Elon Musk's AI project xAI reportedly asked its employees to film their facial expressions and emotions to train its AI chatbot Grok, leaving several workers uncomfortable and many opting out of the project due to concerns over privacy and misuse of likeness. The internal project granted xAI perpetual rights to workers' likenesses without explicit consent, sparking debate about the ethics of using human data for AI development.
Alibaba Group has launched Qwen3-Coder, an open-source AI model for software development that surpasses domestic competitors DeepSeek and Moonshot AI's K2. The model excels in "agentic AI coding tasks" and matches the performance of leading US models Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's GPT-4 in certain areas, according to Alibaba's performance data.
Bloomberg Law has introduced a new rule governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in courtrooms, aiming to ensure authenticity and admissibility of AI-generated aids as evidence. The rule, which took effect on July 23, 2025, was developed by Arnold & Porter's Diana Sterk and Sarah Prather, who argue that using illustrations, images, and visual data can enhance the understanding and accessibility of complex information for jurors.
Meta is reportedly investing heavily in recruiting top talent to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI), with CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledging that some details about the company's spending on packages for recruits are inaccurate, but not disputing the overall effort to poach experts behind groundbreaking AI systems like GPT.
US President Donald Trump plans to unveil an "AI Action Plan" developed by his tech advisers, which draws inspiration from Silicon Valley ideas, including podcasts and policies discussed by tech billionaires who supported his election campaign. The plan comes after Trump revoked President Joe Biden's AI guardrails on his first day in office, giving his tech advisers six months to create new AI policies.
The Faethm data highlights industries that will be heavily impacted by AI in the next three years, including professional, scientific, and technical services; financial and insurance services; health and social care; and manufacturing. Pearson Enterprise Learning and Skills Asia Pacific's vice president Craig McFarlane notes that this data reveals several truths about the future of work.
OpenAI's ChatGPT has seen a higher adoption rate among 25-34-year-olds (32%) compared to 18-24-year-olds (24%), suggesting that generative AI may be more beneficial for slightly older positions. Lawyers, customer support agents, and consultants have reported significant time savings using the platform. OpenAI aims to democratize access to AI, supporting workers and building inclusive systems, as it claims to handle over 2.5 billion messages per day from 500 million users globally. The company is working with policymakers, educators, and the public to ensure that AI's economic gains result in widespread growth and expanded opportunity.
The Philippines ranks low on Industry 4.0 preparedness according to the World Economic Forum's Readiness for the Future of Production Report. The country scored poorly in technology adoption, infrastructure, workforce skills, and institutional robustness. However, the Department of Trade and Industry has proposed a more practical approach through its National AI Strategy roadmap, which includes the creation of a Center for AI Research and aims to promote AI adoption in key sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, and health.
Amazon has enhanced its voice assistant Alexa with generative AI, releasing a beta version called Alexa+, as other companies such as Google, Meta, Samsung, and OpenAI develop AI wearable devices like Pixel earbuds, Ray-Ban glasses, Galaxy devices, and Jony Ive's new device for OpenAI. Amazon entered the wearables market in 2020 with Halo wristbands that track health and performance indicators, but will stop supporting them in July 2023 to refocus its business. Experts believe AI wearables could revolutionize retail by providing real-time consumer data for targeted marketing and product development, and smart glasses are experiencing a boom with the latest generation featuring stylish frames and advanced electronics like online searches and translations.