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Meta's Facebook uses phone photos for AI if users allow it
Meta's Facebook uses phone photos for AI if users allow it
The new feature is part of Meta’s strategy to improve AI after criticism of its Llama 4 model.
July 1, 2025
Apple may use ChatGPT or Claude to power Siri
Apple may use ChatGPT or Claude to power Siri
LLM Siri — Apple's new project — continues, but delays have prompted discussions with OpenAI and Anthropic for a possible upgrade.
July 1, 2025
AI rock band's Spotify rise fuels calls for transparency
AI rock band's Spotify rise fuels calls for transparency
Spotify's silence on AI song labelling frustrates listeners and artists alike.
July 1, 2025
Grok gets a boost: xAI secures $10 billion for AI expansion
Grok gets a boost: xAI secures $10 billion for AI expansion
Morgan Stanley-backed deal signals strong investor faith in xAI's long-term mission.
July 1, 2025
Europol backs Spain in dismantling crypto crime ring
Europol backs Spain in dismantling crypto crime ring
The criminal gang allegedly laundered €460 million through a network of fake companies and digital wallets.
July 1, 2025
Kazakhstan to create crypto reserve backed by mining and seized funds
Kazakhstan to create crypto reserve backed by mining and seized funds
National Bank officials say the crypto reserve will prioritise transparency, institutional soundness, and sustainability, following global sovereign fund standards.
July 1, 2025
Text-to-image and beyond: Alibaba launches Qwen VLo AI model
Text-to-image and beyond: Alibaba launches Qwen VLo AI model
Qwen VLo improves upon earlier versions by addressing semantic inconsistencies in object recognition.
July 1, 2025
Youth unrest set to drive Bitcoin's rise
Youth unrest set to drive Bitcoin's rise
Growing frustration among young people with capitalism is expected to drive Bitcoin adoption and increase its price, says analyst Jordi Visser.
July 1, 2025
Nobitex restores wallet access after major hack
Nobitex restores wallet access after major hack
Users must avoid deposits to old wallet addresses to prevent permanent fund loss after Nobitex’s system migration.
July 1, 2025
Take an AI Break and Let the Agent Heal the Network
Take an AI Break and Let the Agent Heal the Network
"The shift for developers is more radical than we think." — Jeetu Patel, President and CPO, Cisco AI is running full throttle, leaving a wake of radical
July 1, 2025
Scaling AI in the Enterprise
Scaling AI in the Enterprise
Cisco and NVIDIA are delivering a high-performance, secure AI infrastructure to scale beyond the limits of traditional data center infrastructure. Learn more.
July 1, 2025
How Cisco Foundation and Social Impact Investments are driving impact at scale
How Cisco Foundation and Social Impact Investments are driving impact at scale
Today, the Cisco Foundation and our corporate Social Impact Investments together leverage our people, technology, and funding to promote a healthy planet and increase the wellbeing of people and communities everywhere Discover how the Cisco Foundation and Social Impact Investments invest in non-profits and organizations around the world.
July 1, 2025