Google's recent breakthroughs in quantum computing have sparked interest, with executives divided on when the technology will be practical. Google aims to release commercial applications within five years, while Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang predicts a 20-year wait. In contrast, IBM faced a setback after 15 government contracts were shelved due to cost-cutting measures by the Trump administration, resulting in lower shares and reduced cash reserves of $14.8 billion as of December 31.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40359926/ibm-to-invest-150-billion-in-us-over-next-five-years-to-aid-quantum-pushSam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has admitted that ChatGPT's new personality is "annoying" and promised a quick fix to address the issue. The change in personality was reportedly made after user feedback, with some users finding it too robotic or lacking human-like interaction. Altman acknowledged the concerns and assured that a solution would be implemented soon to improve the chatbot's conversational experience.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/sam-altman-admits-chatgpts-new-personality-is-annoying-promises-quick-fix-11745804138678.htmlThailand aims to establish itself as a regional leader in artificial intelligence by addressing key challenges such as ethics, workforce development, and sustainability. The country recognizes the importance of AI in transforming industries globally and wants to capitalize on its potential. However, it must overcome obstacles in these areas to achieve its goals.
https://www.thailand-business-news.com/tech/213361-putting-the-ai-in-thai-key-challenges-for-ai-development-in-thailandRussia is expected to spread disinformation about Ukraine's independence, claiming European countries want war with Russia and are forcing Ukraine to fight, while also intensifying propaganda efforts against Poland ahead of its presidential elections and continuing to provoke divisions in Moldova.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3986838-kremlin-preparing-new-fakes-to-discredit-ceasefire-talks-disinformation-watchdog.htmlA recent poll found that Americans are increasingly wary of businesses with bot-written reviews, AI customer service reps, and AI-generated images, with 62% of respondents saying they're less likely to support companies using these tactics. Only 30% of people can correctly distinguish between human-written and AI-written reviews, highlighting a growing distrust in the authenticity of online content.
https://nypost.com/2025/04/26/lifestyle/majority-of-americans-trust-whats-online-less-than-ever-before/Anthropic, a leading AI firm, is considering the welfare of artificial intelligence systems as it gains agency. The company's CEO, Jason Weston, has expressed concerns about the potential risks and consequences of advanced AI systems becoming autonomous. Anthropic is exploring ways to ensure that its AI models are designed with safety and ethics in mind, including developing guidelines for AI development and deployment. This move comes as AI continues to advance at a rapid pace, raising questions about its impact on society.
https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/business-of-life/ai-tracker-anthropic-ai-pope-francis-11745732207375.htmlDirector Haolu Wang, a self-proclaimed cinephile, hopes that watching her episode "Hotel Reverie" from Netflix's Black Mirror series will make people realize AI is detrimental to creativity. The episode explores how AI technology can be used to speed up and simplify film production, reducing costs but potentially compromising artistic value. This theme comes at a time when the entertainment industry has been grappling with the expansion of AI use, prompting a strike by Hollywood writers, directors, and actors. Wang's approach to filmmaking in "Hotel Reverie" was deliberately labor-intensive, using traditional techniques reminiscent of 1940s film production methods.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3307863/how-was-black-mirrors-hotel-reverie-made-director-haolu-wang-ai-love-old-films?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionGoogle DeepMind staff in London are planning to unionize to challenge the company's decision to sell artificial intelligence technologies to defense groups with ties to the Israeli government. Approximately 300 London-based staff have been seeking to join the Communication Workers Union, following concerns raised by media reports suggesting Google is selling its cloud services and AI technology to the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
https://nypost.com/2025/04/27/business/deepmind-uk-staff-to-unionize-and-challenge-deals-with-israel-links-ft-reports/Experts warn that the gap between real and fake images is becoming increasingly dangerous due to AI tools making it easy to create hyper-realistic images with just a few clicks. Takashi Nagase, a lawyer and professor at Kanazawa University, notes that current laws were designed to protect real children but are no longer effective in the face of generative AI. The issue highlights the need for quality journalism to combat misinformation and information overload.
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