Major News Developments in AgriTech (June–July 2025) Innovations and Technology Deployments (AI, Drones, IoT, Robotics) In mid-2025, numerous precision agriculture technologies moved from concept to field deployment. Automation and robotics saw significant strides: major manufacturers and startups alike introduced autonomous farm machinery to tackle labor shortages and improve accuracy. Kubota’s partnership with Agtonomy will outfit…
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The European Union’s AI Act will be fully enforced by mid-2026, establishing strict rules for high-risk AI applications across member states. Capgemini agreed to acquire WNS Holdings for $3.3 billion to accelerate autonomous AI for enterprise operations. At the BRICS summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged multilateral AI governance and announced plans for an independent…
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In June 2025, GitLab released version 18 with AI-native features called GitLab Duo, adding AI-assisted code suggestions, test generation, chat-based help, a Maven virtual registry, modular CI/CD pipelines, and built-in security templates (SOC 2 and ISO 27001). In mid-2025, Atlassian unveiled AI agents named “Rovo” for Jira and Bitbucket to auto-generate tests and code, review…
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Qatar’s fixed internet is dominated by fiber-optic FTTH, with the Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN) delivering fiber coverage to over 95% of the country and DSL largely obsolete. Ooredoo Qatar launched the world’s first live 5G network in May 2018 and both Ooredoo and Vodafone now offer nationwide 5G coverage with gigabit peak speeds. Mobile…
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Telefónica Tech’s AI and Data Director predicts AI agents will automate internal processes and boost productivity, signaling a transformative, long-term impact on organizations. US tech giants have laid off nearly 94,000 IT workers to reallocate resources for AI development, with Microsoft planning 15,000 layoffs by 2025. <liMIT research found that using ChatGPT reduces brain activity…
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Global IoT spending in 2025 is projected to approach $1 trillion, up from $805.7 billion in 2023. By 2025, the number of connected IoT devices is expected to reach 27 billion, rising to over 40 billion by 2030. Manufacturing is the leading IoT vertical by spending, with 2023 top use cases including manufacturing operations at…
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The EU’s AI Act is set to take effect in mid-2026, imposing strict, risk-based regulations and market access requirements. A 10-year moratorium on state-level AI regulation was removed from a major US Congressional bill, underscoring regulatory contention. The US and China are locked in a high-stakes AI race, with the US investing about $700 billion…
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Microsoft laid off thousands of employees in 2025 to redirect $80 billion toward AI development. xAI plans data centers powered by 1,000,000 Nvidia GPUs. Ford CEO Jim Farley warns AI could replace up to half of all white-collar jobs. MASAI reduces radiologist workload by 44% and achieves 96% diagnostic accuracy. Microsoft o3 model solves over…
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In 2025, AI tools are transforming small businesses across marketing, customer service, operations, analytics, finance, HR, and productivity, with 93% of small business owners saying AI saves money and boosts profitability. Jasper (jasper.ai) is an AI copywriter for content marketing that offers 50+ templates, lets you set a brand voice, and has plans starting around…
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Ford CEO Jim Farley warned that AI will concretely replace half of US white-collar workers. The IMF estimates up to 60% of jobs in advanced economies may be directly affected by AI. Jiahui Yu, co-creator of GPT-4.1 and GPT-4o, moved from OpenAI to Meta in a $100 million deal to lead Meta Superintelligence Labs. Nvidia…
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