🧠 AI in the Spotlight
1. Big Tech Doubles Down on AI Spending
Despite economic concerns, tech giants like Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon are investing over $300 billion in AI infrastructure this year, mostly on data centers. Wall Street, though intrigued, is wary of potential overreach.
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2. Anthropic Employees Poised for Windfall
Anthropic is allowing longtime employees to cash out equity, with many set to become millionaires overnight.
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3. AI Prompting Skills Disrupt Job Market
AI is rapidly replacing traditional admin roles. Now, prompting skills are in high demand as a must-have for modern jobs.
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🛡️ AI & Defense
4. UK Unveils AI-Powered StormShroud Drones
The UK launches a fleet of AI drones, "StormShrouds", to support its fighter jets by jamming enemy defenses.
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5. Anduril's AI-Driven Warfare Technologies
Anduril Industries is revolutionizing defense with AI-powered drones and autonomous fighter jets like Fury and Barracuda.
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🌐 Global AI Developments
6. Dubai Hosts GISEC Global 2025
Dubai prepares to welcome 25,000+ cyber experts at GISEC Global, tackling AI-driven cybercrime head-on.
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7. Pentagon's AI Metals Program Goes Private
A Pentagon-led AI initiative predicting global mineral supplies is now run by a nonprofit to help counter China’s dominance.
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🎭 AI in Culture & Society
8. Trump Posts AI-Generated Photo as Pope
Donald Trump stirred controversy by posting an AI image of himself as the pope, just as Catholics mourn Pope Francis.
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9. Kansas Schools to Use AI for Gun Detection
Kansas invests $10M in AI to spot weapons in schools, but accuracy concerns linger over tech like ZeroEyes.
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🚀 AI in Space & Education
10. AI in Space Exploration
AI is now a key player in space research, discussed in depth on the latest "This Week in Space" podcast episode.
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11. BGSU Announces New AI Degree Program
Bowling Green State University launches "AI + X," letting students blend AI with any discipline, starting next semester.
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