Netflix is testing a new AI-powered search engine to help users find TV shows and movies. The OpenAI-powered search engine allows customers to look for content using specific terms, such as their mood, enabling more precise searches.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/netflix-testing-new-ai-search-engine-to-help-users-find-shows-movies-1872499A dozen former OpenAI employees have filed a legal brief supporting Elon Musk's lawsuit to maintain the non-profit status of the company, which they claim would "fundamentally violate" its mission. The former employees, who held technical and leadership roles, argue that the non-profit structure is crucial for overseeing the for-profit AI development entity and ensuring alignment with humanitarian goals. They also point out that many employees joined OpenAI because of its non-profit status and that it helped with recruitment. In contrast, OpenAI argues that removing the non-profit's controlling role would allow it to raise funds from investors and enrich the non-profit with resources.
https://channelnewsasia.com/business/group-ex-openai-employees-back-musks-lawsuit-halt-openai-restructure-5061286Evie Hilliar, an artist, expresses concerns about the impact of AI on art, stating that while she opposes the use of AI to replicate other artists' styles, she believes it's inevitable and already happening.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/ai-art-damaging-australian-artists-livelihoods-experts-say/ad613fc2-fc6f-40b5-8bf6-126f9266a12fOpenAI is set to retire its GPT-4 AI model and launch new models, including GPT-4.1, next week. The company's decision comes as the technology continues to evolve with advancements in artificial intelligence. This move may impact users who rely on the current GPT-4 model for various applications, including language translation and text generation.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/openai-to-retire-gpt-4-new-ai-models-including-gpt-4-1-likely-to-launch-next-week-chatgpt-11744423055214.htmlOpenAI is set to launch new AI models, including GPT-4.1, an enhanced version of its multimodal model, alongside the full version of the o3 reasoning model and o4-mini model. The company's CEO, Sam Altman, had previously announced that these models would be released within a couple of weeks.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/openai-likely-to-launch-gpt-41-o3-and-o4-mini-next-week-1872522Lee Chean Chung, Chairman of the Centre of Regional Strategic Studies (CROSS), emphasized Malaysia's role in harnessing AI for regional and global impact at the ASEAN-China Media and Think Tank Forum in Kuala Lumpur. He proposed joint initiatives with China to create AI research centers, innovation hubs, and talent development programs. Lee envisioned a future where AI tools developed in one region benefit others, such as diagnostic AI supporting rural healthcare systems in Borneo. Malaysia's strategic location, diverse workforce, and robust infrastructure make it an ideal candidate to lead digital transformation across ASEAN.
https://opengovasia.com/2025/04/12/malaysia-well-positioned-to-lead-aseans-digital-and-ai-innovation/An AI startup founder faced criticism in a New York courtroom for using an AI-generated avatar, named "Jim", to present its legal argument without informing the court. The founder submitted a video featuring Jim to make its case, but this move was seen as a breach of protocol and raised concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in legal proceedings.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/wake-up-call-ai-entrepreneur-berated-for-generated-lawyerArtificial intelligence and manipulated images have had a relatively limited impact on the 2025 Canadian federal election campaign, contrary to initial concerns. According to Penny Daflos, the halfway point of the campaign has seen AI-generated content and fake images not play as significant a role as expected.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/surprises-and-old-patterns-ai-and-misinformation-in-the-2025-federal-election-campaign/Alexandr Wang believes the US must secure its lead in AI within one to two years due to China's accelerating ambitions. He prioritizes meeting with government leaders, having spent four and a half hours testifying before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Wang sees Silicon Valley as committed to helping the US win the AI race, citing his own connections at global events like the Allen & Company Conference in Sun Valley.
https://nypost.com/2025/04/11/business/scale-ai-ceo-alexandr-wang-issues-stark-warning-about-china/