The 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#commentsOffsetLightmatter, a $4.4 billion startup based in Mountain View, California, has released two new technologies to speed up AI chip connections using optical connections and silicon photonics. The company's interposer and "chiplet" products aim to improve the performance of chatbots, image generators, and other AI applications. Lightmatter has raised $850 million in venture funding and partners with GlobalFoundries to manufacture its interposer. Nvidia recently introduced similar optical technology in some of its chips, but its CEO noted it's not yet mature enough for widespread use.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/04/01/lightmatter-releases-new-photonics-technology-for-ai-chips-Missional 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 is finalizing a $40 billion funding round that includes a condition where if it fails to complete its restructuring by the end of the year, the round could be reduced by $20 billion. The company's largest shareholder, Microsoft, and California attorney general must approve the restructuring efforts. OpenAI faces a lawsuit from Elon Musk attempting to block the restructuring, and investors may receive their money back if the company doesn't complete it within two years.
https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/report-half-of-openais-pending-40-billion-funding-round-depends-on-restructuring/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".
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-04-01/business/industry/Daily-ChatGPT-users-rise-to-fresh-high-on-popular-Ghiblistyle-AI-images/2274854OpenAI's new image generation feature is causing issues with new signups as it has gained one million new users in an hour, doubling its audience for ChatGPT.
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