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Good morning! Today is Monday, June 16, 2025.

We have some exciting AI news today: Google is rolling out AI-generated audio summaries directly in search results, and Nvidia’s “sovereign AI” pitch is gaining traction among European leaders.

1. Google Tests AI-Powered Audio Overviews in Search Results

Google is experimenting with a new feature that turns search results into AI-generated podcast-style clips. Called Audio Overviews, the tool lets users generate a short audio summary of certain topics, complete with two AI “hosts” discussing the subject in an engaging way. The feature appears on mobile search beneath the “People also ask” section and takes around 40 seconds to generate. For now, it’s only available in English in the US through Google Labs.

2. Nvidia's Vision for 'Sovereign AI' Gains Ground in Europe

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is finding support in Europe for his push toward "sovereign AI," a concept where each nation builds its own AI infrastructure to reflect its unique language, culture, and values. During a recent tour through London, Paris, and Berlin, Huang announced major partnerships, including a data center with French startup Mistral and a new AI cloud platform in Germany. EU leaders, including France’s Macron and Germany’s Merz, echoed his call, linking AI infrastructure to digital sovereignty. While Europe still trails the U.S. and China in AI capabilities, Nvidia’s deep involvement could help reshape the region’s tech future.

3. Amazon Commits AU$20 Billion to Supercharge Australia's AI Future

Amazon Web Services is making the largest tech investment in Australian history, pledging AU$20 billion by 2029 to expand its data center infrastructure and fuel the nation's AI ambitions. The investment will support cloud growth, power AI development, and bring renewable energy projects online in Victoria and Queensland. It also includes new upskilling programs and initiatives like AI Spring Australia to help startups and enterprises tap into generative AI. With backing from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, this move positions Australia as a serious contender in the global AI race.

4. Mattel Teams Up with OpenAI to Reinvent Playtime with AI Magic

Mattel is partnering with OpenAI to bring artificial intelligence into its legendary lineup of toys and entertainment brands. The collaboration will use ChatGPT and other AI tools to reimagine how kids and families interact with favorites like Barbie and Hot Wheels. From new storytelling experiences to smarter creative play, the goal is to enrich lives through technology-enhanced fun. Behind the scenes, Mattel is also adopting ChatGPT Enterprise to boost innovation and streamline product development.

5. Hong Kong Could Become a Global Leader in AI Healthcare, Says Expert

Hong Kong has a massive opportunity to lead the world in AI-powered healthcare thanks to its unique trove of over 11 million patient records stored in a unified public health system. According to Professor Wang Haibo, this centralized and consistent dataset gives Hong Kong an edge over countries like the US and those in Europe, where fragmented healthcare systems make large-scale AI training more difficult. With existing AI tools already being used in hospitals and universities, and growing collaboration with mainland China, Hong Kong is well-positioned to drive the next wave of innovation in medical AI.

6. Taiwan Bans Chip Exports to Huawei and SMIC After Secret AI Deal Exposed

Taiwan has officially blocked chip exports to Chinese tech giants Huawei and SMIC after discovering that Huawei used shell companies to bypass US restrictions and trick TSMC into producing two million advanced AI chips. The ban adds both companies to Taiwan’s strategic entity list, which includes groups like al-Qaeda and the Taliban, and requires new export permits for any high-tech goods. This move tightens the global squeeze on China’s AI ambitions and highlights growing tensions over tech security in the US-China rivalry.

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