Dubai is strengthening its position as a global centre for AI with strategic partnerships, including one with DFF (Dubai Future Foundation), to enhance access to capital and boost direct investment in the AI sector. Antler, named the world's leading AI investor in 2024, will collaborate with DFF to accelerate innovation in the MENAP region. The collaboration comes as global investment in AI companies surged by 62% in 2024 to reach USD 110 billion, with AI now representing one-third of global venture capital investment.
https://www.emirates247.com/technology/dubai-s-antler-2nd-residency-selects-96-founders-from-over-10-000-applicants-representing-39-nationalities-2025-04-24-1.738918The GC Midwest 2025 conference featured a panel discussion on the thoughtful approach to GenAI, led by Gibbons' experts. Dustin McDaniel, Co-Chair of the State Attorneys General Group at Cozen O'Connor and former Attorney General of Arkansas, discussed the importance of balancing innovation with regulatory compliance. Justin Johnson, President of the Chicago Office & Partner at Latitude Legal, highlighted the need for a strategic approach to GenAI adoption. Liz Murrill, Attorney General for the State of Louisiana, emphasized the role of AI in enhancing client service and strategic excellence.
https://www.law.com/2025/04/23/legal-speak-at-gc-midwest-2025-emily-dillingham-corporate-counsel-for-litigation-and-regulatory-at-kellanova/Indian IT firms are leveraging AI to drive sales growth with reduced staffing needs, citing efficiency gains as a key factor. HCL Technologies Ltd. and LTIMindtree Ltd., two major outsourcing companies, report that artificial intelligence is helping them maintain revenue growth without the need for additional employees.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/india-it-firms-tap-ai-to-fuel-sales-growth-with-fewer-new-staffMeta's AI assistant is a persistent blue circle that appears by default on its platform, raising concerns over user autonomy and control. Critics argue that users cannot disable it, despite Meta claiming it is "entirely optional." Privacy advocates are critical of the move, citing potential data misuse and the use of potentially compromised training data. The lack of transparency and control has fueled calls for greater accountability and the ability to opt out entirely, adding to global discussions about consent, data ethics, and AI in everyday communications.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/601515-whatsapp-users-express-frustration-over-non-removable-meta-ai-featureUS President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling on the Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education to develop a plan to train one million new apprentices in skilled trades and emerging industries such as artificial intelligence by April 2026.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/trump-calls-for-one-million-new-trainees-in-skilled-trades-aiSouth Korea's data protection authority has accused Chinese startup DeepSeek of transferring user information, including prompts, without permission during its launch in the country's app market. The Personal Information Protection Commission alleges that Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co Ltd did not obtain consent while sending personal info to companies in China and the US.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1304665-south-korea-raises-alarm-citing-user-information-transfer-by-deepseekSouth Korea's data protection authority has found that Chinese AI app DeepSeek was transferring personal data, including device and network information, to a cloud services platform without users' consent. The data was sent to servers at Beijing-based Volcano Engine while the app was still available for download.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/24/world/skorea-says-deepseek-transferred-data-to-chinese-company-without-consent/2098326South Korea's data protection authority has found that Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek transferred user information, including prompts, without consent when its app was launched in the country in January. The Personal Information Protection Commission stated that DeepSeek sent content to Beijing Volcano Engine Technology along with device and network information, violating agency rules on protecting personal data.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/south-korea-says-deepseek-transferred-user-data-prompts-without-consent-1874801South Korea's data protection authority has found that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek transferred user information and prompts without consent while its app was available for download in South Korea's app market, violating local regulations.
https://www.asiaone.com/asia/south-korea-says-deepseek-transferred-user-data-prompts-without-consent