Updates
AI in sports: IOC’s new Olympic AI agenda
The agenda aims to establish a comprehensive governance and oversight framework to harness AI’s potential while mitigating risks, developed in collaboration with a global panel of AI experts, athletes, and technology representatives convened by the IOC.
Google’s AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry 2 set new benchmarks in AI math-solving
Google’s new AI systems, AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry 2, solved four out of six questions at the 2024 International Math Olympiad, demonstrating advanced reasoning capabilities in abstract mathematics.
Bechtle secures €770 million deal with German government
The German IT giant has secured a €770 million contract with the government of Germany to supply up to 300,000 iPhones and iPads with Apple security software by 2027. This partnership comes amid Germany’s new IT security regulations and recent legal issues with Apple.
CrowdStrike restores almost all Windows sensors after major outage
CrowdStrike has successfully fixed more than 97% of its Windows sensors after a global outage as a consequence of a malfunctioning update.
JPMorgan deploys in-house AI research analyst tool to boost firm productivity
CEO Jamie Dimon highlighted AI’s potential to both eliminate and create job roles, thereby altering workforce composition.
SK Hynix invests $6.8B in South Korea chip plant
As a key Nvidia supplier, this is a strategic investment of SK Hynix in response to the surge in demand for AI semiconductors
Trade between Russia and China adapts to sanctions
Legal frameworks in Russia and China are adapting to facilitate digital payments.
North Korea steals massive data haul from US Military and NASA
The hackers also infiltrated NASA’s systems, extracting over 17 gigabytes of data.
WTO Joint Initiative on e-commerce close to finalising negotiations
The Joint Initiative on e-commerce produced a stabilised text of an “Agreement on Electronic Commerce”, indicating that negotiations may be approaching the finishing line.
Kamala Harris gains momentum for 2024 nomination with strong Silicon Valley backing
Key industry figures highlight her stable leadership and alignment with Silicon Valley values.
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