Lloyds Bank is partnering with the University of Cambridge to train 300 senior bankers on artificial intelligence, as part of its technology overhaul. The training program aims to enhance the bank's AI capabilities and improve decision-making. Aisha S Gani, a key figure at Lloyds Banking Group Plc, is leading this initiative.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/hundreds-of-lloyds-bankers-head-back-to-school-to-learn-aiLloyds Bank is partnering with the University of Cambridge to train 300 senior bankers on artificial intelligence, as part of its technology overhaul. The training program aims to enhance the bank's AI capabilities and improve decision-making. Aisha S Gani, a key figure at Lloyds Banking Group Plc, is involved in this initiative.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/hundreds-of-lloyds-bankers-head-back-to-school-to-learn-aiLockheed Martin is partnering with Google Cloud to integrate AI capabilities into its operations, enhancing areas such as intelligence analysis and aerospace maintenance. The collaboration utilizes Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform to train and deploy large language models securely and at scale. This partnership reflects both companies' commitment to trustworthy and secure AI deployment, adhering to high security standards.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lockheed-martin-and-google-cloud-announce-collaboration-to-advance-generative-ai-for-national-security-302413514.htmlwebFrame's dynamic optimizations have enabled a 30% reduction in model size for AI models like Deepseek and LLama, while maintaining over 99% accuracy, thanks to Entropy-Weighted Quantization (EWQ). This technology is now combined with webAI's API layer, which can handle over 20,000+ concurrent requests per minute. The joint solution with MacStadium's Apple infrastructure allows for unprecedented AI deployment at scale, making it possible for a single laptop to serve multiple users with near real-time responses.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/webai-and-macstadium-announce-partnership-to-power-worlds-largest-ai-models-with-apple-silicon-302412640.htmlThe Australian Society of Authors CEO Lucy Hayward has accused Meta of using thousands of original books to train its AI, with no clear consent from the authors. This alleged use of copyrighted material raises concerns about intellectual property rights and the ethics of artificial intelligence development.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-27/hundreds-of-australian-authors-caught-up-in-lleged-meta-piracy-/105103482Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has been accused of "system theft" by authors whose work was used to train its AI model Llama without permission. The company investigated licensing agreements with authors and publishers but deemed them too slow and expensive. Meta's use of copyrighted material is defended as fair use, a legal doctrine that permits limited use of copyrighted content without owner permission. However, some experts, like Toby Walsh, dispute this claim, citing the large dataset used to train Llama, which includes 7.5 million books and 81 million research papers from the LibGen database, a project conceived in Russia in 2008.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/authors-angry-meta-trained-ai-using-pirated-books-in-libgen/105101436Fans of Studio Ghibli were thrilled to see a new version of ChatGPT transform popular internet memes or personal photos into the distinct style of Hayao Miyazaki, founder of the renowned Japanese animation studio behind "Spirited Away" and other beloved movies. However, this trend has raised concerns about artificial intelligence tools trained on copyrighted creative works, potentially threatening the livelihoods of human artists.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/chatgpts-viral/26GLTV7ECRF4JLPXFGYDI4IS4U/Studio Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki and filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki were presented with an AI machine that can animate images, which they found creepy and unnatural. Miyazaki expressed his disgust, comparing the AI's movements to those of his friend with a disability who struggles with easy movements due to stiff muscles. He stated he wouldn't incorporate this technology into his work and feels it's an insult to life itself.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/quot-i-would-never-incorporate-this-quot-what-studio-ghibli-039-s-hayao-miyazaki-once-said-about-ai-animation-8021037#pfrom=home-ndtv_lateststories_topstoriesImgNorth Korea tested kamikaze drones with artificial intelligence under Kim Jong-un's supervision, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) and Reuters. The country is also developing improved reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles capable of detecting targets on land and water. This development is part of North Korea's growing military cooperation with Russia, where North Korean troops deployed to fight in Ukraine have reportedly gained experience in drone warfare.
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