The State of AI in 2025: Power Struggles, Societal Shifts, and the Road Ahead Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant promise; it is an urgent, disruptive force reshaping industries, economies, and societies worldwide. The past week’s developments—spanning corporate shakeups, regulatory battles, educational upheavals, and ethical dilemmas—reveal a sector in relentless flux. This article…
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Spain has approved the €900 million contract for the new Paz II Earth observation satellites. This significant investment aims to enhance Spain’s satellite-based Earth monitoring capabilities, supporting national security and environmental monitoring. The Paz II satellites will build on the success of the original Paz satellite mission.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology researchers combine AI and robotics to create breakthrough medical devices: the world’s smallest multifunctional surgical robot, an AI-driven hand function assessor, and a gamified home lung tester. Prof. Shen Yajing states, "AI and robotics will become a major trend, enabling safer, more natural human-machine interaction."
The State of AI in 2025: Power Struggles, Societal Shifts, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 1st, 00:00 CETThe State of AI in 2025: Power Struggles, Societal Shifts, and the Road Ahead Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant promise; it is an urgent, disruptive force reshaping industries, economies, and societies worldwide. The past week’s developments—spanning corporate shakeups, regulato…
Space News Roundup: Breakthroughs, Challenges, and New Frontiers (June 30, 2025) / Updated: 2025, July 1st, 00:00 CETSpace News Roundup: Breakthroughs, Challenges, and New Frontiers (June 30, 2025) The space sector continues to surge with innovation, discovery, and global impact. From NASA’s satellites revolutionizing our view of Earth and the cosmos, to the growing role of private industry in space access, the…
Apple Eyes Anthropic Claude and OpenAI GPT to Reinvent Siri: Inside the Negotiations, Delays, and High-Stakes AI GambleApple is weighing a dramatic shift away from its “build-everything-in-house” doctrine by licensing large-language models (LLMs) from Anthropic and OpenAI to power a rebuilt Siri—an about-face that underscores both the urgency of Apple’s AI catch-up plan and the scale of its recent missteps. Bloom…
