The House of Representatives in Japan has passed a bill to promote artificial intelligence development while mitigating its risks. The legislation aims to position AI as a key technology for economic and social growth and security.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/25/japan/politics/lower-house-ai-bill/A federal judge, Nina Wang, has put My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell's lawyers on notice over nearly 30 citations in a defamation lawsuit involving Eric Coomer. The attorneys used generative AI to supplement the brief, which included misquotes of cited cases, misrepresentations of law principles, and incorrect attributions of case law. Judge Wang accused attorney Christopher Kachouroff of using generative AI without properly citing authorities, despite knowing his obligations under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. She has demanded an explanation from Kachouroff and threatened to revoke his license if he fails to comply.
https://www.rawstory.com/lindell-dominion-2671843170/A Chinese AI startup, Manus, has secured a $75 million funding round led by US venture firm Benchmark, valuing the company at nearly half a billion dollars. The funding will be used to explore the use of artificial intelligence agents to replace everyday tasks.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/private-equity/chinese-ai-startup-manus-scores-funding-at-500-million-valueA Chinese AI startup, Manus, has secured $75 million in funding from US venture firm Benchmark, valuing the company at nearly $500 million. The funding will be used to explore the use of artificial intelligence agents to replace everyday tasks.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/mergers-and-acquisitions/chinese-ai-startup-manus-scores-funding-at-500-million-valueRepresentatives from various museums worldwide, including Chantilly Castle in France and the National Museum of Colombia, shared their experiences on the evolution of museums. They discussed how digital technology and artificial intelligence are being applied to enhance visitor engagement and improve collections management at institutions like Singapore Museum. The Palace Museum of China and China Arts and Crafts Museum (China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum) highlighted their use of AI-powered tools for conservation and restoration. These museums also emphasized the importance of lifelong learning platforms, with the Jordan Museum showcasing its educational programs and the Chantilly Castle representatives highlighting the role of museums in preserving cultural heritage.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/25/tmt-newswire/media-outreach-newswire/chinese-and-foreign-guests-gather-to-talk-about-innovation-and-development-of-museum-in-liangzhu-hangzhou/2099507OpenAI is facing a new lawsuit alleging that it misused thousands of copyrighted works without permission to train its generative AI systems. This complaint joins a growing web of high-stakes copyright cases against OpenAI and other technology companies, including news outlets, authors, and visual artists.
https://channelnewsasia.com/business/publisher-ziff-davis-sues-openai-copyright-infringement-5087931The US Senate has passed the "Ban AI 'Deepfake' Pornography" bill (S. 146), which makes it a federal crime to publish non-consensual sexually explicit images, including AI-generated digital forgeries known as "deepfakes", that depict people without their consent. The bill is aimed at combating online harassment and exploitation.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/bgov-bill-analysis-s-146-ban-ai-deepfake-pornographyA new report by Google suggests that the UK could double its adoption of artificial intelligence, resulting in £400 billion in economic growth. The report highlights the importance of effective workforce adoption, which could account for half of the gains, with two-thirds of UK workers having never used generative AI at work. This trend disproportionately affects "older women from lower socio-economic backgrounds."
https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-says-the-uk-needs-to-do-more-to-adopt-ai-then-it-can-reap-the-benefitsGoogle's CEO Sundar Pichai has emphasized the need for accountability in AI development, stating that trust must be built into AI systems from the start. This requires a shift in focus from solely evaluating AI capabilities to ensuring its outputs are reliable and trustworthy. To achieve this, experts suggest integrating verification mechanisms and embedding transparency into AI decision-making processes. For instance, Microsoft's Azure Machine Learning platform has introduced features like model interpretability and explainability to help users understand how AI models arrive at their conclusions. By prioritizing trust and accountability, the industry can foster widespread adoption of AI technologies, driving innovation while maintaining public confidence.
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