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PlanetiQ Joins NOAA's $8B SBEM Program for Advanced Satellite Data Services
PlanetiQ joins NOAA's SBEM program to provide data for atmospheric and ionospheric monitoring, using its satellite constellation. The contract, part of NOAA’s Commercial Data Program, runs for ten years and involves 14 partners, aiming to enhance weather forecasting capabilities.

University of Michigan Launches Global Histotripsy Center to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment
The University of Michigan launched the Histotripsy Center to advance noninvasive cancer treatment through targeted ultrasound technology. The center aims to enhance patient care, boost research, and expand access, supporting up to 100 projects annually and fostering global collaboration.
The Japan Cambodia Association plans to invest in Cambodia's golden silk and tilapia sectors, marking a significant boost in bilateral economic ties. A new MoU aims to foster Japanese SME participation, while training initiatives and workshops will promote Cambodia's Investment Law and economic opportunities.
Oracle's cloud infrastructure revenue surged 121% to $7.4 billion in fiscal Q1, driven by strong AI demand and data-center expansion. The company secured over $30 billion in new AI contracts, boosting future obligations and highlighting sustained growth in AI infrastructure. Adjusted operating income topped guidance, though gross margins dipped amid heightened data-center investments.
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A new automated deep learning MRI pipeline effectively detects sacroiliac joint lesions in axial spondyloarthritis, matching expert accuracy for key structural lesions. The study, led by Amir Jamaludin and funded by Novartis, highlights its potential for standardizing imaging outcomes, though it notes limitations like binary lesion assessment and reliance on sponsor data.
Google's Gemini Enterprise emerges as a comprehensive AI platform catering to enterprise needs, integrating chat, search, and agent design with existing workplace systems. The platform offers governance, financial controls, and industry-specific tools, earning Google a Leader position in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Enterprise AI Assistants.
Douyin is piloting an AI Workshop, embedding interactive AI cards in its feed for seamless user access, alongside creator incentives to boost AI app distribution. This move aligns with industry trends where platforms like Tencent and Bilibili integrate AI tools into content ecosystems, aiming to redefine app discovery and usage beyond traditional methods.
A groundbreaking study reveals the oldest evidence of habitual betel nut use by humans in Sulawesi, Indonesia, dating back 25,000-16,000 years. This discovery challenges previous assumptions about the origins of psychoactive substance use, suggesting it predates agriculture and extends humanity's interaction with plant-based drugs significantly further back in history.
Vicor is boosting its U.S. production capacity with two new ChiP fabrication sites in New Hampshire to meet the surging demand from AI applications. This expansion aims to enhance domestic supply resilience and offer scalable power solutions for OEMs and hyperscalers, reducing dependency on external suppliers.
Autonomous AI agents have swiftly moved from initial access to domain admin, enabling cyber attacks to scale with minimal human input. Industry advisories stress urgent remediation of PaperCut NG/MF vulnerabilities, emphasizing traditional security practices and the need for automated monitoring to counter AI-driven threats.
JOYX and Hitch Interactive join forces to expedite the deployment of embodied AI with a data pipeline and robotics platform partnership. This collaboration aims to provide complete AI systems for commercial applications by leveraging real-world data and open-source robotics interfaces.
Recent critical CVEs highlight AI inference infrastructure as a major attack surface, overshadowing middleware and runtimes. Key vulnerabilities in systems like SGLang and IBM Langflow expose insecure defaults and authentication gaps, emphasizing the need for robust security measures in AI deployments.
Tata Steel is enhancing its AI-driven safety protocols with over 10,000 CCTV cameras to proactively prevent workplace accidents. This initiative is part of a broader strategy focusing on real-time safety interventions and a commitment to Net Zero by 2045, leveraging advanced technologies to support environmental and safety goals.













