This news brief covers a range of topics from legal issues and technology advancements to international incidents and business deals. Former NFL star Antonio Brown is facing an attempted murder charge in Miami. In another legal matter, a Harvard scientist, Kseniia Petrova, was released after being detained by ICE for allegedly smuggling frog embryos. In business news, Bon Charge is offering Father's Day deals on wellness tech, while Meta is investing in AI by taking a stake in Scale AI. AMD has exceeded its energy efficiency goals for AI, and Apple is delaying its personalized AI features due to reliability issues. Several articles discuss AI's growing role, including its potential impact on foreign policy and the need for better representation of women in AI datasets. Donald Trump is scheduled to attend an AI and energy summit in Pittsburgh, and Mississippi is launching an AI program with Amazon Web Services. In international news, Kim Jong Un's repaired warship is set to rejoin the North Korean fleet, and an Air India flight made an emergency landing in Thailand due to a bomb threat, a day after another Air India flight crashed. A woman missed the crashed Air India flight due to traffic.
Key Takeaways
- Antonio Brown is wanted in Miami on an attempted murder charge.
- A Harvard scientist was freed after being detained by ICE for alleged smuggling.
- Bon Charge is offering discounts on wellness tech for Father's Day.
- Kim Jong Un's repaired warship is returning to the North Korean fleet.
- An Air India flight made an emergency landing due to a bomb threat.
- A woman missed the crashed Air India flight due to being late.
- Apple is delaying its personalized AI features until 2026 due to unreliability.
- AMD has exceeded its AI energy efficiency goal.
- Donald Trump will attend an AI and energy summit in Pittsburgh.
- Meta is investing in AI with a stake in Scale AI.
Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Faces Attempted Murder Charge
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown is wanted in Miami for attempted murder. He allegedly fired a gun at a security guard at a boxing event last month. A judge ordered Brown to stay under house arrest until his trial. Brown previously claimed he was attacked at the event. An attempted murder conviction in Florida could mean a long prison sentence.
Judge Frees Harvard Scientist ICE Tried to Deport to Russia
A Harvard scientist, Kseniia Petrova, was freed after being held in federal custody for four months. ICE arrested Petrova at Boston Logan Airport for allegedly smuggling frog embryos from Paris. Petrova, who was born in Russia, had her visa revoked and faced deportation. A judge ruled ICE acted unlawfully. Petrova still faces a smuggling charge and a potential $250,000 fine.
Bon Charge Offers Wellness Tech Deals for Father's Day
Bon Charge is offering 15% off wellness tech bundles for Father's Day. Deals include red light therapy devices, massage guns, and sleep masks. One popular item is the Cold Heat Therapy Massage Gun with hot and cold attachments. The Classic Blackout Sleep Mask blocks out light without putting pressure on the eyes. These gifts are perfect for dads who love fitness or need relaxation.
Kim Jong Un's Warship Returns After Botched Launch Repair
Kim Jong Un announced that a repaired navy destroyer will soon rejoin the fleet. The 5,000-ton Kang Kon warship was damaged during its launch last month. Kim Jong Un previously called the incident a "serious accident". The ship has now been fixed and returned to dry dock.
Air India Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Bomb Threat
An Air India flight AI 379 made an emergency landing in Phuket, Thailand, after a bomb threat. A note was found in the plane's bathroom. The flight, which had 156 passengers and eight crew members, was heading to New Delhi. Authorities found no explosives and later cleared the plane to continue to New Delhi.
Woman Misses Doomed Air India Flight Due to Traffic
Bhoomi Chauhan was supposed to be on Air India flight 171, which crashed after takeoff from Ahmedabad. She arrived at the airport 10 minutes late due to traffic and was not allowed to board. The flight crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 241 of the 242 people on board. Bhoomi said she felt numb and began shivering when she learned about the crash.
Air India Flight Lands After Bomb Threat One Day After Crash
An Air India flight AI 379 from Phuket to New Delhi made an emergency landing due to a bomb threat. A note was discovered in the aircraft's bathroom. No explosives were found, and the flight later resumed its journey. This happened one day after an Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, killing over 240 people.
Adobe Is Not an AI Loser Analyst Says
D.A. Davidson's Luria says Adobe is not an AI loser.
AI's Gender Gap Needs Addressing Says Uplevyl CEO
Shubhi Rao, CEO of Uplevyl, says AI data sets need to better represent women. Uplevyl is a platform that helps women advance in the workplace. Rao discussed the issue on Bloomberg Tech with Caroline Hyde.
Apple Delays Personal AI Features Due to Unreliability
Apple is delaying the release of its personalized AI features until 2026 because they aren't reliable enough. The features, which allow Siri to access user data and perform actions, were announced at WWDC 2024. Apple says it's trying to do something with personalized AI that nobody else has done. Google is also working on similar AI features for its Gemini assistant.
AMD Exceeds AI Energy Efficiency Goal, Sets New Industry Standard
AMD has surpassed its goal to improve energy efficiency by 30 times by 2025, achieving a 38x improvement. This was accomplished through a holistic approach to chip design and system architecture. AMD's MI300 accelerator saw advancements in 3D stacking and chip interconnects. The next goal is a 20x improvement in rack-scale energy efficiency by 2030, focusing on full system optimization.
Trump to Attend AI and Energy Summit in Pittsburgh
Donald Trump will attend an AI and energy summit in Pittsburgh on July 15. Tech and energy executives are also expected to attend the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University. White House AI czar David Sacks will also be at the summit. The summit will likely focus on expanding markets for U.S. AI technology.
Mississippi Launches AI Program with Amazon Web Services
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced the Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program. The program will boost Amazon Web Services and create tech training infrastructure. Over $9 million in grants will go to several universities. The program aims to help Mississippians work with AI, not be replaced by it. It is a partnership between Accelerate MS, the Mississippi Development Authority, and AWS.
Can AI Make War and Peace Decisions Experts Discuss
Experts are exploring how AI could change foreign policy decisions. AI can assist in making fast, low-risk decisions. It can model scenarios and mimic behaviors to provide insights. AI can analyze decisions from different perspectives and reveal consequences. One of the biggest risks of using AI is trust, due to the "black box problem" and ensuring AI values align with human goals.
AI and Machine Learning's Growing Role in Expert Analyses
AI and machine learning are increasingly influencing the legal sector. A study examined the use of AI/ML in expert reports over the past five years. The integration of AI/ML in expert analyses is currently limited but expanding. GenAI and LLMs are expected to shift economic litigation. It is important to apply AI/ML responsibly with oversight and verification.
Meta Invests in AI with Scale AI Stake
Meta is taking a 49% stake in Scale AI and adding its co-founder Alexandr Wang to its team. This move shows Meta's urgency to compete in the AI race. Meta's strategy for competing with OpenAI and Google is still unclear. The company is trying to keep up with AI advancements.
Sources
- Air India Flight Makes Emergency Landing Day After Deadly Crash
- Air India Flight Makes Emergency Landing Due to Bomb Threat 1 Day After Fatal Plane Crash
- She Was To Board Doomed Air India Flight. A 10-Minute Delay Saved Her
- 'Received bomb threat': Air India flight makes emergency landing in Thailand; passengers evacuated | India News
- Air India flight makes emergency landing in Thailand after bomb threat
- Day after Ahmedabad crash, Air India flight makes emergency landing in Thailand after bomb threat
- Adobe Is Not an ‘AI Loser,’ D.A. Davidson’s Luria Says
- Addressing AI’s Impact on the Gender Gap
- Apple fumbled its personal AI debut, but the alternative was far worse
- AMD Surpasses AI Energy Efficiency Goal And Sets Critical Industry Bar
- Trump to attend AI and energy summit in Pittsburgh
- Governor announces statewide AI initiative to enhance tech training and infrastructure
- Expert Q&A: Could artificial intelligence make war and peace decisions?
- The Evolving Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Expert Analyses
- Meta’s big AI bet and our not-so-hot-take on fintech IPOs