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• UNESCO is promoting the ethical design, development, and use of artificial intelligence through a set of global recommendations. • The initiative aims to ensure that AI advancements are managed responsibly to prevent harm while maximizing societal benefits.

• Marketing Gabriel has launched a new portfolio of Artificial Intelligence (AI) services and consulting specifically designed for companies operating in Portugal. • The offering includes strategic AI consulting for digital maturity assessments, the development of intelligent automation systems to reduce operational costs, and the creation of AI-driven workflows.

• Noor Sweid, Founder and Managing Partner of Global Ventures, shares insights on the challenges of scaling businesses based on her experience taking her family business public in 2008. • Sweid highlights a landmark event from that period: the first company from the MENA region to ever list on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

• A Cornell University study revealed that a mere 13-word Reddit comment can be used to hijack and poison AI search results. • The U.S. government has taken the action of pulling Anthropic's most advanced AI models offline.

• Communications service providers (CSPs) are being urged to fundamentally reinvent their IT infrastructure to remain competitive in the AI era. • The report argues that incremental changes are no longer sufficient due to intensifying competitive pressures, cost constraints, and geopolitical complexities.

• Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) report that the integration of AI is increasing the complexity and difficulty of managing cybersecurity. • Despite these stressors, demand for cybersecurity expertise remains high, as companies continue to seek professional guidance to manage inherent risks.

• Thousands of CIOs and senior IT leaders gathered at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas from June 9 to 11 for the Info-Tech LIVE 2026 conference. • The event focused on the practical execution of agentic AI and its role in driving enterprise value across various organizational sectors.

• Nvidia launched its first bond issuance in five years, aiming to raise $20 billion to fund the development of advanced AI processors. • Investor demand far exceeded expectations, reaching $85 billion and significantly surpassing the company's initial fundraising goal.

• France is implementing a strategic plan to advance its local AI capabilities by launching new AI factories and expanding national compute capacity. • The initiative focuses on developing open frontier models, industrial platforms, and AI agents tailored to European requirements, local languages, and cultural contexts.

• Nvidia (NVDA) stock rose 1.1% following strong Q1 earnings that beat expectations with $81.62 billion in revenue and the announcement of an $80 billion buyback. • The company is expanding its European AI footprint through a partnership with French startup Mistral, which recently secured $830 million in debt financing.

• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the mutual interest between the EU and US in ensuring Europe has access to the best AI models while maintaining safety and responsibility. • The discussion occurred during a recent meeting with G7 leaders and tech companies to coordinate the deployment of artificial intelligence technologies.