The US government is using AI technology to scan social media accounts of international students and applicants for potential terrorist sympathies. Following an internal directive by Senator Rubio, thousands of student visa holders' social media accounts are being reviewed, with a focus on those who may have shared or liked posts deemed "anti-national". The review process has tightened scrutiny on foreign nationals, and authorities are also checking internal databases to identify visa holders who were arrested but remained in the US under the previous Biden administration.
https://indiatoday.in/world/us-news/story/us-using-ai-to-spy-on-international-students-even-instagram-likes-can-get-deported-visa-f1-mark-rubio-trump-2690421-2025-04-02A team of researchers used AI tool scNET to investigate the behavior of T cells under different conditions. The study found that scNET revealed the effects of treatments on T cells and increased their cytotoxic activity against tumors, a discovery not possible before due to high data noise. This breakthrough could accelerate drug development and improve disease understanding, with the researchers highlighting the potential of AI tools like scNET to decode complex cell behaviors and design targeted therapies.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/health/israeli-researchers-develop-ai-tool-to-decode-cell-responses-to-drugs/Sentient has launched Open Deep Search (ODS), an open-source search framework that surpasses Perplexity and OpenAI's GPT-4o Search Preview in terms of accuracy and transparency. The company, backed by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, aims to make search community-driven by providing access to its underlying algorithms, as stated by co-founder Himanshu Tyagi.
https://www.adweek.com/media/peter-thiel-backed-ai-startup-sentient-pitches-itself-more-transparent-than-openai-and-perplexity/Switzerland has expanded its export controls on dual-use goods, particularly those related to emerging technologies such as quantum computing, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and additive manufacturing. The move aims to harmonize Swiss export controls with international standards while ensuring access to these technologies for the country's industry and research.
https://channelnewsasia.com/business/switzerland-expands-export-controls-dual-use-goods-5039801A 16-year-old boy from Gladstone Park Secondary College was arrested after using AI to edit photos of female students at Bacchus Marsh Grammar and other schools, creating fake nude images that were shared on social media. A 12-year-old girl at Bundoora Secondary College was previously targeted by classmates who used Discord to share rape threats and harassment, with her mother claiming the school took no action.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14561095/haileybury-group-chat-boys-private-school-police-investigation.htmlSeveral potential bidders, including Perplexity AI's founder Jesse Tinsley, have proposed acquiring TikTok's US operations with offers of over $30 billion. Billionaire Frank McCourt has also organized a consortium offering $20 billion for the app. Microsoft was previously mentioned as an interested party by former US President Donald Trump. If no deal is reached before April 5, the original ban will go back into effect, imposing penalties on corporations providing access to the app and removing it from storefronts.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-02/donald-trump-cabinet-meeting-tiktok-deal/105126058TikTok continues to operate in the US, with 170 million users, after tech giants Apple, Google, and Oracle agreed to support the app without facing potential fines from Trump's Justice Department. The president had initially suspended a ban on TikTok for 75 days, but now expects a deal by Saturday. He is meeting with aides about potential investors, including Oracle and Blackstone, amid concerns over national security data harvesting. A Supreme Court ruling previously upheld that national security concerns outweigh free-speech claims, citing the ability of TikTok to access user data without consent.
https://apnews.com/article/trump-tiktok-ban-china-supreme-court-37284ac35241b1822c9f5da7c9d719d2Treon, a leading technology company, is helping businesses boost productivity, increase operational transparency, and improve sustainability through its platform, Treon Connect. This platform uses AI-driven analytics to detect errors early on and extend the lifespan of equipment, monitor facilities, enhance productivity, and ensure safety in various industries. Global top-tier companies trust Treon for secure, customized products that seamlessly integrate into existing business solutions.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/treon-industrial-node-x-der-benchmark-der-nachsten-generation-fur-vorausschauende-wartung-302418440.htmlTrustpilot has launched new features to help businesses turn customer feedback into actionable insights, enabling them to improve their trust scores and relationships with customers. According to a PWC Trust Survey, only 30% of consumers trust businesses in various industries, despite executives believing their companies are highly trusted by consumers. Alicia Skubick, Chief Customer Officer at Trustpilot, emphasizes the importance of using customer feedback to drive business success. The new features allow businesses to gather more specific and actionable feedback, understand customers better, analyze review trends, promote relevant reviews, customize social proof, and make data-driven decisions. Companies such as Fiserv have seen benefits from using Trustpilot's platform, with Josh Cocciardi, Marketing Analyst at Fiserv Canada, stating that the new insights capabilities provide valuable information to improve customer engagement and behavior.
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