In Romania, as the country rolls out major digitalization projects, concerns over automated decision-making and data privacy are growing. The government's cloud initiative is being scrutinized amid increasing demands for regulation on responsible AI use. A significant number of young people, including those considered digital natives, are worried about how AI may access and utilize their personal information, with 71% of 18-24-year-olds expressing concern.
https://www.romania-insider.com/most-romanians-do-not-trust-ai-without-human-intervention-survey-showsIn Telangana, business school graduates are preferred by employers due to their strategic thinking and practical knowledge of AI tools. According to a recent global survey, companies value adaptability, the ability to use AI tools, and good judgment in new hires. Rachel Dammala, a city-based recruiter for a global consulting firm, notes that today's hires need to demonstrate these skills beyond just qualifications.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/employers-prefer-graduates-with-strategy-planning-ai-skills-1889422The Trump administration has criticized an app that uses AI to identify individuals who are not following COVID-19 protocols, while a new survey found that many Americans are allowing AI to make decisions for them. In the gaming world, Microsoft is taking on Nintendo in the handheld market, and US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a campaign to promote wearable technology. Meanwhile, an FBI arrest was made of a Washington Post editor who possessed child pornography, and a study suggests that using AI can reduce students' brain activity and memory. The US is also reportedly "dominating" in the field of artificial intelligence, according to President Trump.
https://www.foxnews.com/tech/new-capsule-device-lets-you-control-robots-your-entire-bodyA recent study warns that AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Perplexity could be used to send users to scam links, posing a risk to their online security. The study highlights the need for caution when interacting with these chatbots, as they can be manipulated to deceive users into divulging sensitive information or downloading malicious software.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/ai-chatbots-like-chatgpt-and-perplexity-could-send-you-to-scam-links-warns-study-11751600193362.htmlDemand AI Group Inc., a rapidly growing demand generation company driven by AI, has opened its European headquarters in Dublin, its sixth global location since its creation. The company also announced the appointment of John Moran as Director General of European Operations, as part of its preparation for rapid expansion in Europe.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/demand-ai-group-abre-su-sede-europea-en-dublin-302498193.htmlGoogle's AI Overviews have been hit by an EU antitrust complaint from independent publishers, alleging that the company's AI-powered content recommendation system unfairly favors its own content and stifles competition. The complaint, filed by a group of media outlets, claims that Google's algorithm prioritizes its own news articles over those of other publications, giving it an unfair advantage in search results.
https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/exclusivegoogles-ai-overviews-hit-by-eu-antitrust-complaint-from-independent-publishers-11751629788406.htmlThe UAE and Saudi Arabia have agreed to invest heavily in building AI infrastructure in the US, with a commitment of over $1.4 trillion over 10 years. As part of this agreement, US firms will own and run computer assets in the UAE, with provisions to prevent access by restricted entities such as Chinese nationals or arms-listed persons. The deal aims to keep Gulf AI ecosystems aligned with US tech rather than China's, according to US officials and David Sacks, a key aide to former President Donald Trump.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1326309-to-keep-me-allies-away-from-chinese-influence-us-to-establish-ai-data-centres-research-hubs-in-uae-ksaThe US Commerce Department has drafted a measure to regulate AI chip exports to over 40 countries, including Malaysia and Thailand, amid concerns about smuggling and security risks. The proposed rule would allow US companies to ship AI chips to these countries without a license for several months after its publication, while also providing exemptions to prevent supply chain disruptions. However, the regulation does not address key issues such as security conditions for using US chips in overseas data centers, particularly in the Middle East. Nvidia, the dominant maker of AI chips, declined to comment on the matter, while Malaysian and Thai officials expressed interest in receiving more details about the rule. The move is part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to address China's growing influence in the tech sector, with US President Trump promising an overhaul of his predecessor's AI diffusion approach.
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/04/us-plans-ai-chip-curbs-on-malaysia-thailand-over-china-concernsThe US plans to restrict shipments of AI chips from companies like Nvidia Corp. to Malaysia and Thailand as part of an effort to curb suspected semiconductor smuggling into China. A draft rule from the Commerce Department aims to prevent China, which has been banned from buying advanced AI processors from Nvidia, from obtaining these components through intermediaries in Southeast Asia.
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