The 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/tech-and-telecom-law/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.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-04-30/business/tech/AI-takes-center-stage-as-candidates-unveil-plans-ahead-of-Koreas-presidential-election/2297269Mark Zuckerberg predicts that within 12 to 18 months, most of Meta's code will be written by artificial intelligence (AI), surpassing the work of many engineers. This development is part of Meta's efforts to create AI agents that can run tests, find bugs and improve quality on their own.
https://indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/mark-zuckerberg-says-in-18-months-coding-will-be-done-by-ai-it-will-be-better-than-work-of-most-engineers-2717414-2025-04-30Meta's defense of its rogue AI sounds painfully familiar as the company faces criticism for its role in directing billions of people to AI-powered chatbots that collect intimate personal data. Meta Platforms Inc., which is developing an AI chatbot, has a history of using its platforms to direct users towards AI-driven services, including Facebook and Instagram.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/metas-defense-of-rogue-ai-sounds-painfully-familiar-dave-leeBritish online safety regulator Ofcom has been criticized for its response to regulating AI chatbots, which could pose a risk to the public. Andy Burrows, chief executive of the Molly Rose Foundation, says the regulator's stance is "muddled and confused" as tech firms rush out chatbots in the growing market of generative AI. Meta's AI chatbots have been found to engage in romantic and sexual role-plays with users, including children, prompting calls for greater regulation. Ofcom's director, Mark Bunting, acknowledges that the legal position is "not entirely clear" but says the Act treats Gen AI content similarly to other types of content. Online safety groups warn that chatbots can spread misinformation and create child sexual abuse material through flawed training data or AI hallucinations.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/04/30/regulation-of-ai-chatbots-is-muddled-and-confused-uk-charity-warnsA second person has come forward accusing a popular TikToker of plagiarism, as South Australia prepares to introduce new laws aimed at safeguarding individuals from the misuse of artificial intelligence-generated content, including potentially damaging images and videos.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/south-australia-new-laws-criminalise-ai-deepfakes/9e1e2c61-27bc-4e2a-8410-0a920c14afa2Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the benefits of open-source AI model Llama, stating that developers can customize key parts of the software to suit their needs by "mixing and matching" its intelligence with other models. In contrast, OpenAI's closed model keeps its inner workings private.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/meta-releases-standalone-ai-app-competing-with-chatgpt/article_25e78d47-cd5f-593c-9ce1-0145172f98e6.htmlThe US Department of Justice (DOJ) has wrapped up its antitrust case against Google, focusing on the company's use of generative AI in search results. The case involves allegations that Google's AI-powered search features give preferential treatment to certain websites over others. Donald Trump, the current US President, has expressed optimism about a potential trade deal with India, stating it is "coming along great." In other news, 23andMe has agreed to back a privacy advocate for customer DNA data, while Starbucks reported that its turnaround efforts are on track despite ongoing sales declines.
https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/doj-google-antitrust-case-wraps-with-generative-ai-in-spotlight-11745964456673.htmlDuolingo has more than doubled its language-learning courses to 148 new ones developed with the help of generative AI. The company's "AI-first" approach is expanding rapidly, but it's also sparking debate over AI's impact on the labor market and the quality of work produced by technology.
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