OpenAI 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.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-ai-needs-zkml-the-missing-puzzle-piece-to-ai-accountabilityPerplexity, 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.
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