Daily Technology Spotlight – 26 June 2025: Software, Hardware & Big Tech Updates - video Dailymotion

DailyWorldPodcast

#technology #technews #AI #innovation #software #hardware #gadgets  Welcome to your Daily Tech News Brief, where we explore the latest innovations shaping our digital future.  From artificial intelligence and cutting-edge software to groundbreaking hardware releases and industry trends,  we deliver the most noteworthy updates in the tech world.  Stay ahead with insights into AI breakthroughs, gadget reviews, tech company moves, and more.  Whether you're a seasoned tech enthusiast or just curious about what's next, our daily roundup ensures  you won't miss out on the trends transforming society.  Subscribe for daily updates and join us on this journey into the ever-evolving world of technology.  🔬 AI & Research | 💻 Software & Hardware | 🤖 Robotics & Gadgets | 📱 Tech Industry | 🚀 Innovations

Transcript

00:00This is Daily World Podcast's Tech Insights broadcast for June 26, 2025.

00:16I'm Angela, ready to dive into the latest advances in the world of technology.

00:22Microsoft is encountering difficulties in promoting its AI chatbot copilot to corporate users,

00:27as many employees show a preference for chat GPT, which has a larger user base.

00:33Despite leveraging its enterprise relationships and Windows compatibility,

00:37Copilot's adoption is lagging, with companies struggling to encourage workers to switch.

00:43This situation is compounded by Microsoft's recent large-scale layoffs,

00:47indicating challenges in its AI business strategy.

00:51In the technology sector, Trump Mobile has revised its claims regarding the T1 phone,

00:56initially advertised as made entirely in the USA.

01:00The company has now stated the phone is designed with American values and brought to life in the USA,

01:06while the release date has been delayed from August to later this year.

01:10The company has not clarified the changes in its manufacturing claims,

01:14despite insisting that the phones are made in America.

01:18YouTube is implementing a new policy that raises the minimum age for unaccompanied live streaming to 16 effective July 22.

01:25This policy extends previous rules requiring users under 13 to be accompanied by an adult.

01:32Users aged 13 to 15 will now need an adult co-creator present during streams to avoid having live chat

01:39and streaming features disabled, with potential account termination for violations.

01:44This change aims to enhance safety measures on the platform for younger creators.

01:49Melania Trump has released an AI-narrated audiobook version of her memoir,

01:55utilizing artificial intelligence to replicate her voice.

01:58This development highlights the increasing use of AI in publishing

02:02and has sparked discussions regarding its impact on storytelling and the audiobook industry.

02:08The release coincides with broader discussions on AI's role and regulation,

02:12including recent legislation signed by President Trump addressing AI-generated deep fakes.

02:17In the UK, BYD is set to launch its Seagull electric vehicle tariff, free,

02:23at a price of $26,100, providing significantly lower running costs compared to gasoline cars.

02:31This move comes as the UK avoids tariffs imposed by the EU and US on Chinese electric vehicles,

02:36giving British consumers access to competitively priced options.

02:40The Seagull is designed for urban use and showcases China's growing dominance in the EV market,

02:45supported by long-term government initiatives.

02:49The HDMI forum has finalized the HDMI 2.2 standard,

02:54which doubles the maximum bandwidth to 96 Gbps and supports resolutions up to 16K.

03:00The new Ulfra 96 certified cables will be required to fully utilize these features,

03:05and include a latency indication protocol for improved audio-video synchronization.

03:10HDMI 2.2 is backward compatible, with the first devices expected to support it by late 2025.

03:18The godfather of AI has predicted that intellectually mundane jobs will disappear as artificial intelligence

03:25continues to advance, indicating a significant transformation in the workforce.

03:30This prediction underscores the growing influence of AI technology,

03:35unemployment, and the nature of jobs in the near future.

03:39Google has announced that its Gemini AI will have access to users' phone, messages, WhatsApp, and utilities apps,

03:46regardless of user consent regarding Gemini apps' activity.

03:49This development has raised privacy concerns,

03:52although Google states that users can disable these features in the app settings.

03:56The implications of this integration highlight ongoing privacy challenges as AI

04:01becomes more embedded in personal devices.

04:05GitHub's CEO has emphasized that despite the rapid growth of AI-assisted coding tools,

04:11manual coding skills remain essential for developers.

04:14This statement reflects the continued importance of human expertise in software development,

04:19alongside advancements in AI technology.

04:21Tesla's robotaxi trials in Austin, Texas, have revealed multiple driving errors,

04:28including incorrect lane entries and unsafe passenger drop-offs.

04:32These issues have raised concerns among safety experts and regulators.

04:37Despite these challenges, Tesla intends to expand the service to other U.S. cities,

04:41and aims for millions of fully autonomous Teslas by next year,

04:46with human safety monitors present during tests.

04:48Five African countries, Senegal, Egypt, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Djibouti,

04:55are set to join the Russian-Chinese International Lunar Research Station project,

04:59which aims to establish a permanent lunar base by 2035.

05:03This initiative includes plans for a nuclear power station on the Moon,

05:07and reflects growing international cooperation in space exploration among Africa, Russia, and China.

05:14A report from the European Digital Media Observatory indicates that major tech companies,

05:20including Google, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok,

05:24are not sufficiently meeting their commitments under the EU's Voluntary Code of Practice on Disinformation.

05:29The study highlights gaps in transparency and oversight,

05:32with concerns that these initiatives may be more symbolic than impactful,

05:36as access to data for researchers remains limited.

05:39LM Studio has introduced support for Model Context Protocol,

05:44allowing users to connect MCP servers to the app,

05:47and utilize them with local models.

05:50The update includes features for security and ease of use,

05:53enhancing the functionality of large language models.

05:57In a significant legal development,

05:59Meta has won a copyright lawsuit where authors claimed the company used their books

06:03without permission to train its AI system.

06:05A U.S. judge ruled that the authors failed to prove that Meta's AI training unlawfully diluted the market for their work,

06:12although the ruling acknowledged that unauthorized use of copyrighted materials for AI training could be illegal in other contexts.

06:20This case highlights ongoing legal tensions between AI companies and copyright holders.

06:25Open AI CEO Sam Altman has taken his trademark battle public,

06:30sharing email exchanges related to a lawsuit filed by EO,

06:34a startup contesting the use of the name EO for Open AI's upcoming device.

06:39The dispute involves claims that Open AI was aware of EO's technology before launching its product.

06:45Open AI denies the claims,

06:47and is seeking dismissal of the lawsuit while continuing its collaboration with former Apple designer Joni Ive.

06:53We've reached the end of our technology coverage on Daily World Podcast.

07:00I'm Angela, keep innovating, and we'll see you in the next broadcast.

07:03We'll see you in the next broadcast.

Daily Technology Spotlight – 26 June 2025: Software, Hardware & Big Tech Updates

Category

Transcript

Recommended