A survey by Google and IPSOS found that almost half of Australians use generative AI, with 75% using it for work purposes. Meanwhile, a Workday HR platform survey revealed that 65% of Australian workers have their employers introducing AI in the workplace. However, some Australians are unknowingly using generative AI to send work emails without realizing the potential risks, costing one individual $2000.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/use-ai-to-write-emails-work-risks-pitfalls/aad554ec-0d8b-49c1-9047-f497e75ce3a2Cybersecurity expert has detailed the OpenAi initiative, a project focused on developing AI-powered tools to improve cybersecurity. The initiative aims to create more secure and efficient systems for protecting against cyber threats.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/cybersecurity-expert-details-openai-initiative-trump-oracle-security-tech#External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that there is no determination about a possible ban on the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek, as per his remarks at the 9th Carnegie Global Tech Summit in New Delhi.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/i-dont-think-there-is-any-determination-eam-jaishankar-on-possibility-of-ban-on-deepseek/The tech industry is failing to regulate online content effectively, allowing misinformation to spread and earn creators millions of dollars. Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, has seen a 55% increase in creator accounts since 2023, with over $20 billion generated from advertising revenues shared between social platforms and content creators in 2024. This incentivizes creators to produce viral posts, even if they are false or AI-generated. Experts say that platforms like Meta should do more to prevent misinformation, while governments and local civil society organizations also have a role to play in tackling the issue.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/04/11/making-money-out-of-a-disaster-fake-news-in-myanmar-quakeMicrosoft's researchers have found that popular AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI struggle with debugging tasks, even for experienced developers. In contrast, generative AI has a solid use case in programming workflows, as Google claims that around 25% of new code is now AI-generated. Microsoft is open-sourcing their tools to facilitate research on this topic.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-study-claims-ai-is-still-struggling-to-debug-softwareThe Paris-based energy policy advisory group predicts that artificial intelligence will drive a surge in electricity demand from data centres, which could power up to two million households. In response, US President Donald Trump has launched the "National Council for Energy Dominance" to boost electricity production and reduce reliance on coal, which currently accounts for 30% of data centre energy needs. However, this growth is expected to increase carbon emissions linked to electricity consumption from 180 million tonnes to 300 million tonnes by 2035, a relatively small share of the global total of 41.6 billion tonnes estimated in 2024.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1300024-ai-surge-to-double-data-centre-electricity-demand-by-2030-ieaThe US is investing heavily in AI, with a recent report showing $9.3 billion in investment, nearly 12 times that of China's $9.3 billion. However, concerns are growing among Americans about the impact of AI on jobs and society. A Pew Research Center survey found a significant gap between AI experts and the general public in their perception of AI's benefits. Experts believe AI will have a positive impact, but only 17% of the public shares this view. Problematic AI, such as deepfakes and cyber scams, is underreported and expected to increase. The FDA has authorized over 200 AI-enabled medical devices in 2023, while states are leading the way in regulating AI through over 130 bills passed by the end of 2024.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/report-takes-wide-ranging-look-at-ai-and-its-absolutely-astonishing-pace-of-development-stanford-institute-for-human-centered-artificial-intelligence-ai-index-report#Yiren Digital Ltd., a Chinese AI-powered platform, has received regulatory approval for its proprietary "Zhiyu Large Model", a versatile foundation model that enables secure and efficient intelligent solutions across various business applications. The model's features include real-time content processing, automated contract review, multilingual translation, and code generation capabilities, which have been integrated into the company's core workflows to drive efficiency gains. Yiren Digital aims to broaden the model's applications, focusing on enhancing consumer-facing interactions through AI-powered interfaces, with a goal of delivering more natural human-like engagement. The company has developed seven proprietary AI systems, including the ZhuQue platform, which generated annual cost savings of RMB 44 million in 2024. With regulatory approval, Yiren Digital anticipates accelerated enhancement of its existing systems and smoother realization of its comprehensive AI commercialization strategy.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/yiren-digitals-zhiyu-large-model-gains-regulatory-approval-for-commercial-use-marking-new-milestone-in-ai-innovation-302426443.htmlChatGPT's updated feature allows users to leverage their past conversations with the AI, enabling more tailored responses that consider individual preferences and interests. This enhancement is expected to improve its performance in various applications such as writing assistance, seeking advice, learning, and other areas where personalized support is valuable.
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