Protest disrupts Amazon CTO's AI summit presentation on Israel cloud contract

UAW convention votes to divest from Israel Bonds

The United Auto Workers (UAW) has become the largest U.S. union to divest its funds from Israel Bonds. On June 18, delegates to the UAW’s quadrennial Constitutional Convention voted 321-287 in favor of amending the union’s constitution to end current and block future investment in bonds that support the Zionist . . . Continue reading UAW convention votes to divest from Israel Bonds at Workers.org

UN urges AI firms to come clean on their environmental costs

The United Nations wants artificial-intelligence companies to stop treating the environmental bill as somebody else’s problem. In a call amplified this week by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the organisation is pressing the firms behind the AI boom to disclose the carbon, water, and land their systems consume, and to switch their data centres and supply chains [] This story continues at The Next Web

Construction stands to get an AI boost

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong’s construction industry and the broader building sector will be presented with a range of AI systems and robotics capable of automating parts of building sites and improving worker safety and efficiency when the Construction Industry Council (CIC) hosts a new industry event this week. Scheduled for June 24 and 25, the first ever Global AI and Smart Construction Conference and Exhibition (GASCCE), taking place...

UN Panel: No Technical Guarantee AI Will Follow Instructions as Geneva Dialogue Opens

All 193 UN member states gathered in Geneva Monday for the first dedicated AI governance dialogue, as scientists warned advanced AI has no technical guarantee of human control. The summit debates cross-border incident reporting and AI liability frameworks, even as the US rejects centralized governance.

Data Privacy Brasil Participates in the First United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance

On 6-7 July 2026, the first United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance (UNGD) will take place in Geneva, Switzerland. Data Privacy Brasil will participate alongside partners from the Global South and Global North, as well as representatives from civil society, governments, and international organizations. Together with the Global South Alliance, we have established a set of shared priorities, which can be read here. At the institutional level, we will focus on three key priorities to bring to the Dialogue. O post Data Privacy Brasil Participates in the First United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance apareceu primeiro em Data Privacy Brasil Research.

UN Calls on AI Companies to Disclose Environmental Costs of Data Centres

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has called on major artificial intelligence companies to publicly disclose the environmental impact of their operations, warning that the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure could place enormous pressure on global energy and water resources. Speaking during the London Climate Action Week event, Guterres launched the UN’s AI Environmental Transparency [] The post UN Calls on AI Companies to Disclose Environmental Costs of Data Centres appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

The billionaires’ ‘summer camp’ that media moguls built is now run by the tech titans trying to replace them

Allen Co.'s secretive Idaho retreat built its name on media mega-deals. The 2026 guest list shows who holds the power now.

AU Hosts Workshop on International Law and Cybersecurity

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A new $500 million push to retrain workers for an AI-driven future

A new bipartisan nonprofit wants to help Americans who find they're out of work because of AI

The U.S.-Israel Relationship: Today and the Road Ahead

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ICF International: The Worst Of The Federal Meltdown May Be Over

ICF International: The Worst Of The Federal Meltdown May Be Over

UN to hold first summit on global AI governance

Global leaders and technology experts are set to meet in Geneva for the UN's first dialogue on AI governance, focusing on international co-operation, regulation and the risks posed by artificial intelligence. Frank Ucciardo reports from UN headquarters in New York.

Food Expo 2026 kicks off in Damascus with more than 300 companies taking part

Damascus, June.21 (SANA) The 21st edition of the Arab-International Food Industries and Packaging Exhibition, Food Expo 2026, was inaugurated on Sunday in Damascus under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy and Industry and will continue until June 25 at the Damascus Fairgrounds. More than 300 local, Arab and international companies are showcasing their products []

Israel poised to get observer status in Central American Parliament

The move, which would be a major success for faith-based diplomacy, comes amid a tide of Latin American countries reshaping their alliances towards the United States and Israel.

Is AMD Stock a Buy Before July 22?

AMD is hosting an artificial intelligence (AI) summit between July 22 and 23.

International Body Warns of Escalating Settlement, Targeting of UNRWA, & "New Gaza" Schemes

International Body Warns of Escalating Settlement, Targeting of UNRWA, & "New Gaza" Schemes

केन्द्रीय बैंकद्वारा ६० अर्ब निक्षेप संकलनका लागि बोलकबोल आह्वान

काठमाडौँ। नेपाल राष्ट्र बैंकले बजारबाट तरलता व्यवस्थापन गर्ने उद्देश्यले रु ६० अर्ब बराबरको निक्षेप संकलन गर्ने भएको छ। राष्ट्र बैंकको मौद्रिक व्यवस्थापन विभागले आज सूचना जारी गर्दै १९ दिनको निक्षेप सङ्कलन उपकरणमार्फत उक्त रकम संकलन गर्न बोलकबोल आह्वान गरिएको जनाएको छ। बोलकबोल आज दिउँसो ३ः०० बजेसम्म अनलाइन बिडिङ सिस्टम सफ्टवेयर (ओबीएसएस) मार्फत हुनेछ। सूचनाअनुसार निक्षेप []

Magna AI and Naver Innovation Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign AI Future

Magna AI, the global integrated-value-chain sovereign AI transformation leader established through a partnership between Trend Micro and Wistron Digital Technology Holding Company (WDH), powered by NVIDIA, today announced a strategic partnership with Naver Innovation Company. The agreement was formalized at the Global AI Show Riyadh by Dr. Moataz Bin Ali, CEO of Magna AI, and [] The post Magna AI and Naver Innovation Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign AI Future appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Why Is Congress Selling Out Our Military To Israel? #tyt #breakingnews #cenkuygur #anakasparian

Is a US-Israel military merger actually happening? Concerns about intelligence sharing and national security are mounting as Congress reacts to this controversial new bill. The Young Turks to discuss Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, Gaza, Palestine, the war in Iran, military interventionism, and the obvious civil and human rights atrocities meted out on populations in places like southern Lebanon, Syria, and beyond.

Anthropic partners with California to expand AI use by government workers

Anthropic teamed up with California to get more state workers to use its artificial intelligence assistant Claude as part of an effort to leverage technology to make the government more efficient. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who announced the partnership ...

UN Global Dialogue Calls for Inclusive AI Governance Worldwide

The UN initiates a Global Dialogue to ensure AI benefits everyone, addressing governance disparities and advocating for equitable access.

PEN America’s Report on Jewish Writers Divides Literary World as President Resigns In Protest

The tumult at the non-profit over Israel and Palestine mirrors the debates flaring up across the entertainment industry.

Guterres Warns U.N. Agency For Palestinian Refugees Nearing 'Breaking Point'

The U.S. was UNRWA's biggest donor, but cut funding in January 2024 after Israel accused about a dozen UNRWA staff of taking part in the Oct. 7 attack.

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to lead India delegation at first UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance

Global Dialogue on AI Governance is a universal, multi-stakeholder UN forum established under General Assembly Resolution 79/325, following the Global Digital Compact adopted as part of the Pact of the Future in September 2024.

Persistent deal positions us for AI transformation era: Nagarro CEO Manas Human

The CEO believes the deal is not only about adding scale, but also about creating a global leader in “AI transformation and engineering”

[Video] Even without diplomatic relations, Israel showed up.Israel's search and rescue de [...]

Even without diplomatic relations, Israel showed up.Israel's search and rescue delegation worked around the clock to help those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. Now, Israeli experts are assisting with the country's rebuilding efforts.This is what choosing humanity looks like. Proud of my country.

Sanaa, UN envoy’s office discuss UNMHA transition, prospects for Yemen peace

SANAA, June 23 (YPA) – A meeting was held in Sanaa between Deputy Foreign Minister Abdul-Wahid Abu Ras and Anthony Hayward, Military Adviser to the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Yemen, in the presence of Security Arrangements Chief Snezana Vuksa-Kofman and the Head of the UN Envoy’s Office in Sana’a, Mohammed Al-Ghannam. In the meeting, []

Pelobi pro-Israel berusaha pastikan El-Sayed kalah kerusi Dewan Senat AS

WASHINGTON: Senator Amerika Syarikat (AS), Bernie Sanders hari ini mempersoalkan pengaruh kumpulan pelobi pro-Israel terhadap demokrasi di negara itu. Menerusi hantaran di platform X, Sanders memberi amaran bahawa Jawatankuasa Hal Ehwal Awam Amerika-Israel (AIPAC) dan beberapa jawatankuasa tindakan politik lain (Super PAC) yang dibiayai golongan bilionair dijangka membelanjakan puluhan juta dolar bagi menewaskan Abdul El-Sayed ... Read more The post Pelobi pro-Israel berusaha pastikan El-Sayed kalah kerusi Dewan Senat AS appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Robot Dogs, Teslas, and Rescue Helicopters: The UN AI Summit Was a Lot

Amid live coding sessions and Silicon Valley optimism, the UN’s AI for Good summit wrestled with an increasingly urgent question: Can global governance catch up before the technology races beyond its control?

Secrets of Sun Valley: FOMO Drives Media CEOs at Height of Dealmaking Fever 

There may not have been any deals struck at Allen Co.’s annual Sun Valley retreat over the weekend, but it would be surprising if nothing emerged from this power-packed-per-square-inch gathering. This year more than the usual CEOs showed up — FOMO is a powerful force — at a time when media dealmaking is at []

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.

This million-square-foot data center would be the biggest in the state. How local leaders are challenging it.

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In April, developers of the massive Imperial Data Center cleared a major hurdle after Imperial County Supervisors approved a plan to combine several tracts of land for the nearly one-million-square-foot facility in rural Southern California. It would be the largest data center in []

Rahm Emanuel's tough love wins warm welcome in Tel Aviv

Rahm Emanuel made sure to address the audience in Tel Aviv University directly. 'I understand your cynicism,' he said, but added that it was time for the United States to treat Israel like its other allies

IsraAID: Humanitarian Giant or State-Sponsored Influence Operation?

nside the Israeli NGO that turned disaster relief into diplomatic currency José Alberto Niño Jul 09, 2026 Share Few organizations in the world of international humanitarian aid generate as much quiet fascination as IsraAID. Founded in 2001 and operating in over 60 countries, the Israeli NGO has [] The post IsraAID: Humanitarian Giant or State-Sponsored Influence Operation? first appeared on Attack the System.

Super Micro (NASDAQ: SMCI)-Backed Argentum AI Secures $7.8 Billion In Contracts Powered By Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) GB300 Chips

Argentum AI, backed by Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI), has secured 7.8 billion worth of deals centered on the deployment of cutting-edge artificial intelligence infrastructure. The agreements involve the deployment of 47,000 Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) GB300 chips, underscoring the surging enterprise demand for high-performance AI computing hardware. The scale of the contracts reflects how rapidly [] The post Super Micro (NASDAQ: SMCI)-Backed Argentum AI Secures 7.8 Billion In Contracts Powered By Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) GB300 Chips appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Don’t Let China Stack the Deck

To combat Beijing, Washington needs a program to spread its AI worldwide.

Great American State Fair menu: Classic American fare merges with MAHA

The Great American State Fair’s menu was released this week, giving the public a taste of what Freedom 250’s 16-day festival on Washington, D.C.’s National Mall holds for them. The event lineup is set to feature an array of local restaurants, a food challenge brought by sandwich shop Bub and Pop’s, and a sprinkle of []