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• [New] Israel will continue to seek the distribution of any humanitarian aid through facilities that it will provide itself, not allowing the operation of structures that are not fully under Israel's control. All About Shipping
• [New] Expect sharper regulatory scrutiny as the EU AI Act deadlines approach, more M&A as incumbents buy specialized talent, and fresh debates over human oversight after Wikipedia's pushback. DEV Community
• [New] McKinsey research sized the long-term AI opportunity at $4.4 trillion in added productivity growth potential from corporate use cases, with the underlying assumption that automation would elevate human workers to more valuable roles. Knowledge@Wharton
• [New] The adoption of humanoid robots could lead to a significant boost in productivity, potentially unlocking $250 billion in untapped GDP. Benzinga
• [New] In 2025, businesses will increasingly deploy AI agents to streamline operations, reducing human intervention. CMR Blog
• [New] Humanoid robots are increasingly being used for surveillance and security purposes, capable of detecting threats, managing unauthorized access, and even interacting in real time with humans. Financial Afrik
• [New] Amazon's humanoid delivery robots represent a significant evolution in last-mile automation that could reshape how packages reach consumers while demonstrating the potential for AI-powered robotics to handle complex real-world tasks previously requiring human expertise. Trax Group
• [New] Humanoid robots that reduce per-delivery costs while maintaining service quality could create competitive advantages for Amazon while forcing industry-wide adoption of similar technologies. Trax Group
• [New] Amazon envisions human drivers transporting robots in electric Rivian delivery vans, with robots springing out at each stop to complete final delivery tasks. Trax Group
• [New] AI systems can flag potential risks or violations, helping businesses comply with US legislation such as the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, Dodd-Frank conflict minerals regulations, and federal human trafficking laws. Cflow
• [New] AI-Driven Autonomy: Advances in AI will enable fully autonomous systems capable of adapting to novel threats without human intervention, though ethical considerations will remain paramount. Aviation and Defense Market Reports - Aviation and Defe
• [New] The IAEA develops and promotes nuclear safety standards for facilities and activities involving nuclear materials, aiming to minimize risks to human health and the environment. IASbaba
• [New] By 2028 24% of revenues in music and 21% in audiovisual sectors are at risk of loss for human creators due to AI's substitutional impact, amounting to a cumulative loss of €22 billion over five years. TheNigeriaLawyer
• [New] Experiences like Swedish 'buy-now-pay-later' company Klarna highlight the risks of over-reliance on AI, especially where human interaction is critical. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• [New] The integration of voice and visual AI technologies is expected to have a significant impact on customer experience, with 70% of customer interactions expected to be handled by generative AI without human intervention by 2025. SuperAGI
• [New] As AI agents begin to act on behalf of users in digital markets, verifiable human identity will become critical infrastructure for the $300 trillion RWA economy. IOST
• [New] Improved accuracy: Vector-aware AI agents can analyze large datasets with high accuracy, reducing the risk of human error and providing more reliable insights. SuperAGI
• [New] By 2029, agentic AI is predicted to autonomously resolve 80% of common customer service issues without human intervention, leading to a 30% reduction in operational costs. SuperAGI
• [New] The Iranian authorities must release all human rights defenders and others arbitrarily detained and should relocate other prisoners away from locations at risk of being attacked by Israel. Amnesty International Australia
• [New] Designed to function in spaces typically occupied by humans, humanoid robots will be able to sense and interact with the world around them. ETF Database
• [New] Current employees have been put on notice that Amazon will continue to use AI at every turn to displace human workers. Technocracy News

Last updated: 29 June 2025