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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Ukraine's Kyivstar, in partnership with SpaceX's Starlink, is pioneering mobile satellite internet in Europe. Initial tests allow 4G/LTE phones to connect directly to satellites, enabling connectivity in remote areas. CEO Oleksandr Komarov confirmed Starlink-powered mobile connections will be available by mid-2026. European alternatives like Eutelsat and IRIS2 are also under consideration.
A Swiss telecom's AI-generated children's book, 'Die Monsterprinzessin,' faces backlash from authors, publishers, and pediatricians. Critics argue AI lacks creativity and endangers both children's development and the book industry. Swisscom defends the campaign, stating, "It is important for us to address AI proactively." Calls for responsible AI regulation intensify.
Tesla plans to expand its robotaxi pilot program to San Francisco, pending regulatory approval, after scaling up in Austin. This move is key to Tesla’s AI-driven strategy amid declining EV sales and rising competition. The expansion could reshape the automotive market, impacting vehicle ownership and dealership models, while facing regulatory hurdles in California.
Zero-Knowledge Proof and Confidential Computing – June–July 2025 ReportKey News Stories & Technological Advancements Major Tech Announcements: June 2025 saw significant product launches and partnerships in zero-knowledge and confidential computing. At the Confidential Computing Summit (June 17–18), OPAQUE Systems unveiled Confidential Agents – a new platform tha…
Grok 4: Elon Musk’s “PhD-Level” AI Outshines OpenAI & Google on Major BenchmarksElon Musk (left) with xAI researchers during the Grok 4 launch livestream. Musk unveiled Grok 4 in a late-night event, demonstrating the AI solving complex tasks and boasting of its benchmark-smashing performance axios.com. Elon Musk’s AI venture xAI has officially launched Grok 4, a next-generat…
