Shopify's CEO Tobi Lütke plans to incorporate AI usage questions into performance reviews and encourage employees to share their knowledge about AI with colleagues. The company aims to leverage AI to enhance its merchants' success, rather than replacing human skills. A recent report by PYMNTS Intelligence found that 82% of workers who use generative AI (GenAI) weekly believe it can increase productivity, while 50% of frequent users worry that GenAI could eventually eliminate their job, compared to 24% of those unfamiliar with the technology.
https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/shopify-ceo-tobias-lutke-employees-must-learn-to-use-ai-effectively/A recent report, developed in collaboration with Kantar, surveyed over 1,200 e-commerce sellers across six Southeast Asian countries - Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam - to assess their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in their operations.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/09/tmt-newswire/lazada-report-3-in-4-sea-e-sellers-need-addl-ai-adoption-support/2086493US President Donald Trump has revoked a 2023 executive order signed by Joe Biden that aimed to reduce AI risks, and instead, the White House has issued new directives for government agencies. The new approach focuses on efficient acquisition of artificial intelligence, prioritizing interoperability and maximizing the use of American-made AI. Agencies are now required to develop an AI strategy within six months to improve their applications' maturity. This shift aims to remove burdensome reporting requirements while protecting privacy, allowing government agencies to utilize AI to address various issues such as aviation risk, with the Federal Aviation Administration already leveraging machine learning and language modeling in incident reports.
https://channelnewsasia.com/business/expanding-ai-use-white-house-orders-agencies-develop-strategies-and-name-leaders-5050216The US Congress is urging a significant boost in funding for artificial intelligence research to counter China's rapid advancements in the field. Analysts warn that relying solely on export controls will not be enough, as Beijing can develop cutting-edge AI systems at a fraction of the cost of American competitors. The hearing comes as China's tech giant DeepSeek gains global clout, threatening to shift the balance of power in the tech and economic sphere.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3305744/us-must-boost-ai-funding-vie-china-not-rely-just-export-controls-house-hears?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionChina's rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems is being flagged as a risk by US experts due to the lack of a federal framework in place. According to Adam Thierer, a senior fellow at the R Street Institute, traditional containment strategies won't be enough for the US to win the "AI Cold War".
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/chinas-ai-rise-flagged-as-risk-as-us-lacks-a-federal-frameworkUS senators are questioning Google and Microsoft's AI deals, citing concerns over the potential impact on competition and innovation in the tech industry. The senators are seeking more information about the companies' plans for their artificial intelligence technology, which has raised questions about its use and regulation.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/democratic-us-senators-question-google-and-microsofts-ai-deals-11744126644591.htmlUS Senator Elizabeth Warren has written to Google, Anthropic, Microsoft and OpenAI CEOs expressing concerns that their AI partnerships may violate antitrust laws. The partnerships, which include minority stakes and significant investments from cloud service providers, could accelerate the consolidation of the AI sector if left unchecked.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/antitrust/warren-probes-google-microsoft-ai-partnershipsA growing number of large organizations' chief operating officers are adopting AI-powered automated cybersecurity management systems, with the share increasing from 17% in May to 55% in August. Companies like Dream and Torq are also investing heavily in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, with Dream raising $100 million for its services and Torq securing $70 million for its hyperautomation solutions that automate critical security operations center responses.
https://www.pymnts.com/news/investment-tracker/2025/octane-secures-6-75-million-for-ai-powered-cybersecurity-solution-for-blockchain/China has opened the world's first mega humanoid robot training hub with plans to teach over 100 models, as part of its efforts to advance robotics and artificial intelligence. The hub is designed to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers and developers to train and test humanoid robots, paving the way for their widespread adoption in various industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and space exploration.
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