Microsoft-backed AI firm Builder.ai has hired auditors after overstating its sales figures for two years, dropping revenue estimates for the second half of 2024 by about 25%. The company, which has raised over $450 million, attributed the drop to "sales channels not coming through" and cited a major setback.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/microsoft-backed-ai-firm-hires-auditors-after-overstating-salesCloudastructure has released its full financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, which are available on their website and at www.sec.gov. The company, headquartered in Palo Alto, California, reported a cost-effective security model that eliminates proprietary hardware and offers contract-free month-to-month pricing. This allows enterprise businesses to achieve proactive end-to-end security with unlimited 24/7 support, resulting in up to a 75% lower Total Cost of Ownership compared to other systems.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/01/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/cloudastructure-reports-2024-year-end-results-revenue-up-124-year-over-year-gross-profit-turns-positive/2083797A company called Dryad Networks has developed a drone called Silvaguard, an autonomous AI-enabled device that can detect fires and deliver video footage to firefighters in real-time. The drone was deployed after a fire was detected by the solar-powered gas sensors Silvanet, which alerted authorities within minutes. The drone flew autonomously to the location of the sensor, providing overhead infrared and optical video of the fire. However, commercial use of the drone is still pending approval from authorities.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/03/31/an-ai-based-drone-that-speeds-up-the-detection-and-monitoring-of-wildfires-is-presented-in-germanyThe US government is considering preempting state laws on the training, deployment, and testing of frontier AI models, a move that could address national security concerns but also threaten innovation and economic growth. Oliver Roberts Holtzman Vogel, an expert, suggests federal preemption to regulate AI development, while President Donald Trump's policy proposals introduce this issue as part of his artificial intelligence action plan.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/before-the-bar/openais-preemption-request-highlights-state-laws-downsidesUsing a generative AI model would bypass the entire reasoning process, eliminating the need for stages such as tracing AI reasoning and advancing reasoning strategies, as it can directly generate text without human thought processes. This approach could significantly reduce time, but may compromise on precision and understanding of context, potentially leading to less accurate results.
https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/ais-dual-nature-reasoning-models-emerge-as-key-differentiator-for-business/Several Hollywood studios are allowing fake trailers and clips to remain monetized on YouTube, despite exploiting actors without their permission and using AI, in order to generate ad revenue. This practice has drawn criticism from SAG-AFTRA, with the union stating that it creates a "race to the bottom" where technology companies prioritize short-term gains over lasting human creative endeavor. The tactic has been used for sequels or new franchise entries not being made, such as the James Bond film starring Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie, and for shows like Squid Game season 3 featuring Leonardo DiCaprio.
https://www.techspot.com/news/107350-youtube-demonetizes-fake-movie-trailer-channels-after-investigation.html#commentsOffsetMissional AI 2025 is a conference that brings together leaders from faith, technology, and innovation to explore the potential of artificial intelligence for global mission impact. The event aims to provide actionable insights and strategic tools for responsible AI use in Bible translation, evangelism, discipleship, and mission-driven initiatives. Founded as a global movement in 2021, Missional AI has already convened leaders from various fields to advance the strategic use of AI for Kingdom impact.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/missional-ai-2025-a-global-gathering-to-shape-the-future-of-ai-in-christian-mission-302416293.htmlThe Motion Picture Association (MPA) has responded to criticism from Hollywood guilds, including Sarah Silverman and The New York Times, over AI giants using copyrighted material without permission. The MPA argues that copyright law should be applied to new technology, citing the need for strong protections to preserve the creative industries' $2 trillion contribution to the US GDP. The association believes courts can handle fair use issues and opposes labeling requirements on works created with AI tools, as they would hinder creative freedom and conflict with the First Amendment.
https://deadline.com/2025/03/mpa-ceo-charlie-rivkin-say-copyright-law-key-in-ai-actoion-plan-1236355369/OpenAI's new image-generation tool has gained global attention after CEO Sam Altman changed his profile picture on X to a Ghibli-style version of himself. The tool allows users to convert their photos into illustrations inspired by Studio Ghibli films, such as "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Spirited Away". However, the rapid growth of this feature has raised copyright concerns and technological issues, prompting OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to introduce rate limits on the feature due to "graphic processing units melting".
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