Perplexity, a browser startup backed by Aravind Srinivas, wants to develop its own browser as it aims to provide users with more control over their online experience. The company's goal is to create a browser that can understand what users are browsing and offer personalized recommendations. Perplexity has not revealed the exact features of its new browser, but it plans to use AI-powered technology to achieve this goal.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/want-to-understand-what-you-re-browsing-aravind-srinivas-reveals-why-perplexity-wants-its-own-browser-11745544562152.htmlGoogle's growth in AI products suggests a thriving market despite increased competition from rivals like China's DeepSeek. The company faces antitrust battles, with US government attorneys urging a federal judge to make Google spin off its Chrome browser due to concerns over artificial intelligence and online search dominance. Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater argues that if Google's conduct is not remedied, it will control the internet for the next decade. In another case, District Court Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled that Google wielded monopoly power in the online ad technology market, accusing it of acting illegally to dominate major sectors of digital advertising.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/alphabet-quarterly-earnings-lifted-by-cloud-and-ai/article_d285c91a-2ab8-550d-8d72-601d7e17e867.htmlReid Hoffman, a well-known venture capitalist and co-founder of LinkedIn, has expressed concerns that tariffs and spending cuts could harm the US's lead in artificial intelligence (AI). He believes that these measures could limit access to funding for AI research and development, ultimately affecting the country's competitiveness. This warning comes as the US government considers implementing new trade policies and reducing government spending.
https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/reid-hoffman-says-tariffs-spending-cuts-could-hurt-us-ai-lead-11745609055127.htmlABOITIZ Land's Elevate AIDA Project is empowering women in grassroots communities with digital literacy skills, providing remote job opportunities in Artificial Intelligence Data Annotation (AIDA).
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/24/tmt-newswire/aboitiz-land-empowers-women-in-digital-economy/2098195A new report by Netwrix claims that the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business is creating a new attack surface for hackers, with over a third of organizations forced to adjust their cybersecurity approach due to AI-driven threats. The study found that 30% of companies believe AI has created an entirely new attack surface, while 29% struggle with compliance requirements from auditors. In response, almost two-thirds of organizations are now using AI in their IT infrastructure, and another 30% are considering implementation.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/companies-are-increasingly-using-ai-for-cybersecurity-protection-now-will-it-workA study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that artificial intelligence (AI) models struggle to interpret complex social interactions from moving images, with humans outperforming them in this task. The study tested over 350 AI language, video, and image models, which could have implications for the deployment of AI in real-world settings such as manufacturing, healthcare, and self-driving cars. According to Leyla Isik, a professor of cognitive science at Johns Hopkins University, humans are constantly processing moving images, highlighting the need for AI systems that can keep pace with human capabilities.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/ai-falls-short-in-interpreting-social-interactions-study-showsA survey conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission found that 71% of respondents believed unsolicited text messages could influence their voting decisions. The survey was part of a broader investigation into the impact of technology on the electoral process, with experts warning of the potential for AI-powered tools to be used to target voters and sway their choices.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/western-australia/running-mates-unsolicited-texts-and-will-you-use-ai-to-choose-who-to-vote-for-20250424-p5ltzh.htmlBloomberg's AI technology is already affecting tech results, with some companies citing AI as a factor in their decreased performance. According to Bloomberg, the impact of AI on tech firms was evident in the first quarter of 2025, with several major players reporting slower growth due to increased competition from AI-powered solutions.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-was-already-clouding-tech-results-then-tariffs-hit-dave-leeThe Personal Information Protection Commission in South Korea found that Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co Ltd did not obtain user consent when transferring personal data to companies in China and the US during its launch in January. BMW plans to integrate DeepSeek AI into its new vehicles in China later this year. The agency suspended new downloads of the DeepSeek app in February after it acknowledged failing to follow data protection rules, including sending user-generated AI prompts to Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co. Ltd. along with device and network information.
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