Liz Reid, head of search at Google, said the introduction of AI in search was ‘driving more queries and quality clicks’
Google’s AI Overviews Disrupt Publishing Google’s AI-powered summaries and “AI Mode” are slashing publisher traffic by up to 89%, leaving outlets like the Daily Mail calling it an “existential crisis.” The fallout has triggered lawsuits, licensing talks, and urgent strategy shifts across the media industry.
Anthropic Settles Copyright Lawsuit for $1.5B In a landmark settlement, Anthropic will pay at least $1.5 billion to authors alleging their works were used without consent to train AI models. Further payouts may follow depending on the final list of affected works, setting a new precedent for AI and copyright law.
Qualcomm and BMW Group Unveil Groundbreaking Automated Driving System with Jointly Developed Software Stack
Qualcomm & BMW Unveil Snapdragon Ride Pilot At IAA Mobility 2025, Qualcomm and BMW launched the Snapdragon Ride Pilot, an advanced Level 2+ automated driving system first featured in the BMW iX3. Validated in 60 countries and aiming for 100 by 2026, the system offers hands-free driving, AI-assisted parking, lane changes, and V2X communication, while targeting $8B in automotive chip revenue by 2029.
The patients tested were found to be twice as likely to be diagnosed with heart failure compared to those not examined with the AI tool.
AI-Powered Stethoscope Offers Rapid Diagnosis Researchers at Imperial College London developed an AI stethoscope that diagnoses heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and valve disease in just 15 seconds. While groundbreaking, adoption remains low, only 30% of doctors continued use after a year due to false positives.
Illustration of MEVITA, an open-source bipedal robot designed by engineers at the University of Tokyo.
Tokyo Engineers Build DIY Walking Robot Researchers in Tokyo unveiled MEVITA, an open-source bipedal robot made from just 18 metal parts. Affordable and easy to assemble at home, it’s trained with AI simulations and can walk across different terrains, a breakthrough in DIY robotics.
Chinese L7 Robot Outruns Humans at 9 mph While Breakdancing and Lifting 44 lb Robotera’s latest humanoid, the L7, is breaking records are capable of sprinting at 9 mph, performing dynamic moves like 360° spins, and hauling weights up to 44 lb with precision. Designed for industrial tasks, its agile and powerful performance.
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Salesforce Balances Automation with Layoffs Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is accelerating automation across the company, even as it laid off 262 employees in San Francisco. At the same time, Salesforce is ramping up demand for senior AI talent, highlighting the paradox of job loss alongside high-value hiring.|
Broadcom Forecasts AI Chip Boom Broadcom expects AI-related demand to drive major revenue growth, sending its stock up over 15% in premarket trading. The chipmaker sees AI infrastructure as its next growth engine, positioning itself strongly against industry rivals.
📊 Economics & Market Momentum
Martin Eftimoski, a researcher at the University of NSW, is bearish on the return that AI investment will bring.
Cautious Outlook on AI Investment Ex-RBA economist Martin Eftimoski warns of an AI-driven market bubble, pointing to $150B already poured in by tech giants despite risks of hallucinations and uncertain returns. He revealed he has shifted his entire superannuation into cash, underscoring investor caution.
⚖️ Policy & Ethics
Apple was sued by authors over use of books in AI training
Apple Faces Class-Action AI Training Lawsuit Authors Grady Hendrix and Jennifer Roberson have filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple, alleging their books were used without permission to train its AI. The case adds to growing concerns over copyright and intellectual property rights in AI model training.
🔥 Conclusion Today’s stories reveal AI’s dual edge: it’s fueling billion-dollar funding rounds, powering new health tech, and unlocking tools for creators and businesses, while at the same time sparking lawsuits, market volatility, and existential challenges for entire industries.
The signal is clear: AI is no longer a side story, it’s at the center of global change. The challenge is keeping pace with a technology that’s moving faster than laws, jobs, and markets can adapt. 🚀
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