South Africa has established a comprehensive regulatory framework for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, commonly called drones), balancing innovation with safety and privacy. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is the primary regulator for drones and introduced dedicated drone regulations in July 2015 under Part 101: Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems of the…
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Russian satellite Cosmos 2558 unexpectedly released a small object, sparking fears of anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons. Experts call this 'space stalking,' part of Russia's secretive 'Nivelir' program. Bart Hendricks warns the project "has potential military consequences." NATO's Mark Rutte also issued a strong warning about possible Russian space weaponization.
Coinbase has formed a strategic partnership with Perplexity AI to deliver real-time crypto data, enhancing trading decisions through AI-powered analytics. CEO Brian Armstrong stated, "I expect advanced crypto functionality to be a catalyst for AI to unlock another 10x potential." The rollout will integrate Coinbase data into Perplexity's conversational AI platform.
A researcher bypassed AI guardrails in models like GPT-4o, tricking ChatGPT into revealing a Windows license key by disguising the attack as a game. This highlights vulnerabilities in AI security and the risks of sensitive data leaking into training sets, urging companies to safeguard confidential information.
Conversational AI and Voice Assistants – Key Developments (June–July 2025)Major Product Launches and Updates Amazon Alexa+ Rollout and Features: Amazon’s generative AI upgrade for Alexa – dubbed Alexa+ – entered broad early access by mid-2025. After a February launch event, Alexa+ was initially available to a limited group and reached over 1 million users by June theve…
EdTech Sector Developments – June & July 2025June and July 2025 have been pivotal months for educational technology (EdTech), marked by major platform launches, global partnerships, and a continued evolution in how digital tools support learning. Across K–12 schools, universities, and corporate training programs, AI-driven learning systems …
