AI in software development, EU privacy, robot bubble, Tesla sales, next-gen storage...

The Verge reports that Microsoft is aggressively integrating AI into its software development processes, with CEO Satya Nadella revealing that up to 30 percent of the code in some projects is now AI-generated. The company is not only using AI to write code but also to manage background tasks and automate workflows, as part of a larger vision where AI agents proactively handle user needs. This internal adoption is seen as both a proof point and a test bed for the wider AI-powered future Microsoft envisions for PCs and cloud services. The Verge

Computer World highlights ongoing concerns among privacy advocates and digital rights groups regarding the European Union’s revised “Chat Control” proposals. Despite the EU Council’s move to make monitoring of private communications voluntary, experts like Patrick Breyer warn that these measures could still lead to mass surveillance by tech providers and threaten corporate confidentiality through error-prone AI scanning. European Digital Rights (EDRi) adds that the changes leave dangerous loopholes, especially as companies may not be able to guarantee secure, private communications if the proposals become law. Computer World

According to The Verge, China’s National Development and Reform Commission has issued a rare warning about a potential investment bubble in the booming humanoid robotics sector. Despite the government’s prioritization of “embodied intelligence,” officials caution that the rapid influx of capital is fueling a glut of highly similar robot models with few proven real-world applications. With more than 150 companies, mostly startups, competing in the space, the risk is growing that a correction could hit both the robotics and related AI industries. The Verge

TechSpot reports that Tesla is experiencing declining vehicle deliveries in the US, Europe, and China, with global sales expected to drop 7% this year after a previous decline in 2024. Despite headlines touting “record” quarters and a focus on robotics and automation, analysts argue that these moves will not offset the broader contraction in Tesla’s core car business, especially as competition in the EV market intensifies. TechSpot

TechSpot reveals that Seagate has made significant advances in HAMR (Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording) technology, achieving a data density of 6.9TB per platter in lab tests. This innovation could soon yield hard drives with capacities of up to 10TB per platter, a leap that would dramatically increase storage density and lower costs per terabyte for enterprise and cloud storage providers. The report underscores the ongoing relevance of HDDs as SSD prices remain high for massive-scale deployments. TechSpot

TechSpot highlights that BlackSky, a space imaging company, managed to deliver high-resolution photos of Earth less than a day after launching its newest satellite. This rapid turnaround demonstrates the growing sophistication and responsiveness of commercial satellite constellations, enabling near real-time intelligence for governments, enterprises, and disaster response organizations. TechSpot

The Register reviews Tenstorrent’s QuietBox, a high-performance RISC-V workstation designed for AI workloads. While the hardware—capable of scaling to 32-chip servers—delivers impressive computational power, the report notes that immature software stacks remain a bottleneck, limiting the ease with which developers can harness its full potential. This underscores broader industry challenges in building out alternative AI hardware ecosystems to rival dominant players like Nvidia. The Register

Tom’s Hardware reports that Nvidia has reportedly stopped supplying VRAM with its GPU dies to board partners amid a global memory crunch. Instead, vendors must now source their own memory chips, potentially impacting graphics card availability and pricing. This shift could introduce supply chain variability and affect the rollout of new GPU models, with downstream effects for gamers, AI researchers, and data centers alike. Tom's Hardware

Tech Radar details Amazon’s “Leo Ultra” satellite internet project, now entering enterprise testing with claims of the “fastest downloads and uploads” in the sector and direct integration with AWS cloud services. While Amazon touts superior speed and expanding coverage, industry observers remain cautious about how these promises will stack up against SpaceX’s established Starlink network in real-world deployments. Tech Radar

Science Alert announces that Mexico has revealed a new 314-petaflop supercomputer named after an Aztec goddess, making it seven times more powerful than any other in Latin America. This leap in computational infrastructure is expected to boost scientific research, weather modeling, and AI development across the region, raising Mexico’s profile in global high-performance computing. Science Alert