Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed has launched a new strategic planning cycle titled 'Towards Achieving We the UAE 2031 Vision', aligning plans with artificial intelligence and simplifying procedures. The new cycle involves 38 federal entities, including the Prime Minister's Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, and adopts proactive strategic planning as a core component. The workshop discussed the importance of strategic intelligence in enabling effective decision-making through advanced analytics and future forecasting tools. Huda Al Hashimi, Head of Strategy and Government Innovation for the UAE Government, highlighted efforts to translate national vision objectives into actionable initiatives, including the National Cybersecurity Strategy and the National Investment Strategy.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/07/06/tools-change-plans-shift-the-only-constant-is-serving-the-people-of-the-uae-says-mohammedAmbiq is developing low-power semiconductor solutions for artificial intelligence (AI) and beyond, with the goal of enabling AI compute at the edge where power consumption challenges are most significant. The company's patented SPOT technology has delivered a multi-fold improvement in power consumption over traditional designs, powering over 270 million devices to date.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/07/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/ambiq-micro-inc-announces-filing-of-registration-statement-for-proposed-initial-public-offering/2144727Bloomberg Law is introducing Intelligent Playbooks, a solution that uses advanced technology to help legal professionals streamline their workflows, reduce risk, and focus on high-value tasks. The company, which has been a pioneer in AI and machine learning for over a decade, aims to improve attorney productivity and efficiency with its workflow tools, primary and secondary sources, news, analysis, and business intelligence.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bloomberg-law-enhances-contract-solutions-with-intelligent-playbooks-for-legal-teams-302499127.htmlThe BRICS Summit 2025, held at the Museum of Modern Art in Aterro do Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, focused on strengthening global South cooperation for a more inclusive and sustainable governance. Indonesian President Prabowo was present with his delegation, including Coordinating Minister for Economy Airlangga Hartarto and Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir. The summit aimed to reform global governance, considering alternative trading systems and project financing using national currencies. Environmental issues, including preparations for COP30 in Brazil, were also discussed, as well as global health topics and the promotion of local currencies in cross-border trade. The BRICS leaders are expected to produce four important documents, including a declaration on global governance and artificial intelligence, a climate financing framework, and initiatives to address diseases related to social determinants.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2025498/top-priorities-for-2025-brics-summit-in-brazilA study of nearly 200,000 researchers and 100,000 high-impact papers has revealed that half of the world's top 100 brains in artificial intelligence are based in China, with another 10 being of Chinese origin but working in the US. The list was compiled by ITPO China – part of the UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) – and Shenzhen-based technology firm Dongbi Data.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3317213/meet-some-chinese-ai-scientists-dominating-fields-global-top-100?module=scmp_favourites_link&pgtype=404Cloudflare is introducing a new feature that blocks AI crawlers from accessing websites without permission by default, giving domain owners control over their content's use. This move aims to address concerns about data scraping and its impact on web traffic. Cloudflare's "pay per crawl" feature allows publishers to choose how much they want to allow AI companies to scrape their content, with options ranging from free to blocking entirely. The company's chief strategy officer, Stephanie Cohen, says this shift will create conditions for a new business model of the internet to develop, as traditional web traffic economics are being disrupted by AI platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2025/07/07/crowdflare-pay-per-crawl-ai/D2L's President and CEO, John Baker, emphasizes the need for workers to have access to suitable tools and resources as AI becomes increasingly integrated into workplaces. New research suggests a flexible approach to upskilling can help employers support employees in developing AI skills tailored to their individual learning needs.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-workers-eager-to-adopt-ai-with-more-employer-support-d2l-survey-finds-302499208.htmlRamnath joins DXC as head of the company's CES division, bringing his expertise in modernization and future-oriented approaches to artificial intelligence and next-generation technologies. He will focus on accelerating customer innovation and increasing value for customers through deep industry knowledge and advanced skills in areas like AI, application modernization, and data analytics. Ramnath's appointment highlights DXC's commitment to attracting high-profile leaders to drive growth and simplify its offerings. With 50,000 engineers and consultants worldwide, the CES division plays a crucial role in supporting DXC's efforts to help customers modernize their business processes and tackle complex strategic and technological challenges.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dxc-technology-ernennt-ramnath-venkataraman-einen-veteranen-der-dienstleistungsbranche-zum-president-of-consulting--engineering-services-302498826.htmlEquinix is partnering with digital infrastructure company Groq to strengthen their relationship, enabling users of Equinix's Fabric network to deploy inference workloads in the GroqCloud platform. This collaboration will provide access to AI inference through Equinix Fabric for new American clients and those in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, allowing them to securely tap into GroqCloud and drive innovation within their enterprises.
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