The State of AI in 2025: Breakthroughs, Backlash, and the Battle for Trust Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the global landscape at a breakneck pace. From record-breaking financial milestones and transformative industry applications to regulatory crackdowns and ethical controversies, the AI news cycle in July 2025 is a microcosm of both the promise and…
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Overview of Internet Penetration and Usage in Zambia Internet usage in Zambia has grown substantially over the past decade, though estimates of penetration vary depending on measurement. As of December 2023, official data from the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) reported about 12.6 million internet subscriptions, representing 64.1% penetration (subscriptions per 100 inhabitants)…
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The API management and integration landscape saw major developments in June and July 2025, driven largely by the AI wave and a push for smarter automation. Leading vendors rolled out AI-powered features that blend large language models (LLMs) and integration tooling, while the market also witnessed notable acquisitions and funding in the API economy. Industry…
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The months of June and early July 2025 have seen rapid developments in natural language processing (NLP) and language technology worldwide. Major AI labs and tech companies rolled out new large language models (LLMs), innovative features in search, translation, and voice applications, and multimodal AI systems. At the same time, regulators and courts grappled with…
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The early summer of 2025 saw major milestones in high-performance computing (HPC), marked by new exascale supercomputers coming online, significant product launches from leading vendors, and accelerating HPC-AI convergence. In June 2025, the latest TOP500 rankings confirmed three U.S. exascale systems at the forefront (El Capitan, Frontier, and Aurora) and introduced Europe’s first near-exascale machine.…
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Introduction: A New Leap in AI Intelligence ChatGPT-5 (powered by OpenAI’s forthcoming GPT-5 model) is generating both hype and caution as the potential next giant leap in artificial intelligence. Touted as a step towards an “omnimodel” AI – one that can see, hear, and reason – GPT-5 is rumored to dramatically outperform its predecessor GPT-4…
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Elon Musk’s latest foray into artificial intelligence – Grok AI – is making headlines as a “rebellious” chatbot that promises to challenge industry leaders like ChatGPT. Developed by Musk’s company xAI, Grok has rapidly evolved in the past two years, rolling out powerful new models and features at a breakneck pace. It’s touted as an…
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Introduction: Global Satellite Internet Services Comparison Satellite internet is entering a new era in 2025. Once seen as a last resort for rural connectivity, it’s now a hotbed of innovation thanks to low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellations and next-gen satellites. Companies like SpaceX’s Starlink, traditional providers Viasat and HughesNet, new LEO networks like OneWeb, and upcoming…
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Introduction: Global Future Combat Air Systems: Technologies, Programs, and Strategic Impact Around the world, a high-stakes race is underway to develop the next generation of combat aircraft – often dubbed “sixth-generation” fighters or Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS). These ambitious programs aim to leap beyond today’s stealth jets (like the F-35 and J-20) by around…
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Space News Roundup: July 2025 The New Space Race: Commercialization, Constellations, and Billion-Dollar Markets The 21st-century space race is no longer a duel between superpowers—it’s a global, multi-actor sprint, with commercial giants, startups, and governments vying for dominance beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Over 75% of the sector is now commercial, with satellite internet, direct-to-smartphone connectivity, and…
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