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šŸ”„Trump’s AI War Plan Targets China

PLUS: Meta reveals ā€˜Hyperion’ AI data center

Today’s Highlights:

  • Trump targets China with AI roadmap

  • Mattel partners with OpenAI to launch AI-powered toys

  • Microsoft unveils Copilot Vision Desktop Share

  • Hugging Face launches $299 desktop robot

  • Meta reveals ā€˜Hyperion’ AI data center

  • Mistral debuts new model, Voxtral

  • Otter AI now streamlines your meetings

  • AI tool of the day

  • Latest AI and tech news

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DONALD TRUMPH

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The Trump administration unveiled its AI Action Plan, focusing on global tech leadership while blocking adversaries from accessing U.S. AI capabilities. But the roadmap is still light on specifics.

The Details:

  • The plan pushes for global alliances to maintain U.S. dominance in AI infrastructure and chip design

  • Recommends new chip export restrictions, including location tracking and subsystem enforcement

  • Urges coordination with allies to adopt U.S. controls and avoid ā€œbackfillingā€ AI tech gaps

  • Recent policy shifts contradict these goals, like allowing Nvidia and AMD to sell to China

  • Executive orders expected on July 23 may clarify how enforcement will actually work

Why it matters:

Trump’s plan signals an aggressive stance on protecting U.S. AI dominance, but the lack of clarity and shifting positions risk undercutting its goals. Allies may hesitate to align without clearer leadership, leaving gaps in global tech enforcement.

OPENAI

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Barbie-maker Mattel is teaming up with OpenAI to bring artificial intelligence into toys and games, with its first AI-powered product expected to debut later this year.

The Details:

  • Mattel plans to create age-appropriate AI play experiences focused on innovation, privacy, and safety.

  • The partnership comes as toy makers face weak demand and consumer caution amid shifting U.S. trade policy.

  • OpenAI’s tools, including ChatGPT Enterprise, will also be used internally to boost creativity and streamline Mattel’s product development.

  • Brad Lightcap, OpenAI’s COO, said the collaboration offers Mattel access to cutting-edge AI tools for large-scale transformation.

  • As toy sales soften, Mattel has leaned on media content like Barbie and Hot Wheels films, TV shows, and mobile games to drive growth.ools, AI style tweaks, and a growing library of fonts, transitions, and music.

Why it matters:

This move marks a new frontier for AI in consumer products, blending machine learning with interactive play. As Mattel looks to stay relevant in a shifting market, AI-powered toys could redefine how kids engage with iconic brands like Barbie and Hot Wheels while also giving the company a tech-driven edge.

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AI & TECH NEWS

Mistral just released Voxtral, two open-source speech models that beat Whisper, GPT‑4o mini, and Gemini Flash in accuracy, while costing less than half as much. With a price of just $0.001 per minute, real-time multilingual voice interfaces are now edge-device ready.

Meta is building a colossal 5-gigawatt data center in Louisiana, dubbed Hyperion, to power its superintelligence ambitions. Alongside Prometheus (launching 2026), these hubs form a global AI supercluster using Meta’s own chips and networks. Expect hundreds of billions in AI spend ahead.

SuperGrok users can now chat in real-time with voice-activated 3D avatars like Ani (anime) and Bad Rudi (red panda). These AI companions evolve through gamified relationships, unlocking NSFW modes. But the move stirs debate as safety concerns around Grok still linger.

Meet Reachy Mini — an 11-inch programmable humanoid robot designed for your desk. Built after acquiring Pollen Robotics, it integrates with Hugging Face’s model hub and supports Python. With open-source hardware and software, it aims to spark a wave of low-cost, developer-led robotics innovation..

Donald Trump plans to announce a $70 billion push into AI and energy near Pittsburgh. The funds will go toward data centers, power grid upgrades, and AI job training. If approved, it could reshape both energy and tech, and jumpstart U.S. AI infrastructure.

AI TUTORIAL

Otter is an AI-powered service that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings in real-time, enabling users to focus on discussions without manual note-taking. It integrates with platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, offering features such as automated summaries and action items.

Steps to follow:

  1. Visit Otter.ai and sign up for an account.

  2. Connect your Google or Microsoft calendar for automatic meeting integratio

  3. Download the app or browser extension for easy access.

  4. Start recording directly or let Otter auto-join scheduled meetings.

  5. Review, edit, and share transcripts from the ā€œMy Conversationsā€ section.

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