OpenAI has partnered with the American Federation of Teachers to launch the National Academy for AI Instruction, a program aimed at equipping over 400,000 educators with practical AI skills.
https://observer.com/2025/07/openai-education-head-ai-for-good/Perplexity is expanding its AI-powered search tools and assistant as part of a gradual rollout over weeks, prioritizing users on its growing waitlist. The company aims to transform browsing sessions into seamless interactions by collapsing complex workflows into fluid conversations. CEO Aravind Srinivas has expressed interest in partnering with Google, having pitched the idea years ago, but was declined.
https://www.adweek.com/media/google-perplexity-ai-web-browser-comet-openai/A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) discovered a hidden AI prompt in an academic paper submitted for peer review, which instructed the AI system to generate only positive reviews. The prompt, embedded at the end of the paper, was designed to influence AI-generated peer reviews and is not visible to casual readers. NUS has removed the paper from the peer review process and is investigating the matter according to its research integrity policies.
https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/give-positive-review-hidden-ai-prompt-found-academic-paper-nus-researchersUS President Trump has objected to Brazil's Supreme Court fining social media companies, calling it "SECRET and UNLAWFUL Censorship Orders". He plans to launch an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targeting a company owned by Elon Musk, who is also a major backer of Trump's 2024 election campaign.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/nation-world/trump-tariffs-brazil-citing-witch-hunt-trial/507-7b68a2f0-8cab-4f0f-af02-007d798557beThe polls show that nearly 9 in 10 Trump voters (88%) view AI-powered voice clones and deepfakes as a problem, with 84% supporting the NO FAKES Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at banning unauthorized computer-generated recreations of a person's voice and likeness.
https://nypost.com/2025/07/09/us-news/overwhelming-majority-of-trump-voters-back-ai-guardrails-with-nearly-90-concerned-about-deepfakes-poll/UL Solutions has introduced AI capabilities to its LearnShare software, allowing training and development professionals to create learning quizzes and transcriptions faster using large language models. TipRanks is offering a 50% discount on its Premium service during its Half-Year Sale, providing users with access to powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to make informed investment decisions through its Smart Investor Picks, delivered weekly via email.
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/ul-solutions-expands-ultrus-software-platform-for-sustainable-practices-1034884084Corporate legal departments are increasing AI budgets by an average of 33% but only one in five report "AI maturity," exposing a widening competency gap. The study, conducted by InsightDynamo and commissioned by Axiom, found that over two-thirds of legal leaders recognize AI poses moderate to high risks, yet fewer than four in ten have implemented basic safeguards like usage policies or staff training. Law firms are pocketing the gains from AI adoption instead of cutting costs for clients, with 58% not reducing rates and one-third charging more for AI-assisted work. The US legal teams trail behind international competitors, such as Singapore, which leads the world with one-third of teams achieving AI adoption.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-research-reveals-dangerous-competency-gap-as-legal-teams-fast-track-ai-adoption-while-leaving-critical-safeguards-behind-302501583.htmlArtificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way companies manage their finances, particularly in accounts payable processes. According to a recent survey, over 80% of chief financial officers at large corporations like IBM and Microsoft are either already utilizing or planning to adopt AI solutions for AP management. Despite challenges in integrating these systems, many firms such as Walmart and Dell are experiencing significant benefits from AI-powered AP automation, including reduced processing times and increased accuracy.
https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/82-of-enterprise-cfos-actively-use-gen-ai/Amazon is considering a multibillion-dollar investment in AI firm Anthropic, expanding on its $8 billion commitment made last November. The potential deal would strengthen Amazon's partnership with Anthropic, which has already received $4 billion from the e-commerce giant.
https://channelnewsasia.com/business/amazon-considers-another-multibillion-dollar-investment-anthropic-ft-reports-5230871