Political and economic developments and technological innovations in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) are currently intertwined in the tech scene. China has asked the US to ease export restrictions on AI chips, a move seen as part of a potential trade deal, reflecting continued geo-technical tensions and strategic competition for control of high-tech infrastructure. In the economic context, Duolingo announced an increase in its 2025 revenue forecast driven by a significant increase in user engagement, which was achieved by integrating advanced AI tools to improve and personalize the learning experience, highlighting the direct impact of technology on the financial performance of digital companies.
In terms of innovation, new tools such as Diffra AI, which enables the transformation of text or images into high-quality videos, TextWisely, which acts as an intelligent writing assistant for macOS with support for grammar and stylistic checking, and Digibate, which provides an integrated platform for planning and creating marketing content with almost complete automation, reflecting a clear trend towards developing practical tools for daily use in media and creative production.
In the ethical dimension, UNESCO's ICAIRE Center announced the opening of an international research initiative focused on the ethics of artificial intelligence, with the deadline for submissions set for August 14, reflecting the international community's awareness of the importance of establishing ethical frameworks and standards governing the design and deployment of these technologies to ensure their responsible and sustainable use.