The Investment Adviser Association has relaunched its Career Center, a job site tailored for the investment advisory profession, with SmartJobBoard's AI-powered technology. The updated platform offers improved search functionality, AI-generated match scores for job seekers, and exclusive member benefits. IAA members can enjoy discounted job posting rates, while employers can take advantage of an exclusive 20% discount on job postings throughout April.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/investment-adviser-association-relaunches-career-center-powered-by-smartjobboard-to-better-connect-investment-industry-talent-302417506.htmlA growing number of businesses are adopting multi-agent workflows and generative AI (GenAI) to automate tasks. Around 50% of companies have identified multi-agent workflows as a key focus area, while 70% want to use GenAI for automation. In India, over 67% of firms reported that GenAI has positively impacted all stages of the software development lifecycle, with most seeing significant benefits from its adoption. Critical departments such as IT, customer service, marketing, operations, and product development are leading the way in AI adoption.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/india-embraces-agentic-ai-as-over-80-pc-firms-bet-on-future-of-automation-1/The "Best of Reason" podcast has featured an episode discussing the ethics of artificial intelligence in Japan. Hosted by Michael Shermer, the conversation centered around the potential risks and benefits of AI development, particularly in the context of a country like Japan with a unique cultural perspective on technology. Guests included Dr. Masanao Amano, a Japanese scientist, and Dr. Stuart Russell, an expert on artificial intelligence, who shared their insights on how Japan can balance innovation with responsible AI development.
https://reason.com/podcast/2025/04/01/the-best-of-reason-rise-of-the-samurai-lawyers/Mark Penn has appointed Kahan as Stagwell's first chief AI officer. As part of this role, Kahan will oversee AI integration across Stagwell's global network and work with Penn to develop AI-driven marketing solutions, including the Stagwell Marketing Cloud, which was introduced in 2022.
https://www.adweek.com/agencies/stagwell-appoints-john-kahan-as-first-chief-ai-officer/Market Logic Software has introduced an update to its AI-powered platform DeepSights, allowing users to access structured data analysis capabilities, enhancing the holistic understanding of both structured and unstructured data.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/market-logic-revolutionizes-market-intelligence-data-analysis-with-latest-release-of-deepsights-302417404.htmlThe European Parliament is urging the Commission to activate a blocking statute due to concerns over artificial intelligence's impact on democracy and human rights. MEPs are worried about internet restrictions on political freedom and the decline of women's rights, citing discrimination and violence against women and girls in conflicts. The EU must defend universal democratic values, principles, and human rights, with tools such as suspending European Neighbourhood policy projects that contribute to human rights violations. MEP Isabel Wiseler-Lima emphasized the need for the EU to reaffirm these values and support democracy, stating that Parliament will continue to call out abuses and protect those who fight for justice and respect.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20250331IPR27552/the-eu-must-keep-on-defending-universal-democratic-values-and-principlesOpenAI's latest image-generation feature with its GPT-4o model has led to a surge in usage, causing technical difficulties due to capacity challenges. CEO Sam Altman has requested users to give his GPUs a break as the company struggles to keep up with the demand. He warned that new releases may be delayed and services may be slow due to the issues. Altman is working on updates but expects them to be delayed. The image generator, which was touted as the "most advanced" yet, has stopped working for some users, while others have reported mediocre text generation. Altman asked companies with high GPU capacity to help alleviate the pressure, and users have flooded his comment section with suggestions and concerns about the situation.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/open-ai-ceo-sam-altmans-request-as-ghibli-trend-overloads-systems-8067213P&G partners with Harvard and Wharton to develop generative AI for digital transformation. The company aims to leverage AI research from the universities to enhance its product development process. According to PYMNTS News, P&G is exploring the use of generative AI to improve its product formulation and design capabilities. This move is part of the company's broader strategy to drive innovation and stay competitive in the market.
https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/how-generative-ai-affects-teamwork-at-companies/Rapidus, backed by the Japanese government, has begun pilot production of advanced chips in Hokkaido, a step towards regaining Japan's semiconductor leadership. The company's plant near New Chitose Airport is now ready for test production of next-generation 2-nanometer chips, with plans to mass produce them by 2027, crucial for technologies like AI and autonomous driving.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/04/02/companies/rapidus-test-production-start/