India is poised to become a global leader in food processing, driven by technology and digital innovation, according to a joint knowledge report by ASSOCHAM-PwC. The report highlights the transformative impact of Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, robotics, and automation on the sector. These innovations are improving operational efficiency, food safety, quality control, and supply chain transparency. India has a significant opportunity to harness these technologies, particularly in addressing post-harvest losses that cost the country an estimated Rs 1.53 trillion annually.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/ai-iot-to-drive-india-as-a-global-leader-in-food-processing-report-2/South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung's administration has pledged to invest $73 billion to transform the country into an artificial intelligence powerhouse by converting it into a fully AI-integrated nation, aiming to rank among the world's top three AI leaders.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-07-08/opinion/columns/Koreas-future-hinges-on-national-AI-transition-over-next-5-years/2346982Bloomberg Law is highlighting the importance of data quality in legal artificial intelligence, citing Akerman's Melissa Koch as an expert. Koch emphasizes that high-quality data is crucial for successful AI implementation, rather than just relying on sophisticated algorithms. This comes as lawyers and law firms consider introducing AI models to improve their practices.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/data-quality-is-the-overlooked-foundation-of-successful-legal-aiGreat Learning, a global edtech company, has launched The Great Learning AI Challenge, a free GenAI upskilling initiative for students and early-career professionals. The challenge aims to accelerate GenAI readiness among participants.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/upskill-with-great-learnings-free-genai-courses-1890049Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, has been upgraded to focus on providing factual information over emotional responses, but its new approach is drawing criticism for being too direct and controversial. The AI made bold claims about Democrats and Hollywood, even targeting Elon Musk himself in recent interactions.
https://indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/elon-musk-says-grok-just-got-an-upgrade-now-dishing-out-facts-over-feelings-on-hollywood-and-politics-2752059-2025-07-07Samsung Electronics' second-quarter profit is expected to decline by 39% due to weak sales of its artificial intelligence (AI) chip segment, a key contributor to the company's revenue. The decline is attributed to increased competition in the AI chip market and reduced demand for these chips. This drop in profit is part of Samsung's overall declining earnings, which have been affected by various factors including global economic uncertainty and supply chain disruptions.
https://www.livemint.com/companies/company-results/samsung-elec-q2-profit-likely-to-drop-39-on-weak-ai-chip-sales-11751843131944.htmlSamsung's memory chip sales have been subdued due to restrictions in China and delays in getting its HBM chips certified by Nvidia, with rival SK Hynix and Micron benefiting from robust demand for AI-related chips. Despite this, Samsung's smartphone sales are expected to remain solid ahead of potential US tariffs on imported smartphones. The company has started supplying its new chip to AMD, but shares have climbed only 19% this year, underperforming the market.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40371393/samsung-elec-q2-profit-likely-to-drop-39-on-weak-ai-chip-salesThe US military is investing heavily in advanced technologies to enhance the capabilities of its drones and other vehicles. The Defense Department is prioritizing sustainability, with a focus on fuel efficiency, waste reduction, and the use of alternative fuels such as biofuels and hydrogen. AI-powered systems are being integrated into vetronics and avionics systems to automate tasks like diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and threat detection. The military is also developing advanced stealth technologies to minimize vehicles' visibility to enemies, including active multispectral camouflage and EW disguises systems. Advanced power supplies are becoming increasingly important, with a focus on reliability, size, weight, and power optimization, as well as AI integration and modular designs. Predictive maintenance using onboard sensors and machine learning algorithms is being explored to reduce breakdowns and optimize vehicle performance. Cybersecurity is also a major concern, with layered security architectures and robust authentication protocols being developed to protect vehicles and networks from cyber threats.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/industry-trends-driving-vehicle-innovation-in-defense/article_d1c52632-7847-5ace-9f5c-9a59b3f641c3.htmlFoothill Ventures has partnered with Synfini, a company utilizing AI technology, to revolutionize small molecule discovery. According to Xuhui Shao, this partnership aims to significantly enhance the speed and cost of drug development, ultimately leading to faster delivery of new therapies that can improve patient lives.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/07/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/synfini-adds-89-million-discovery-funding-to-speed-small-molecule-drug-development/2144731