EY Chief Sees AI-Driven Workforce Growth
EY CEO Janet Truncale said at the 2025 Milken Institute Global Conference that artificial intelligence will not cut EY’s 400,000-person staff. Rather, she expects increases in production to allow the company to maybe double in size without lowering staff count. Emphasizing the need of growing soft skills together with artificial intelligence integration, EY has introduced its EY.ai Agentic Platform using 150 AI agents to help 80,000 tax professionals with duties including data collecting and compliance.
Microsoft Introduces Cheap AI Laptops Using Qualcomm Processors
Powered by Qualcomm processors, Microsoft has launched a new series of more affordable AI laptops. These devices integrate sophisticated artificial intelligence features into daily computing, therefore aiming to make AI technology more accessible to a wider spectrum of consumers.
IMF Forecasts Despite Emissions Concerns AI to Increase World GDP
Roughly 0.5% per year between 2025 and 2030, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts artificial intelligence will increase world GDP. Expected economic benefits from artificial intelligence will exceed the expenses related higher carbon emissions from energy-intensive data centers.
IBM Increases U.S. Investment and AI Capabilities
IBM chief Arvind Krishna revealed fresh projects to strengthen the company’s standing in the artificial intelligence field. Krishna underlined integrating third-party AI agents from platforms including Salesforce, Workday, and Adobe ahead of IBM’s yearly Think conference, while also allowing users to create their own agents using IBM’s Granite AI models and models from Meta and Mistral. Focusing on manufacturing mainframes, quantum computers, and artificial intelligence technologies, IBM has already guaranteed a $6 billion business in generative AI and intends to spend $150 billion in the U.S. over the next five years.
OpenAI Cancels Plans to Convert for Profit
OpenAI has chosen to stay under its original nonprofit board structure rather than carry out its controversial proposal to become a for-profit organization. This choice, shaped by talks with civic leaders and California and Delaware government officials, is a major change that might impact next fundraising. OpenAI will still be able to access major investments—including $30 billion from SoftBank—notwithstanding worries from some investors linked to a possible reorganization.
Microsoft Emphasizes Agentic AI at GISEC 2025
Microsoft underlined its developments in autonomous AI agents at the GISEC 2025 conference, stressing their part in transforming cybersecurity by means of automated threat detection, triage, and response. These advances highlight Microsoft’s dedication to improving digital security by means of smart automation.
DARPA Holds Human-AI Alignment Workshop
At the IEEE Conference on Artificial Intelligence, DARPA is holding a seminar called “Human Alignment in AI Decision-Making Systems: An Inter-disciplinary Approach towards Trustworthy AI”. The session emphasizes encouraging conversations on matching AI systems with human values and decision-making procedures.
Melbourne Considers Public Safety Using AI and Facial Recognition
To improve public safety and monitor known offenders, the City of Melbourne is examining its CCTV policies to include sophisticated video analytics technologies such as artificial intelligence, facial recognition, and gait recognition. The improved system intends to broaden surveillance capacity to cover illegal waste dumping, property damage, and public nuisance monitoring. The council will evaluate new technologies’ compatibility with the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act; a thorough report is due by July.
xAI Teams with TWG Global and Palantir for Financial AI
To meet the rising need for artificial intelligence in the financial services sector, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI has teamed with Palantir Technologies and investment company TWG Global. The partnership intends to use artificial intelligence technologies to improve insurance and financial services sectors.
Plotly Unveils AI-Powered Platform for Data Application Development
Plotly has presented its AI-driven system meant for interactive data application creation. The platform intends to simplify the development of data-driven applications by providing simple tools for developers to use artificial intelligence features efficiently.
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External Resources
IBM’s $150 Billion AI Investment
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna announces a monumental $150B investment in AI and quantum computing to bolster U.S. technological infrastructure. IBM Newsroom
OpenAI’s Governance Reversal
Facing criticism, OpenAI decides to maintain its nonprofit oversight, abandoning plans to become a for-profit entity. WSJ
Microsoft’s Affordable AI Laptops
Microsoft unveils new AI-powered laptops equipped with Qualcomm chips, aiming to make AI accessible to a broader audience. Reuters
xAI, Palantir, and TWG Global’s Financial Sector Collaboration
Elon Musk’s xAI partners with Palantir and TWG Global to revolutionize AI applications in the financial services industry. Reuters
EY’s Stance on AI and Employment
EY CEO Janet Truncale asserts that AI will not lead to job cuts but will enhance productivity across the firm’s workforce. Barron’s
Melbourne’s AI Surveillance Initiative
The City of Melbourne considers integrating AI and facial recognition into its CCTV systems to enhance public safety. Reuters
IMF’s AI Economic Impact Report
The IMF projects that AI will boost global GDP by approximately 0.5% annually between 2025 and 2030, outweighing associated emissions costs.
Microsoft’s Agentic AI at GISEC 2025
At GISEC 2025, Microsoft showcases its advancements in autonomous AI agents, emphasizing their role in revolutionizing cybersecurity.
Plotly’s AI-Powered Data Application Platform
Plotly introduces its AI-powered platform designed to streamline the creation of interactive data applications.
DARPA’s Human-AI Alignment Workshop
DARPA hosts a workshop focusing on aligning AI decision-making systems with human values to ensure trustworthy AI development.
