Updates

1 Jul 2025

Grok gets a boost: xAI secures $10 billion for AI expansion

Morgan Stanley-backed deal signals strong investor faith in xAI’s long-term mission.

1 Jul 2025

AI rock band’s Spotify rise fuels calls for transparency

Spotify’s silence on AI song labelling frustrates listeners and artists alike.

1 Jul 2025

Apple may use ChatGPT or Claude to power Siri

LLM Siri — Apple’s new project — continues, but delays have prompted discussions with OpenAI and Anthropic for a possible upgrade.

1 Jul 2025

Meta’s Facebook uses phone photos for AI if users allow it

The new feature is part of Meta’s strategy to improve AI after criticism of its Llama 4 model.

1 Jul 2025

Africa risks being left behind in global AI development

Oxford researchers reveal only 32 countries have the infrastructure to build advanced AI, leaving most of Africa sidelined in the race.

1 Jul 2025

OpenInfra Summit Europe brings focus on AI and VMware alternatives

More than 38% of the OpenInfra community is based in Europe, where data control and cost-effective AI infrastructure remain high priorities.

1 Jul 2025

Ransomware attack hits Swiss government data

Sarcoma hackers leaked 1.3TB of sensitive files after breaching Swiss contractor Radix.

1 Jul 2025

OpenAI leadership battles talent exodus

Meta pursues top AI talent with $100 million signing bonuses amid fierce competition.

1 Jul 2025

China unveils server chips to rival Intel models

Beijing narrows tech gap with cpu and quantum launches.

1 Jul 2025

Lung cancer caught early thanks to AI

AI detected lung cancer missed by doctors, helping save a woman’s life with early treatment.