Sterne Kessler has launched Patent Assist AI, a proprietary generative AI tool that can generate patent application descriptions. The company developed the tool after conducting a blind test of commercially available drafting tools and publicly available large language models (LLMs), which outperformed some vendors considered by Sterne Kessler.
https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/2025/04/22/inside-ip-firm-sterne-kesslers-development-of-its-ai-patent-drafting-tool/Companies in the industry are urging the government to provide financial support due to difficulties in mobilizing capital quickly enough on their own. Industry watchers are monitoring whether these pledges translate into concrete investment plans for artificial intelligence (AI).
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-04-23/business/industry/Artificial-or-intelligent-Lee-Jaemyungs-100-trillion-won-AI-pledge-under-scrutiny/2290201Baidu has launched its new AI agent, Xinxiang, which can assist users in tasks such as information analysis and travel planning, offering a more efficient alternative to traditional chatbot services. The AI model is currently available on Android smartphones but an iOS version is pending review.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40359102/baidu-launches-ai-agent-xinxiang-for-android-platform-ios-version-under-reviewBesi Semiconductor Industries reported an 8.2% increase in order bookings in the first quarter, driven by Asian subcontractors ordering more AI-related data centre applications. The company's hybrid bonding solutions are expected to benefit from growing demand for AI-enabling technology, giving it a first-mover advantage. Despite this, revenue fell 6.1% to €144.1 million due to muted shipments in mobile and automotive applications. Besi expects steady revenue in the second quarter with a possible 5% deviation either way.
https://channelnewsasia.com/business/besi-reports-higher-bookings-ai-demand-picks-up-asia-5082731BMW plans to integrate artificial intelligence from Chinese startup DeepSeek into its new models in China starting later this year, with the goal of strengthening AI partnerships for vehicle integration. The company aims to incorporate Huawei's smart-connect system into its China-made cars by 2026.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40359084/bmw-to-integrate-deepseek-ai-in-its-new-vehicles-in-china-later-this-yearA California lawmaker, Titus Wu, is sponsoring legislation that would establish a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) models used on minors. The proposed measure, AB 1064, would limit the use of minors' data for training AI models and give parents the right to sue developers if their child is harmed by the technology. If enacted, it would be the most comprehensive law in the US, following a similar EU approach to regulating AI.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/ai-guardrails-for-children-advancing-in-california-legislatureChina has made significant advancements in science, including developing the world's fastest hard drive by Seagate Technology, a US-based company. Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have also been working on thorium reactors, which could potentially provide a safer and more sustainable alternative to traditional nuclear power sources. Meanwhile, scientists in China have reported a high mortality rate among AI researchers, with some notable cases including Dr. Fei-Fei Li, director of the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Lab, who has spoken out about the risks of working on advanced AI systems.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3307563/chinas-thorium-reactor-ai-scientists-dying-pursuit-greatness-7-science-highlights?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionCluely's founder Lee has posted a video on X, announcing his departure from the company and introducing a new slogan "Cheat on everything." In the video, Lee demonstrated how Cluely's AI tool can provide real-time information about art and age, allowing him to fabricate details during conversations. The startup claims its technology is a natural evolution of digital assistance, but the move has sparked concerns about the potential misuse of such capabilities.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-04-23/business/tech/Cluely-raises-53-million-in-seed-funding-for-AI-tool-that-helps-users-cheat-in-tests-and-at-work/2291900A new study by the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government and the Dubai Government Human Resources Department found that approximately 33% of Dubai government jobs are at risk due to generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Clerical support workers were identified as the most exposed, with 24% of their job tasks potentially taken over by AI.
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