The White House has shared a controversial AI-generated image of US President Donald Trump as the Pope on social media, sparking outrage and confusion among users. The post was made by Caitlin Richards, who updated it at 11:15 AM.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/trump-as-pope-white-house-shares-controversial-ai-generated-photo-on-social-media-donald-vatican-catholic-saturday-morning-profile-instagram-twitter-fridayUS export restrictions on advanced semiconductors, primarily Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), are set to come into effect on May 15. The move aims to maintain US leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI) by limiting the sale of AI chips to China. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has criticized this rule, calling it "utter rubbish".
https://indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/anthropic-says-nvidia-gpus-getting-smuggled-into-china-in-prosthetics-nvidia-calls-it-utter-rubbish-2718564-2025-05-02Veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has announced his plan to create his own characters and stars using Artificial Intelligence, rendering the need for established superstars like Amitabh Bachchan or Shah Rukh Khan obsolete. At the WAVES 2025 event in Mumbai, Kapur expressed his vision of AI creating full-fledged stars, which he can then copyright and feature in his films. He cited examples of influencers created by AI as evidence that it's possible to create non-human "stars" and believes he can do the same with actors, characters that audiences will love, thereby eliminating the need for traditional stars like Bachchan or Khan.
https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/waves-2025-shekhar-kapur-on-how-he-can-create-stars-using-ai-i-don-039-t-need-amitabh-bachchan-shah-rukh-khan-8319267#pfrom=home-ndtv_entertaiment_entertaimentImgBloomberg's CEO, Jamie Dimon, has weighed in on AI defamation, stating that "everything is securities fraud" when it comes to large language models like chatbots. Levine argues that these models can spread misinformation and are a form of securities fraud due to their potential impact on the market.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/private-equity/matt-levines-money-stuff-can-you-blame-the-chatbotsA recent survey by PYMNTS Intelligence found that C-suite executives at healthcare companies generating over $1 billion in annual revenue are bullish on AI, with most already deploying GenAI in product innovation and customer service. Ninety percent of executives reported positive ROI from their previous GenAI investments, with those investing more seeing higher returns. The average investment was $2.7 million, with firms reporting very positive ROI spending significantly more ($6.4 million). Most are using GenAI for product innovation (60%), data visualization and reports (55%), and workflow automation management (51%). Despite rapid advancements, most firms are cautious about deploying AI in high-stakes areas like fraud detection or cybersecurity, instead focusing on other applications.
https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/90-percent-of-healthcare-execs-already-see-positive-roi-from-genai-investments/Illinois House Bill 3773, set to take effect on January 1, 2026, amends the state's Human Rights Act to prohibit employers from using artificial intelligence (AI) that has a discriminatory effect on employees or job applicants. The bill aims to mitigate risks associated with AI tools in employment decisions, such as bias and discrimination. Illinois employers must carefully select and audit their AI applications to ensure compliance, providing clear explanations of how these tools impact employment decisions and notifying employees and applicants when AI is used during recruitment, hiring, and other critical stages.
https://natlawreview.com/article/illinois-anti-discrimination-law-address-ai-goes-effect-1-january-2026Texas lawmakers debated the role of truth in elections as they considered a bill requiring disclosures on deceptive political advertising created with artificial intelligence. Former House Speaker Dade Phelan's House Bill 366 would ban AI-generated ads that alter images, audio or video of officeholders or candidates unless they clearly state what is portrayed did not occur in reality. The proposal aims to prevent the use of fake media that could influence elections, and its supporters argue it promotes transparency similar to other required disclosures. However, some Republicans questioned whether the bill's penalties were too harsh, particularly for everyday social media users, and Rep. Tony Tinderholt called it a "personal vendetta" against Phelan.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/government/fight-over-truth-in-ai-political-ads-heats-up-as-texas-house-passes-bill/article_5fc000a0-c71c-5422-8396-17b7a2d69928.htmlAurora Innovations Inc. has successfully tested autonomous 18-wheelers using AI technology, hauling cargo over 1,200 miles between Houston and Dallas without a driver. The AI system is designed to control mobile machines, which could soon be used on roads, in factories, and in homes.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-driven-18-wheelers-have-no-room-for-error-thomas-blackThe UAE is facing restrictions on implementing AI projects due to current US regulations, imposed during the Joe Biden administration. A recent visit by UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan has intensified talks at the White House and the Department of Commerce, potentially leading to a final decision on the matter.
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