Huawei plans to start mass shipping its advanced 910C AI chip to Chinese customers as early as next month, with some shipments already made. This comes at a timely opportunity for Chinese AI companies that have been seeking domestic alternatives to Nvidia's H20 chip, which was previously allowed to be sold freely in the Chinese market.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/23/business/foreign-business/huawei-readies-new-ai-chip-for-shipment/2096468Huawei is set to roll out its new AI chip, the Ascend 920, in the second half of this year as a potential alternative to Nvidia's H20 chips, which are banned from sale to China due to US export restrictions. The move aims to accelerate China's push for self-reliance in the chip supply chain. Huawei's Ascend 910C graphics processing unit (GPU) is expected to enter mass production next month, according to reports.
https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3307480/huawei-roll-out-ai-chips-second-half-potential-alternative-nvidia-h20-report?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionHuspy, the UAE's largest mortgage provider, has introduced AI-powered products that are revolutionizing the home financing process in Dubai. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Huspy aims to increase speed, precision, and customer satisfaction across the entire property transaction journey.
https://www.emirates247.com/technology/huspy-launches-the-gcc-s-first-ai-powered-mortgage-chatbot-to-transform-home-financing-2025-04-22-1.738826Instagram's Edits app is getting new features, including an Inspiration tab with trending audio Reels and an Ideas tab to track pending creations. The app will utilize artificial intelligence, featuring tools like Cutouts for precise object isolation and Animate, which can turn static images into engaging videos. Instagram aims to provide the best creative tools for creators across various platforms, with additional features to be announced later.
https://www.adweek.com/media/instagram-launches-edits-to-its-global-audience/The US Department of Justice is seeking strong measures against Google, alleging the company's artificial intelligence products could extend its dominance in online search, potentially unseating it as the go-to portal for information online. The trial began on Monday, with a judge finding Google had a monopoly in online search. The Justice Department wants Google to sell its Chrome browser and take other measures to address this issue.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/google-could-use-ai-to-extend-search-monopoly-doj-says-as-trial-begins-1874375Kamali, a fashion designer, is embracing generative AI to redefine her industry through MIT Professional Education's "Applied Generative AI for Digital Transformation" course. Inspired by her Walmart collection, she envisioned an AI-driven platform that expands upon her 57-year archive, likening it to the creative partnership of Karl Lagerfeld. After completing the course in 2023, Kamali gained a deeper understanding of generative AI and its potential to serve as a creative partner, allowing her to overcome initial technical reservations and explore new ideas.
https://news.mit.edu/2025/norma-kamali-transforming-future-fashion-ai-0422Ms. Gupta used AI to create a mockup of her desired furniture and lighting, which she then surprised her parents with after the transformation was complete. The project went viral on social media, with users praising Ms. Gupta's creative and practical use of AI in home decor, with one user calling ChatGPT "her interior designer" for its effective execution.
https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/woman-uses-chatgpt-for-viral-room-makeover-showcases-stunning-results-ai-is-brilliant-8223528#pfrom=home-ndtv_offbeatOpenAI has partnered with educational institutions to offer students access to its advanced language models and "deep research" tool, allowing them to quickly synthesize digital sources into analytical reports, potentially aiding in cheating or cramming for exams.
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/04/college-students-free-chatgpt/682532/The Center for Cybersecurity and Defense (CCD) warns that Russian propaganda is increasingly using artificial intelligence to create and disseminate fake content, including deepfakes, partial deepfakes, and emotion-enhancing AI-generated images, on social media platforms. These AI-generated fakes have risen significantly in recent times, with images being the most common format, and are often used to manipulate public opinion and influence viewers' emotions. The CCD notes that Russian propaganda is adapting its tactics to evade detection, citing the enemy's need for new ways to influence public opinion as a key factor in the increasing role of AI in Russia's information operations.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3984556-russia-widely-using-ai-in-information-warfare-ccd.html