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Tesla’s Grok AI Faces Backlash and the Future of Self-Growing Robots

Tesla's rollout of the Grok AI chatbot in vehicles hits a snag with a code glitch, sparking public outrage and calls for stricter AI regulations. Meanwhile, researchers unveil robots that can self-grow and self-repair, and advancements in solid-state battery technology promise faster charging and longer lifespan. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.teslaoracle.com/2025/07/16/tesla-update-2025-26-rollout-begins-grok-demos-and-version-info-more/ [https://www.teslaoracle.com/2025/07/16/tesla-update-2025-26-rollout-begins-grok-demos-and-version-info-more/] https://www.teslaoracle.com/2025/07/14/grok-comes-to-teslas-in-the-2025-26-software-update-pre-launch-highlights-release-notes/ [https://www.teslaoracle.com/2025/07/14/grok-comes-to-teslas-in-the-2025-26-software-update-pre-launch-highlights-release-notes/] https://www.eweek.com/news/tesla-grok-ai-chatbot/ [https://www.eweek.com/news/tesla-grok-ai-chatbot/] https://www.teslarati.com/elon-musk-confirms-tesla-already-rolling-out-new-feature-in-car-grok/ [https://www.teslarati.com/elon-musk-confirms-tesla-already-rolling-out-new-feature-in-car-grok/] https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/2932/first-look-at-teslas-202526-update-photos-videos [https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/2932/first-look-at-teslas-202526-update-photos-videos] https://www.teslaoracle.com/2025/07/16/tesla-update-2025-26-rollout-begins-grok-demos-and-version-info-more/ [https://www.teslaoracle.com/2025/07/16/tesla-update-2025-26-rollout-begins-grok-demos-and-version-info-more/] https://www.analyticsinsight.net/news/elon-musks-grok-ai-sparks-outrage-after-antisemitic-glitch-shakes-trust-in-xai [https://www.analyticsinsight.net/news/elon-musks-grok-ai-sparks-outrage-after-antisemitic-glitch-shakes-trust-in-xai] https://www.teslaoracle.com/2025/07/14/grok-comes-to-teslas-in-the-2025-26-software-update-pre-launch-highlights-release-notes/ [https://www.teslaoracle.com/2025/07/14/grok-comes-to-teslas-in-the-2025-26-software-update-pre-launch-highlights-release-notes/] https://www.bitget.com/price/sora-grok/news [https://www.bitget.com/price/sora-grok/news] https://www.eweek.com/news/tesla-grok-ai-chatbot/ [https://www.eweek.com/news/tesla-grok-ai-chatbot/]

Tech Layoffs Surge, Taiwan’s Bold Move Against China, and Nokia’s 5G Leap

In today's episode, we delve into Blue Origin's major workforce reduction amid a wave of tech layoffs, explore Taiwan's strategic blacklisting of Huawei and SMIC, and discuss Nokia and Elisa's ambitious 5G network modernization in Northern Europe. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/16/tech-layoffs-2025-list/ [https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/16/tech-layoffs-2025-list/] https://www.wftv.com/news/blue-origin-announces-layoffs-following-new-glenn-launch/74914886-effd-42c3-a3b8-d330f5ec0e28/ [https://www.wftv.com/news/blue-origin-announces-layoffs-following-new-glenn-launch/74914886-effd-42c3-a3b8-d330f5ec0e28/] https://intellizence.com/insights/layoff-downsizing/leading-companies-announcing-layoffs-and-hiring-freezes/ [https://intellizence.com/insights/layoff-downsizing/leading-companies-announcing-layoffs-and-hiring-freezes/] https://floridamedianow.com/2025/06/nasa-budgety-cuts-target-workforce/ [https://floridamedianow.com/2025/06/nasa-budgety-cuts-target-workforce/] https://westislandblog.com/technology/the-hidden-crisis-tech-layoffs-surge-in-2025-amidst-mysterious-market-shifts-and-ai-advances/ [https://westislandblog.com/technology/the-hidden-crisis-tech-layoffs-surge-in-2025-amidst-mysterious-market-shifts-and-ai-advances/] https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/16/tech-layoffs-2025-list/ [https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/16/tech-layoffs-2025-list/] https://www.illinoisworknet.com/warnlayoffsearch [https://www.illinoisworknet.com/warnlayoffsearch] https://www.newschannel5.com/news/manchester-conference-center-to-lay-off-27-employees-in-july [https://www.newschannel5.com/news/manchester-conference-center-to-lay-off-27-employees-in-july] https://www.aol.com/12-big-layoffs-know-165913611.html [https://www.aol.com/12-big-layoffs-know-165913611.html] https://www.biospace.com/business/recursion-downsizes-by-20-to-boost-cash-position [https://www.biospace.com/business/recursion-downsizes-by-20-to-boost-cash-position] https://techwireasia.com/2025/06/semiconductor-export-controls-taiwan-huawei-smic/ [https://techwireasia.com/2025/06/semiconductor-export-controls-taiwan-huawei-smic/] https://www.asiafinancial.com/taiwan-blacklists-chinese-chipmakers-huawei-smic [https://www.asiafinancial.com/taiwan-blacklists-chinese-chipmakers-huawei-smic] https://evertiq.com/news/2025-06-16-taiwan-adds-chinas-huawei-and-smic-to-export-control-list [https://evertiq.com/news/2025-06-16-taiwan-adds-chinas-huawei-and-smic-to-export-control-list] https://www.philstar.com/business/2025/06/16/2450974/taiwan-adds-chinas-huawei-smic-export-blacklist [https://www.philstar.com/business/2025/06/16/2450974/taiwan-adds-chinas-huawei-smic-export-blacklist] https://www.ainvest.com/news/taiwan-blacklists-huawei-smic-national-security-concerns-2506/ [https://www.ainvest.com/news/taiwan-blacklists-huawei-smic-national-security-concerns-2506/] https://www.rcrwireless.com/20250613/5g/nokia-elisa-5g [https://www.rcrwireless.com/20250613/5g/nokia-elisa-5g] https://www.capacitymedia.com/article-nokia-and-elisa-expand-partnership-for-5g-rollout [https://www.capacitymedia.com/article-nokia-and-elisa-expand-partnership-for-5g-rollout] https://www.nokia.com/about-us/news/releases/2025/06/12/nokia-and-elisa-modernize-network-for-advanced-5g-era/ [https://www.nokia.com/about-us/news/releases/2025/06/12/nokia-and-elisa-modernize-network-for-advanced-5g-era/] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/06/12/3098403/0/en/Nokia-expands-IP-routing-portfolio-to-utilities-with-new-platforms-to-boost-smart-grid-modernization.html [https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/06/12/3098403/0/en/Nokia-expands-IP-routing-portfolio-to-utilities-with-new-platforms-to-boost-smart-grid-modernization.html] https://www.samenacouncil.org/samena_daily_news?news=106038 [https://www.samenacouncil.org/samena_daily_news?news=106038]

Taiwan’s Tech Export Crackdown, Google Cloud’s Major Outage, and Europe’s AI Cloud Leap

In today's episode, we delve into Taiwan's new export controls targeting Chinese tech giants Huawei and SMIC, a move that could reshape global semiconductor dynamics. We also cover the recent Google Cloud outage that disrupted over 50 services worldwide, highlighting vulnerabilities in our digital infrastructure. Lastly, we explore the ambitious partnership between Deutsche Telekom and NVIDIA to launch Europe's first industrial AI cloud platform, aiming to transform the continent's manufacturing sector. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://techwireasia.com/2025/06/semiconductor-export-controls-taiwan-huawei-smic/ [https://techwireasia.com/2025/06/semiconductor-export-controls-taiwan-huawei-smic/] https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202506160011 [https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202506160011] https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/15/taiwan-places-export-controls-on-huawei-and-smic/ [https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/15/taiwan-places-export-controls-on-huawei-and-smic/] https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/taiwan-adds-chinas-huawei-smic-export-control-list-122862724 [https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/taiwan-adds-chinas-huawei-smic-export-control-list-122862724] https://www.ookla.com/articles/google-cloud-outage-june-2025 [https://www.ookla.com/articles/google-cloud-outage-june-2025] https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/google-cloud-down-jun-12-outage [https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/google-cloud-down-jun-12-outage] https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/12/google_cloudflare_outage/ [https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/12/google_cloudflare_outage/] https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/12/google-cloud-outage-brings-down-a-lot-of-the-internet/ [https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/12/google-cloud-outage-brings-down-a-lot-of-the-internet/] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/google-cloud-and-cloudflare-hit-by-widespread-service-outages/ [https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/google-cloud-and-cloudflare-hit-by-widespread-service-outages/] https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/nvidia-deutsche-telekom-germany-sovereign-ai/ [https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/nvidia-deutsche-telekom-germany-sovereign-ai/] https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/germany-ai-factories/ [https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/germany-ai-factories/] https://opentools.ai/news/deutsche-telekom-and-nvidia-join-forces-to-revolutionize-ai-cloud-in-germany [https://opentools.ai/news/deutsche-telekom-and-nvidia-join-forces-to-revolutionize-ai-cloud-in-germany] https://economictimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/deutsche-telekom-nvidia-to-build-ai-cloud-for-industry-in-germany/articleshow/121825935.cms [https://economictimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/deutsche-telekom-nvidia-to-build-ai-cloud-for-industry-in-germany/articleshow/121825935.cms] https://www.telecoms.com/ai/nvidia-and-deutsche-telekom-to-build-industrial-ai-cloud-for-europe [https://www.telecoms.com/ai/nvidia-and-deutsche-telekom-to-build-industrial-ai-cloud-for-europe]

Amazon’s Humanoid Robots, Verizon’s Edge Tech, and Apple’s AI Innovations

Explore Amazon's testing of humanoid delivery robots designed to navigate complex environments, Verizon's launch of a cutting-edge Vehicle-to-Everything communication platform, and Apple's AI-powered updates from WWDC 2025. Discover how these advancements could reshape industries and enhance user experiences. Sources: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/amazons-building-humanoid-robots-to-speed-deliveries-to-you/ [https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/amazons-building-humanoid-robots-to-speed-deliveries-to-you/] https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/41906-amazon-looks-to-test-humanoid-delivery-robots [https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/41906-amazon-looks-to-test-humanoid-delivery-robots] https://electrek.co/2025/06/04/amazon-test-humanoid-robots-package-delivery-rivian-electric-vans/ [https://electrek.co/2025/06/04/amazon-test-humanoid-robots-package-delivery-rivian-electric-vans/] https://www.theinformation.com/articles/amazon-prepares-test-humanoid-robots-delivering-packages [https://www.theinformation.com/articles/amazon-prepares-test-humanoid-robots-delivering-packages] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJNPwsZ8Unk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJNPwsZ8Unk] https://www.repairerdrivennews.com/2025/06/06/vw-rutgers-and-multiple-state-agencies-partner-with-verizons-vehicle-to-everything-platform/ [https://www.repairerdrivennews.com/2025/06/06/vw-rutgers-and-multiple-state-agencies-partner-with-verizons-vehicle-to-everything-platform/] https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366625378/Verizon-Business-opens-availability-for-V2X-connected-driving-platform [https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366625378/Verizon-Business-opens-availability-for-V2X-connected-driving-platform] https://www.iotworldtoday.com/connectivity/verizon-launches-new-vehicle-to-everything-connected-driving-platform [https://www.iotworldtoday.com/connectivity/verizon-launches-new-vehicle-to-everything-connected-driving-platform] https://www.mobileworldlive.com/verizon/verizon-launches-v2x-service-with-multiple-customers/ [https://www.mobileworldlive.com/verizon/verizon-launches-v2x-service-with-multiple-customers/] https://btw.media/news/verizon-business-debuts-edge-transportation-exchange/ [https://btw.media/news/verizon-business-debuts-edge-transportation-exchange/] https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/everything-announced-at-apple-wwdc-2025-new-ios-ipados-macos-visionos-tvos-watchos-updates/ [https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/everything-announced-at-apple-wwdc-2025-new-ios-ipados-macos-visionos-tvos-watchos-updates/] https://www.zdnet.com/article/shortcuts-is-the-best-apple-app-youre-not-using-and-ios-26-makes-it-even-more-powerful/ [https://www.zdnet.com/article/shortcuts-is-the-best-apple-app-youre-not-using-and-ios-26-makes-it-even-more-powerful/] https://techcrunch.com/snippet/3017023/apple-introduces-an-ai-powered-shortcuts-app/ [https://techcrunch.com/snippet/3017023/apple-introduces-an-ai-powered-shortcuts-app/] https://www.engadget.com/ai/apple-intelligence-at-wwdc-everything-apple-announced-for-ios-macos-and-more-171133202.html [https://www.engadget.com/ai/apple-intelligence-at-wwdc-everything-apple-announced-for-ios-macos-and-more-171133202.html] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-elevates-the-iphone-experience-with-ios-26/ [https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-elevates-the-iphone-experience-with-ios-26/] https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/wwdc-2025-live-updates-from-apples-keynote-including-new-ios-ipados-apple-intelligence-and-more-141640595.html [https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/wwdc-2025-live-updates-from-apples-keynote-including-new-ios-ipados-apple-intelligence-and-more-141640595.html] https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/everything-announced-at-apple-wwdc-2025-new-ios-ipados-macos-visionos-tvos-watchos-updates/ [https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/everything-announced-at-apple-wwdc-2025-new-ios-ipados-macos-visionos-tvos-watchos-updates/] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-intelligence-gets-even-more-powerful-with-new-capabilities-across-apple-devices/ [https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-intelligence-gets-even-more-powerful-with-new-capabilities-across-apple-devices/] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PQ_pQI6be8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PQ_pQI6be8] https://www.macrumors.com/guide/wwdc-2025-what-to-expect/ [https://www.macrumors.com/guide/wwdc-2025-what-to-expect/]

Verizon’s V2X Leap, Deutsche Telekom’s Satellite Ambitions, and Meta’s Smart Glasses Revolution

Explore Verizon's groundbreaking Edge Transportation Exchange platform, set to transform vehicle communication and road safety. Discover Deutsche Telekom's pivotal role in the EU's IRIS2 satellite project, aiming to enhance Europe's digital sovereignty. Plus, delve into Meta's experimental Aria Gen 2 smart glasses, pushing the boundaries of wearable A.I. and augmented reality. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-business-launches-connected-driving-platform [https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-business-launches-connected-driving-platform] https://www.phonearena.com/news/verizon-v2x-connected-driving-platform_id171111 [https://www.phonearena.com/news/verizon-v2x-connected-driving-platform_id171111] https://www.mobileworldlive.com/verizon/verizon-launches-v2x-service-with-multiple-customers/ [https://www.mobileworldlive.com/verizon/verizon-launches-v2x-service-with-multiple-customers/] https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366625378/Verizon-Business-opens-availability-for-V2X-connected-driving-platform [https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366625378/Verizon-Business-opens-availability-for-V2X-connected-driving-platform] https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/verizon-iot-transport [https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/verizon-iot-transport] https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/42358-eu-secure-satellite-network-iris-gets-backing-from-deutsche-telekom [https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/42358-eu-secure-satellite-network-iris-gets-backing-from-deutsche-telekom] https://www.telecoms.com/satellite/deutsche-telekom-jumps-in-on-iris2-satellite-project [https://www.telecoms.com/satellite/deutsche-telekom-jumps-in-on-iris2-satellite-project] https://www.telcotitans.com/deutsche-telekomwatch/deutsche-telekom-to-handle-the-land-infra-for-eus-iris2-satellite-system/9326.article [https://www.telcotitans.com/deutsche-telekomwatch/deutsche-telekom-to-handle-the-land-infra-for-eus-iris2-satellite-system/9326.article] https://www.telecomtv.com/content/access-evolution/what-s-up-with-deutsche-telekom-ses-intelsat-orange-ciena-53164/ [https://www.telecomtv.com/content/access-evolution/what-s-up-with-deutsche-telekom-ses-intelsat-orange-ciena-53164/] https://www.advanced-television.com/page/8030/ [https://www.advanced-television.com/page/8030/] https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/meta-ais-experimental-new-smart-glasses-can-see-everything-you-do-and-even-tell-how-you-feel-about-it [https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/meta-ais-experimental-new-smart-glasses-can-see-everything-you-do-and-even-tell-how-you-feel-about-it] https://www.techtimes.com/articles/310631/20250605/metas-aria-gen-2-smart-glasses-are-next-level-full-eye-tracking-system-can-apple-catch.htm [https://www.techtimes.com/articles/310631/20250605/metas-aria-gen-2-smart-glasses-are-next-level-full-eye-tracking-system-can-apple-catch.htm] https://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/meta-ai-s-experimental-smart-glasses-advanced-sensors-let-them-see-hear-and-even-sense-how-you-feel-about-your-surrou-101749200289611.html [https://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/meta-ai-s-experimental-smart-glasses-advanced-sensors-let-them-see-hear-and-even-sense-how-you-feel-about-your-surrou-101749200289611.html] https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/04/meta-aria-gen-2-apple-glasses/ [https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/04/meta-aria-gen-2-apple-glasses/] https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/metas-smart-glasses-ambitions-just-got-supercharged-by-the-us-government [https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/metas-smart-glasses-ambitions-just-got-supercharged-by-the-us-government]