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• Join Europcar Mobility Group and Equancy's AI experts for a deep dive into how AI and AI agents will transform the rental experience. Vivatechnology
• To ensure electricity security, grid investments need to match generation spending by the early 2030s, a challenge complicated by lengthy permitting processes and supply chain constraints for essential components. NenPower
• Maintaining electricity security would require investment in grids to rise towards parity with generation spending by the early 2030s. Hart Energy
• Human Feedback Foundation, in collaboration with its partners, will deliver the Responsible AI Adoption for Social Impact program to help non-profit organizations across Canada adopt AI responsibly and effectively. T-Net British Columbia
• If Versal + AI wins design slots with Tier 1 automakers (e.g., General Motors, VW), Nvidia's Orin platform could lose ground. News, Events, Advertising Options
• While U.S. regulators have taken a more laissez-faire approach to AI to encourage innovation, calls for governance are increasing and will undoubtedly lead to increased oversight and regulation in the future. Global Association of Risk Professionals
• Optiv stands at the forefront of MDR and AI threat detection, delivering expertise and proven solutions that help organizations avoid cyber threats. Optiv
• The robotics and automation industry in Germany is expected to generate total sales of €14.5 billion in 2025. Automation.com
• Independent power producers like Constellation have announced some of the biggest power deals in U.S. history in the last year, as AI data centers are expected to drive US electricity consumption to record highs in 2025 and 2026. Sigmalive English
• BHP will establish its first Industry AI Hub in Singapore to accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption in the mining and resources sector. Global Mining Review
• The Digital Ministry is developing a new AI roadmap for 2026-2030 through the National AI Office, addressing different priority areas, industry perspectives, and policy frameworks for AI solutions. Digital News Asia
• English-speaking countries that impose overly restrictive measures risk ceding ground to Asia, the Middle East, or parts of Europe, where governments proactively incentivize AI R&D. News, Events, Advertising Options
• The next generation of computers could reshape science, security, and global power. The Indian Express
• The Aspire 16 AI (A16 - 52M) based on Intel Core processors will be available in EMEA in August, starting at USD1,099. Observer Dubai
• Investment in grids of $400 billion per year is lower than spending on generation and electrification, which could pose a risk to electricity security. The Business Intelligence
• New requests from data centers and manufacturers - called large-load customers - could generate the need for 1,923 megawatts of power by 2031. The Denver Post
• By 2030, AI will likely dominate the Search Engine Optimization landscape, from real-time SERP personalization to voice-first content strategy and AI agents handling technical fixes autonomously. Futuristic Bug
• Year 2032: AI agents achieve human-level performance across most cognitive benchmarks, including abstraction, theory of mind, and cross-domain learning. Forbes
• Year 2030: Self-improving AI systems begin modifying their own code under controlled conditions, improving efficiency without human input. Forbes
• Year 2028: AI agents have gained wide acceptance and are capable of executing multi-step tasks semi-autonomously in digital and physical domains, including robotics. Forbes
• Employers cite a 35% growth in tech job opportunities, especially in sectors such as government, finance, and healthcare, where AI and digital skills are powering new business models and improved public services (in-demand tech skills in Timor-Leste). Nucamp Bootcamp
• Dojo has the potential to transform Tesla into a significant AI infrastructure provider, diversifying its revenue streams beyond automotive and potentially re-rating its valuation. Walletinvestor.com

Last updated: 15 June 2025