The California Supreme Court is urging the State Bar to provide details on how artificial intelligence (AI) was used to draft questions for the February Bar Exam. The court's request comes after it discovered that AI was used, but justices were not informed about this. The State Bar has petitioned to adjust applicants' scores, and the court wants to know how and why AI was utilized in developing the new exam questions.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/california-supreme-court-wants-bar-to-explain-ai-exam-questionsThe UAE will host 'AI@70: Towards a Global Humanity' in 2026, a global event that brings together top minds from academia, business, technology, philosophy, art, and science to discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The event is timed to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the Dartmouth Workshop, which established AI as a field of study. Dubai aims to harness AI's power to improve lives and advance societies through global cooperation and knowledge sharing. The event will be supported by US Ivy League University Dartmouth College and will precede the creation of the 'Humanity Lab', an eight-week incubator that fuses art, philosophy, and technology to develop new AI products reflecting humanity's changes.
https://www.emirates247.com/technology/world-s-greatest-ai-thinkers-to-meet-in-dubai-in-2026-celebrating-70-years-of-artificial-intelligence-2025-04-25-1.738942Google's AI search capabilities have raised concerns about the spread of misinformation online. The company's previous "fiasco" with suggesting people eat rocks for minerals and put glue in their pizza highlights the issue of relying on internet sources without critically evaluating information. As AI becomes more integrated into internet searches, there is a risk that bad information will be disseminated and taken as fact, leading to a "wonky, kinda garbage-y, slop-filled" online environment. Google's AI is already changing lives, and experts warn that while it will improve over time, the current phase of its development brings growing pains that must be endured.
https://www.insider.com/google-ai-makes-up-answers-sayings-phrases-badgers-2025-4Google's Google Workspace has over three billion users worldwide. To identify priorities, the company focuses on designing useful products by understanding customer usage patterns, leveraging decades of knowledge on productivity workflows. AI is a key factor in this process, enabling more precise user needs and becoming a "game-changer" in design philosophy. The human element remains central, with personalization being crucial to make AI tools sound less generic. Authenticity is also important, as the platform learns over time while keeping humans in the loop.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-gloves-are-off-when-it-comes-to-innovation-google-workspace-head-tells-us-why-ai-really-can-revolutionize-the-way-you-workIndia's AI spending is expected to increase by 2.7 times, with Generative AI (GenAI) set to command a remarkable 43% of total AI spending by next year. Currently, 49% of Indian organisations are either evaluating or planning AI implementation within the next 12 months.
https://indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/genai-set-to-dominate-indias-ai-spending-with-43-per-cent-share-by-2025-lenovo-cio-playbook-2715265-2025-04-25Representatives from various museums worldwide, including Chantilly Castle in France and the National Museum of Colombia, shared their experiences on the evolution of museums. They discussed how digital technology and artificial intelligence are being applied to enhance visitor engagement and improve collections management at institutions like Singapore Museum. The Palace Museum of China and China Arts and Crafts Museum (China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum) highlighted their use of AI-powered tools for conservation and restoration. These museums also emphasized the importance of lifelong learning platforms, with the Jordan Museum showcasing its educational programs and the Chantilly Castle representatives highlighting the role of museums in preserving cultural heritage.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/25/tmt-newswire/media-outreach-newswire/chinese-and-foreign-guests-gather-to-talk-about-innovation-and-development-of-museum-in-liangzhu-hangzhou/2099507A survey conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission found that 71% of respondents believed unsolicited text messages could influence their voting decisions. The survey was part of a broader investigation into the impact of technology on the electoral process, with experts warning of the potential for AI-powered tools to be used to target voters and sway their choices.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/western-australia/running-mates-unsolicited-texts-and-will-you-use-ai-to-choose-who-to-vote-for-20250424-p5ltzh.htmlThe European Commission is expanding its support for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act by continuing to provide guidance on the regulation, identifying stakeholder concerns, and exploring ways to simplify compliance. This effort aims to facilitate smoother implementation of the AI Act among EU member states.
https://natlawreview.com/article/european-commission-publishes-ai-continent-action-planMeta is expanding its advertising on Threads to all eligible advertisers globally, aiming to generate new revenue streams amid uncertainty over tariffs. The move comes as the company seeks to capitalize on emerging generative AI technology and compete with Elon Musk's X platform. Meta derives most of its revenue from advertising, which funds its multibillion-dollar investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/meta-opens-threads-to-advertisers-globally-1874797