Apple is reportedly planning to introduce more AI features for its virtual assistant Siri later this year, specifically in the fall in the US, coinciding with the release of the iPhone 17 and iOS 19. The upgrades are part of efforts to address internal friction over future plans, following criticism for delayed features.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/some-of-siris-delayed-apple-intelligence-features-are-tipped-to-arrive-with-ios-19The "Power of Communications" event, organized by the AI Centre of Excellence (ACE), highlighted the need for communicators to understand both the benefits and risks of AI in media and public communication. Ana Pista, co-founder of ACE and CEO of Ardent Communications, emphasized the importance of equipping the next generation of communicators with the necessary tools and moral compass to navigate the complex landscape of AI.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/13/business/sunday-business-it/embrace-ethical-ai-use-in-communications-uplb-speakers/2091286Accenture found that companies in the Asia-Pacific region are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity and revenue, with 90% planning to use agentic AI models within three years. However, most organizations lack the necessary responsible AI capabilities to fully harness AI's potential, with only 1% prepared for risks such as compliance, privacy, and data breaches.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/13/business/sunday-business-it/reinventing-ai-a-way-forward-for-productivity-gains-and-revenue-growth/2091284The AI rivalry between China and the US is intensifying, with Jeffrey Wu arguing that the next generation of tech-savvy individuals will likely choose China's approach, which balances speed and resources with stricter regulations, over the chaotic and open-ended US environment where failure is tolerated.
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3304953/ai-rivalry-watch-between-china-and-chinese-us?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionOpenAI's CEO Sam Altman emphasized the importance of governance and supervision in ensuring safety and societal benefits over short-term financial gains. A for-profit OpenAI may prioritize shareholder interests, potentially compromising on safety work and hindering its commitment to a "merge and assist" provision that supports value-aligned projects achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Former OpenAI workers, including research and policy leaders, oppose the company's transition to for-profit status.
https://www.firstpost.com/tech/ex-openai-staffers-side-with-elon-musk-over-firms-for-profit-transition-file-lawsuit-13879279.htmlOpenAI has announced that its AI model GPT-4 will be retired from ChatGPT on April 30, 2025, and will be fully replaced by GPT-4o, the company's new multimodal model.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/gpt-4-to-be-replaced-by-gpt-4o-in-chatgpt-says-openai-1872514ByteDance is developing AI smart glasses, with Juro Osawa reporting that the company is working on a product that utilizes its AI capabilities. Meta Platforms' AI research lab FAIR is facing concerns about its future after Joelle Pineau's departure as head of AI research, with some insiders fearing it's "dying a slow death." In contrast, Microsoft-backed OpenAI has reduced the time and resources dedicated to testing the safety of its AI models, raising concerns that the technology is being rushed out without proper safeguards.
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/ai-daily-tiktok-parent-bytedance-working-on-ai-smart-glasses-1034576062Google is planning to integrate an AI-powered meme generator into its keyboard, allowing users to create and share humorous content with ease. The technology uses artificial intelligence to generate memes based on a user's input, such as a phrase or image. This feature is expected to be available in the coming months, although no specific release date has been announced.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/google-plans-to-bring-an-ai-meme-generator-to-your-keyboard-how-will-it-work-gboard-meme-studio-gemini-11744430593526.htmlMalaysia's Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has called for stronger digital safety measures in schools following a case involving AI-generated obscene images of students. Thirty-eight individuals, including a 12 or 13-year-old victim, have been identified as victims of the incident. Teo urged schools to respond with urgency to complaints involving digital abuse and to adopt or tighten their standard operating procedures to address the growing use of deepfake technology.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/04/12/deepfake-porn-incident-involving-johor-students-highlights-need-for-digital-safety-protocols-in-malaysian-schools-says-teo-nie-ching/172853