amazon Web Services (AWS) has committed AU$20 billion to expand its data centre footprint across Australia by 2029, with a focus on supporting AI development and cloud services. The investment includes three new solar farms in Victoria and Queensland, which will generate over 1.4 million megawatt-hours of carbon-free energy annually. This clean electricity will power the new data centre infrastructure, reducing environmental impact. AWS CEO Matt Garman says the expansion reflects Amazon's vision to support Australia's goal of being a global AI leader while lowering carbon emissions linked to AI computing, with potential reductions of up to 94% through its cloud infrastructure.
https://sustainabilitymag.com/articles/aws-backs-ai-infrastructure-with-green-energy-in-australiaKuppingerCole has recognized Bitsight as a leading attack surface management platform due to its comprehensive features, including continuous asset discovery, cyber threat intelligence, and predictive risk prioritization. The platform provides real-time visibility into cyber exposure through proprietary technologies like the Groma internet scanner and AI-powered Graph of Internet Assets (GIA). Bitsight's Dynamic Vulnerability Exploit Score uses threat intelligence and AI modeling to predict vulnerability exploitation likelihood within 90 days. The platform also offers integrated third-party risk management, built-in regulatory intelligence, and Critical Asset Monitoring capabilities, making it a trusted solution for regulated industries and national governments.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bitsight-recognized-as-a-leader-in-kuppingercoles-2025-leadership-compass-for-attack-surface-management-302483881.htmlOver half of businesses in the US and UK have been targeted by financial scams using "deepfake" technology, a growing concern. James Smith, Head of Offensive Security at Bridewell, highlights the danger of AI-generated "colleagues" that can be used to impersonate CEOs and CFOs, exploiting their large digital footprints on social media platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn, as well as corporate websites.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/i-have-witnessed-firsthand-the-damage-caused-by-fake-employees-heres-what-your-business-must-do-to-avoid-itIndia's digital ecosystem has grown rapidly due to a strong policy push, massive infrastructure rollout, and innovation, placing it at the forefront of the global digital economy. Arundhati Bhattacharya, President and CEO at Salesforce-South Asia, attributes this growth to the groundwork laid over the past decade, creating a strong base for technologies like AI to thrive.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/strong-policy-push-ensured-indias-global-digital-economy-leadership-arundhati-bhattacharya-1/Law firms are adopting automation and integration to stay competitive, with Mitratech highlighting the importance of technology in the legal industry. AI-generated evidence is becoming a significant factor in litigation, with New York State and federal courts grappling with evidentiary standards. Relativity has launched a collection for Google Gemini, while Eve has introduced client intake voice agents.
https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/2025/06/16/why-are-cybercriminals-targeting-law-firms-with-voice-phishing/Nordic Semiconductor has acquired Neuton.AI, a company specializing in TinyML (Tiny Machine Learning) technology for edge devices. The acquisition will make Neuton's AI technology more accessible and evolving, allowing developers to build intelligent devices with low power consumption. Oyvind Strom, Nordic's first vice-president of short-range devices, stated that the combination of Neuton's advanced machine learning technology with Nordic's nRF54 series will redefine ultra-efficient machine learning applications. The deal involves acquiring Neuton.AI's intellectual property and team of 13 data science experts.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nordic-semiconductor-consolide-son-leadership-sur-le-front-de-lia-en-peripherie-avec-lacquisition-de-neutonai-302484427.html