US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy after posting an AI-generated image of himself dressed in papal attire, including sitting on the coronation chair, on his social media platform Truth Social and the White House's X account.
https://www.ndtv.com/video/donald-trump-as-pope-us-president-shares-his-ai-image-in-papal-attire-934781?hp#pfrom=home-ndtv_videoThe UAE government has approved an AI curriculum for public schools, starting from next year, aiming to provide students with a deep understanding of AI and its applications. The initiative is part of the country's ambition to lead globally in AI innovation and prepare a generation to navigate an AI-driven world.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/world/uae-to-introduce-ai-as-subject-for-all-public-schools-from-next-year-1876840Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced that the UAE government has approved a new curriculum that will introduce "Artificial Intelligence" as a subject across all stages of education, from kindergarten to grade 12, starting next academic year. The goal is to teach children about AI's technical aspects while also fostering awareness of its ethics and societal implications.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/05/04/ai-is-to-be-taught-at-all-levels-of-government-education-mohammed-bin-rashidThe UAE has partnered with G42, a company owned by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, to introduce an AI curriculum across all public schools in partnership with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence and Emirates College for Advanced Education. The curriculum, which spans seven key areas, aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for everyday life and future careers. The UAE's education minister, Sarah Al Amiri, emphasized the importance of introducing AI in classrooms to modernize teaching tools and support a generation of young people who understand tech ethics.
https://www.emirates247.com/uae/ministry-of-education-introduces-ai-curriculum-in-public-schools-starting-from-2025-2026-academic-year-2025-05-04-1.739067A recent report suggests that the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the media and entertainment industry can boost revenue by 10% while reducing costs by 15%. The country's competitive advantage in animation and VFX services, supported by a large and skilled workforce, is cited as a key factor in this potential increase.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/ai-can-increase-media-revenue-by-10-reduce-costs-by-15-report-1876960Nvidia is revising its AI chips to comply with US export rules, addressing concerns for Chinese businesses. The company has spoken with major clients such as Alibaba Group, ByteDance (TikTok's parent), and Tencent Holdings. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang informed customers about the changes during a trip to Beijing.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/nvidia-working-on-china-tailored-chips-again-after-us-export-ban-report-1876814aZen, a decentralized AI-native computing infrastructure for Web 3.0, has secured significant funding to drive growth. The company raised $1.2 million in seed funding led by Waterdrip Capital, with additional support from DWF Ventures and other investors. Furthermore, its holding company received a $40 million equity investment from Royal Front LLC, a UAE-based firm, to fuel long-term expansion and ecosystem development.
https://dailyhodl.com/2025/05/02/azen-secures-1-2-million-seed-round-and-web-3-0-grants-to-build-depin-for-ubiquitous-ai-after-onboarding-600000-users/The graduation projects from a college of communication were developed in collaboration with local entities and partners such as Sharjah Media City, the British Council, and the British Embassy to the UAE. The projects showcased modern technology and AI in content production, sustainability, environmental protection, and women's leadership, while also promoting volunteer culture and community service. The exhibition featured artistic works on directing, editing, and filmmaking, highlighting students' awareness of social issues and their aspirations for innovative media.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/05/03/spark17-showcases-innovative-projectsInvestments in artificial intelligence (AI) have surged in the US, with a significant increase in funding for startups in the $500 million to $1 billion range. This growth is attributed to private AI investments, which are expected to further widen the gap between the US and its competitors, solidifying America's position as a leader in the AI sector.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/04/business/sunday-business-it/us-leads-ai-funding-race-china-far-second/2105102