MOONDOOG Technologies presents AI citizen assistant proposal to Communications Minister

Government leaders focus on responsible AI adoption in public administration

The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport has organized a practical seminar on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in public administration as part of the implementation of the Action Plan for Accelerating Digital Development in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2026–2028, AzerNEWS reports.

Presidential policy chief calls for aggressive investment in AI infrastructure

The presidential policy chief said Wednesday that the advent of a new artificial intelligence era requires new state infrastructure, calling for aggressive investment to bolster the country's potential growth trajectory in AI. Kim Yong-beom, presidential chief of staff for policy, made the point at a discussion hosted by the Kwanhun Club, a senior journalists' association, amid a stock market boom in South Korea driven by record profits and stock gains by AI-related chipmakers. If the ongoing s

Gov. Newsom expands AI's role in state government with new Anthropic partnership

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom is expanding the role of artificial intelligence in state government by providing state employees access to Anthropic’s assistant Claude to help supplement day-to-day work. The governor announced an ...

Why Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Stock Jumped Today

Analysts are excited about the cloud infrastructure supplier's massive AI opportunity.

Amazon is reportedly working on a more powerful agentic Alexa assistant

Amazon is working on a project codenamed 'Moonraker' that would enable the AI assistant to handle multi-step tasks more effectively.

Gov't to launch 'AI legal secretary' service for public officials

SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The government has developed an AI legal secretary ...

Amazon Has New AI Chips for Home Tech Devices and Future Mobile Gadgets

Amazon's head of devices and services discussed the company's focus on artificial intelligence, Alexa Plus and new types of technology to support it.

Trump hints at public ‘contribution’ from US AI firms, sparking speculation

US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that leading American artificial intelligence companies would make a public “contribution” to the country, offering few details but fuelling speculation about a greater government role in the booming industry. Speaking in the Oval Office on Monday morning, Trump said tech companies “making tremendous amounts of money” will be making “a contribution to the people of our country”. “We’re going to have guardrails You know that. But [AI] can be used...

GAINS Programme to Create Opportunities for Vulnerable Groups

The Government is seeking to use artificial intelligence (AI) training as a tool to create new opportunities for vulnerable groups, including at-risk youth, mothers and senior citizens. Trevor Forrest, Senior []

UK tech chiefs discuss agentic AI and workforce culture

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we hear what a group of digital leaders say about implementing agentic AI and its impact on their workforce. There’s a growing backlash against datacentres – we find out what worries campaigners. And the chief digital officer at pharma giant Sanofi talks about finding life-changing answers to challenging scientific questions. Read the issue now.

Japan considering US firm Palantir for army command-and-control: Report

Government, ruling coalition insiders urge domestic AI system, citing concerns over foreign dependence and sensitive military data, Asahi Shimbun reports

Polis Pulau Pinang manfaat AI banteras jenayah 

GEORGE TOWN: Ketua Polis Pulau Pinang yang baharu, Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng berikrar untuk terus memperkukuh keselamatan serta ketenteraman awam di negeri ini. Katanya, bagi tujuan itu, penggunaan teknologi termasuk kecerdasan buatan (AI) akan dimanfaatkan sepenuhnya selain pemantapan profesionalisme pasukan serta kerjasama erat antara polis dan masyarakat. Beliau berkata, Pulau Pinang kini berada pada ... Read more The post Polis Pulau Pinang manfaat AI banteras jenayah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Indonesia calls for inclusive AI standards to protect developing MSMEs

The Indonesian government calls for global standards in the development and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) ...

World : South Korea To Launch 'AI Legal Secretary' Service For Public Officials

SEOUL, July 13 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- The South Korean government has developed an AI legal secretary service that public servants can refer to when reviewing legal grounds in the course of policy planning and implementation, and put it into operation on a trial basis this week, Yonhap News Agency reported quoting officials on Monday.

Never say 'yes' to these three questions from an unknown caller - it's an AI voice scam

A tech expert has issued a warning about increasingly sophisticated AI voice fraud scam phone calls - and there are three questions you should never answer with a 'yes'

Anthropic is bringing on former Fed chair Ben Bernanke to its AI oversight board

The Nobel laureate and former Federal Reserve chair will advise the AI company on how artificial intelligence is affecting economies and workforces

AI safety advocates say bill a good ‘first step’ on regulation, but more needed

A pair of artificial intelligence safety advocates say the federal government’s new chatbot legislation is a good first step. But Wyatt Tessari L’Allié — of Artificial Intelligence Governance and Safety Canada — says the digital safety bill’s effectiveness depends heavily on how the details are worked out. And B.C. computer science professor Kevin Leyton-Brown says [] The post AI safety advocates say bill a good ‘first step’ on regulation, but more needed appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Amazon’s secret ‘Moonraker’ project pushes Alexa into the AI-agent race

Amazon has an agentic upgrade for Alexa in the works, codenamed Moonraker. Internal documents show it is also one of the priciest bets in the Alexa+ overhaul. Amazon wants Alexa to act, not just answer. The company has a previously unreported project, codenamed Moonraker, that would let Alexa handle complex, multistep tasks, Business Insider reports, [] This story continues at The Next Web

US in talks with AI companies for voluntary model standards, FT reports

US in talks with AI companies for voluntary model standards, FT reports

Stakeholders push for green jobs, skills development policy in Akwa Ibom

Stakeholders have appealed to Akwa Ibom State Government to develop state climate change policy and make green skills development, green jobs and the circular economy among the key pillars. They noted that such a policy would facilitate the transitioning of the state into a green economy. This was contained in a communique issued at the [] Stakeholders push for green jobs, skills development policy in Akwa Ibom

अमेरिकी दूतावासद्वारा प्रहरीलाई डिजिटल फरेन्सिक उपकरण प्रदान

काठमाडौँ। अमेरिकी दूतावासले नेपाल प्रहरी डिजिटल फरेन्सिक ल्याबलाई डिजिटल फरेन्सिकसम्बन्धी विभिन्न प्रकारका सफ्टवेयर तथा हार्डवेयरलगायत उपकरण प्रदान गरेको छ। प्रहरी महानिरीक्षक दानबहादुर कार्की र नेपालका लागि अमेरिकी कार्यवाहक राजदूत स्कट अर्बमको उपस्थितिमा मंगलबार ती उपकरण हस्तान्तरण गरिएको हो। कार्यक्रममा प्रहरी महानिरीक्षक कार्कीले अमेरिकी दूतावासले डिजिटल फरेन्सिक ल्याबको क्षमता अभिवृद्धि एवं विकासका लागि उन्नत डिजिटल फरेन्सिक []

Rubio plan would allow users to upload passport photos using their phones or computers

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the State Department is developing a system that would allow Americans to take and upload passport photos from their phones or computers as part of a broader effort to modernize the passport application process and reduce wait times. Speaking last week at a reception for the State Department’s launch []

World should not let AI 'vibe-code' future of humanity: UN chief

The U.N. chief urged on Monday for a global governance system to shape artificial intelligence for the good of humanity, while flagging its risks and warning against allowing the t...

Securing America's future in the age of AI

Artificial Intelligence is already improving everyday life and has the potential to further strengthen America, but it must be harnessed to reflect American values of freedom and human rights, and to ensure that the American workforce is prepared for the challenges ahead.

“Who Funds That?” Episode 11: What to Make of AI Opposition

Artificial intelligence: what does it mean? Is it taking all the water? Is it taking all the jobs? Are foreign interests, radical socialists, and cynical AI companies misleading the public about what AI is doing to America? Our colleague Parker Thayer joins us to discuss. Listen to “Who Funds That? EP11: What to Make of []

Is HCLTech Mega Deal Signalling Worst Is Over For IT Stocks?

Industry analysts expect AI consulting, cloud migration and enterprise AI implementation to remain among the fastest-growing areas within the global IT services market, providing opportunities for...

Censorship-Pushing Federal Agency Teams Up With Tech Company Trump Feuded With

A U.S. government agency is Anthropic's Mythos to audit government software despite the Trump administration's recent feud with the artificial intelligence company.

Construction CIOs Must Modernize the Field and the Office to Compete

Opportunities abound for construction chief information officers to modernize in today's market, but a data-first approach must be taken for both the office ... and the jobsite!.

The future of politics could be driven by AI

UK barrister and broadcaster Andrew Eborn says artificial intelligence could make "seismic changes” in politics. “The crazy thing about politics over here is you don't need to be an expert to get some of these top jobs,” Mr Eborn told Sky News Digital Presenter James Bolt. “The way that you could utilise AI is to make sure we have the best experts around the world advising on things like policies.”

See The Woke AI Father’s Day Scenario Being Used To Call Lawmakers To Action

A technology advocacy group is warning against unseen political implications of state-level artificial intelligence regulations with an ad about fathers. “I want to plan something special for Father’s Day in New York City,” a woman asks in the Innovation Council’s ad. “Celebrating your father is a wonderful goal,” a hypothetical chatbot — portrayed as a ...

Are modern educational systems preparing students for the agentic AI revolution?

Are modern educational systems preparing students for the agentic AI revolution?

ISTELive26: How K–12 Districts Can Build a Safer, Smarter Digital Ecosystem

K–12 school districts are packed with digital tools, and it’s up to IT leaders to manage the governance, data and risk associated with them. But no single department can do this alone and without all of the facts they need to make an informed decision. At ISTELive 2026 in Orlando, Fla., technology experts explained how cybersecurity, data privacy, accessibility and governance work together and why building a safe, intentional, student-centered digital environment depends on breaking down the silos between IT and the rest of the district. Cybersecurity Maturity Assessments Can Help Guide

The Biggest Mistake Business Owners Make With AI

By Marie Ryan, who is a marketing and AI trainer based in Ireland. Over the last two years, AI has gone from something most people had barely heard of to something almost everyone has tried at least once. Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini are now part of everyday business conversations, and most business []

Demographic Shift Tests AI Promise

Martha Gimbel, executive director and cofounder of the Budget Lab at Yale University, says artificial intelligence is unlikely to offset the economic challenges of an aging population, arguing the US is confronting two major transitions at the same time rather than one solving the other. She says AI could improve productivity in some areas, particularly by helping caregivers with physically demanding tasks, but questions whether consumers will embrace automation in roles where human interaction remains essential. (Source: Bloomberg)

How Is AI Transforming Air Travel?

"Everyone at Saudia needs to SPEAK the language of AI." Chief Transformation Officer at Saudia Group Dr. Ibraheem Sheerah explains how AI is becoming part of every employee's daily work at Saudia.

Elliman’s AI overhaul raises questions about future of agents 

Residential real estate could be approaching a reckoning over artificial intelligence. Earlier this week, Douglas Elliman announced it was overhauling its technology, including launching a new company powered by Google Cloud AI. Along with the announcement, CEO Michael Liebowitz said the tech upgrade would lead to layoffs at the firm and that he ultimately expected AI to reduce the need for so many agents in the industry. Liebowitz’s comments struck at a debate playing out across industries, as advancements in generative AI raise questions about the future of some employees’ roles. In the tech sector, companies like Meta, Amazon and []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

US cyber agency is using Anthropic’s Mythos to audit government code, sources say

The ​U.S. cyber defense agency CISA is using Anthropic’s AI model Mythos to audit government software, ‌three people familiar with the matter said on Monday, another sign of government enthusiasm for adopting the AI startup’s tools even as the company navigates an ongoing standoff with the White House. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is []...Click to read more