Artificial Intelligence NewsFeed

April 11, 2025

Cyber Experts Warn of AI Threats in New Delhi Summit

Global experts are calling for international cooperation, regulatory frameworks, and public trust to ensure safe and secure development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) due to its potential role in escalating cyberattacks. Policymakers, diplomats, and tech leaders emphasized the need for collective action at the Carnegie India Global Technology Summit in New Delhi. Ernst Noorman, Ambassador at Large for Cyber Affairs from the Netherlands, stated that while AI has enormous potential, it also comes with threats, similar to all new technologies.

https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/global-experts-call-for-ai-safety-regulation-and-international-cooperation-at-carnegie-technology-summit/

April 11, 2025

Debjani Ghosh Sees AI Potential in India

Debjani Ghosh, a fellow at NITI Aayog and former president of Nasscom, discussed India's AI potential at the Carnegie Global Tech Summit in New Delhi. She highlighted the need for better understanding and agreement on the current state of AI in India, as well as its future direction.

https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/debjani-ghosh-delves-upon-indias-ai-potential-at-carnegie-global-tech-summit/

April 11, 2025

DeepL Named to Forbes' 2025 AI 50 List Again

DeepL, a global Language AI company, has been named to Forbes' 2025 AI 50 list for the second consecutive year, recognizing its leadership in AI-powered translation and writing solutions among highly competitive applicants from over 1,860 submissions.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/deepl-named-to-forbess-ai-50-list-for-second-consecutive-year-302426438.html

April 11, 2025

Experts Warn of AI Safety Risks at Summit

Global experts are calling for AI safety, regulation, and international cooperation to prevent potential risks associated with artificial intelligence. The Carnegie Technology Summit brought together experts from around the world to discuss these issues. John Miller, a prominent figure in municipal supply, believes that 2025 will see an unprecedented surge in demand. In contrast, Irfan Pathan, a former cricketer, advised fans of MS Dhoni not to cross the line when criticizing his performance on the field. The summit also touched upon the topic of tariffs and manufacturing, with Apple CEO Tim Cook defending China as a location for production due to its low labor costs.

https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/global-experts-call-for-ai-safety-regulation-and-international-cooperation-at-carnegie-technology-summit-11744386710594.html

April 11, 2025

Google Cuts Hundreds of Hardware Jobs Amid Shift to AI

Google has made significant job reductions in its hardware division, following a voluntary exit program offered in January, as the company shifts focus towards artificial intelligence and data centers amid increased competition from other tech giants.

https://www.scrippsnews.com/business/company-news/google-lays-off-employees-from-android-pixel-phone-teams

April 11, 2025

Google Cuts Jobs in AI-Focused Restructuring Effort

Google is reorganizing its teams, including reducing jobs and offering a voluntary exit program, as part of its efforts to become more agile and focused on artificial intelligence development.

https://nypost.com/2025/04/11/business/google-cuts-hundreds-of-jobs-in-android-chrome-division-report/

April 11, 2025

Google Cuts Staff Amid Big Tech Layoffs Trend

Google has reduced staff as part of its efforts to become more nimble and effective since combining platforms and devices teams last year. The company made job cuts alongside a voluntary exit program initiated in January, following a trend among Big Tech players such as Meta, which laid off 5% of its lowest performers, and Microsoft, which trimmed 650 jobs from its Xbox unit in September. Other companies like Amazon and Apple have also reduced staff, with Amazon laying off employees in several units and Apple eliminating about 100 roles in its digital services group last year.

https://channelnewsasia.com/business/google-layoffs-platforms-devices-unit-5059236

April 11, 2025

Google Lays Off Hundreds at Android, Pixel Units

Google is laying off hundreds of employees from its Android, Pixel and Chrome teams to "operate more effectively". The move comes as the company seeks to streamline its operations. No specific number of jobs lost has been disclosed.

https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/google-lays-off-hundreds-in-android-pixel-and-chrome-team-to-operate-more-effectively-11744358570707.html

April 11, 2025

Hinton Predicts AI Teachers Will Revolutionize Education

Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel laureate, predicts that AI will become an exceptionally effective teacher within the next 10 years. By analyzing patterns from millions of learners, AI can identify what students misunderstand and provide personalized corrections. This technology is built on the foundations laid by Hinton himself, who previously expressed concerns about AI's future development, warning it could lead to systems more intelligent than humans that might take control.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/universities-to-become-redundant-godfather-of-ai-makes-bold-prediction-8138464#pfrom=home-ndtv_science