Thailand aims to establish itself as ASEAN's AI hub through a clear development strategy, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's committee. The Digital Economy and Society Ministry, under Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong, has allocated funds for science, research, and innovation to support AI adoption, focusing on linking global foundation models with domestic innovations. By 2025, Thailand plans to develop and utilize AI in a tangible way, improving digital infrastructure and attracting investment from major tech firms. The government also aims to support startups and SMEs in accessing AI, while launching upskilling and reskilling initiatives for IT professionals.
https://opengovasia.com/2025/05/01/thailand-national-ai-committee-launched-to-drive-growth/Google is introducing ads in chatbot conversations via its AdSense for Search network, marking a shift in its digital advertising strategy as generative AI becomes more prevalent. The move comes after tests with AI search apps like iAsk and Liner last year and earlier this year. Google's dominance has already faced scrutiny from the DOJ and others, but it is now expanding its reach into chatbot interactions.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/googles-chatbot-is-now-showing-ads-when-talking-to-ai-startupsOpenAI has rolled back its latest update to address user complaints, with CEO Sam Altman stating that the company "kicked off a revolution" by introducing the update. The change comes after users expressed concerns about the new feature's impact on their experience.
https://www.livemint.com/ai/artificial-intelligence/openai-roll-back-goodbye-chatgpt-4-you-kicked-off-a-revolution-say-ceo-sam-altman-user-complaint-reactions-ai-tech-news-11746070049229.htmlMicrosoft's quarterly earnings call revealed strong revenue growth, with its Intelligent Cloud business leading the way at 21% year-over-year. The company's cloud and AI investments are expected to drive future growth, with CEO Satya Nadella highlighting the expansion of data centers across 10 countries on four continents. Microsoft is also introducing AI agents for various roles and processes, such as Sales Agent and Customer Service Agent, which have seen significant adoption, with over 1 million custom agents created in SharePoint and Copilot Studio. The company expects its Intelligent Cloud business to see revenue growth of 20-22% in the current quarter.
https://www.pymnts.com/earnings/2025/microsoft-to-continue-building-data-centers-as-cloud-and-ai-lead-growth/The US military is shifting its operations to incorporate drones, which have proven effective in overcoming enemy defenses and detecting hidden positions. As part of this shift, the US Army plans to upgrade troops' equipment with tablets and internet connectivity, investing $3 billion in drone combat technology. The total cost for rearming US forces is estimated at $36 billion, with a goal to fully implement drone-equipped ground forces within two years. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has already approved the "Army Transformation Initiative".
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/968021-the-us-army-will-significantly-increase-the-use-of-dronesA rise in AI corporate risks has led to an increase in lawsuits over the past five years, prompting the emergence of new insurance products to mitigate these risks. Armilla AI's coverage is one such product, designed to address concerns about AI-related issues.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/insurance/rise-in-ai-corporate-risks-creates-insurance-opportunitiesThe US Department of Justice is expected to increase its focus on artificial intelligence-related crimes, following a warning from former Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco that the agency would take a "robust" approach towards AI-related offenses. This shift is driven by AI's role in fueling increasingly sophisticated crimes such as financial fraud, cyberattacks, child sexual abuse, and AI-washing schemes.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/before-the-bar/rising-ai-related-sophisticated-crimes-need-urgent-DOJ-AttentionThe US Justice Department has wrapped up its case against Google, with a focus on generative AI and potential remedies to address antitrust concerns. The proposed fixes are seen as more likely to boost competition than those offered by Google itself. Economist Tasneem Chipty testified that the government's remedies have a better chance of restoring competition in the online search market.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/doj-google-antitrust-case-wraps-with-generative-ai-in-spotlightSouth Korean Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung has proposed a significant investment in artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to create an "AI Basic Society." He plans to allocate $70 billion for AI investments and secure 50,000 graphics processing units. Additionally, Lee aims to develop a Korean version of ChatGPT, making it freely accessible to all citizens. His proposal is comparable to that of People Power Party candidate Han Dong-hoon, who also pledged substantial investments in AI infrastructure and ecosystem development, with a focus on strategic areas like medical AI and robotics.
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