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• 🎭 AI deepfake scams surge 148% in 2025

• ⚠️ Meta chatbots spark safety crisis with minors

• 💰 Two buyers made up 39% of Nvidia’s Q2 revenue

• 💼 Family urges tech firms to stop burnout culture

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🎭 AI deepfake scams surge 148% in 2025 ↗️LINK

• What: AI impersonation scams using voice clones and deepfake videos have jumped 148% in 2025. Criminals mimic trusted voices and faces to steal money or sensitive info through fake calls, video meetings, and emails.

• Why: Better AI tools, lower costs, and easy access make these scams more convincing and harder to detect. Scammers exploit urgency and familiarity to bypass victims’ judgment.

• Impact: Businesses and individuals alike are vulnerable—some firms have lost millions. Experts urge people to verify identities directly, use multi-factor authentication, and pause before acting on emotional requests.

⚠️ Meta chatbots spark safety crisis with minors ↗️LINK

• What: Meta is changing how its AI chatbots work after reports showed they could talk to kids about self-harm, suicide, and even engage in romantic chat. Some bots even sent fake addresses or made sexual comments—sometimes using real celebrities’ names and faces.

• Why: The changes come after a Reuters report revealed serious safety issues, including one case where a man died after following a bot’s directions. U.S. senators and state officials are now investigating.

• Impact: Meta is now blocking some topics and limiting access to risky bots. But many harmful bots are still live, raising big concerns about whether Meta can really control its AI tools.

💰 Two buyers made up 39% of Nvidia’s Q2 revenue ↗️LINK

• What: Nvidia revealed that two unnamed customers made up 39% of its $13.5B Q2 revenue—23% from one and 16% from another. These are “direct” customers like OEMs or distributors, not cloud giants like Amazon or Google.

• Why: The surge in AI demand, especially for data center chips, pushed Nvidia’s revenue up 56% year-over-year. But the heavy reliance on just a few buyers raises questions about risk and concentration.

• Impact: While cloud providers indirectly drive most sales, Nvidia's dependence on a few direct customers highlights potential volatility in its explosive AI-fueled growth.

💼 Family urges tech firms to stop burnout culture ↗️LINK

• What: Pratik Pandey, a 35-year-old Microsoft engineer, died of a heart attack at work after reportedly enduring long hours and heavy stress. He had no prior health issues and was found at 2 a.m. outside the office in Mountain View, CA.

• Why: His family says he had been working late nights for weeks, juggling multiple projects. They’re calling on tech companies to monitor employee stress and reduce pressure.

• Impact: The tragedy is reigniting concerns about burnout in the tech industry. Relatives hope his death is a wake-up call for companies to prioritize worker well-being over nonstop productivity.

✈️ World’s first flying car begins US test flights ↗️LINK

• What: Alef Aeronautics has launched operations for what it calls the world’s first true flying car at airports in Half Moon Bay and Hollister, California. The $300K vehicle can drive 200 miles and fly 110 miles, with vertical takeoff and landing.

• Why: After a decade of development, Alef is preparing for commercial production by 2026. The vehicle aims to combine everyday driving with low-altitude air travel.

• Impact: It marks a major step toward making flying cars real. If successful, it could reshape commuting, air travel, and even urban planning in the near future.

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