Nvidia's CEO, Huang, outlined a new strategy for the company at its annual developer conference in March, focusing on AI chips that can run applications rather than build large models. Nvidia introduced several new chip generations, including the Blackwell Ultra and Feynman processors, with the latter set to arrive in 2028. The company also launched a desktop version of its AI chips, DGX Spark, targeting AI researchers. The upcoming Computex event in Taipei will feature over 1,400 exhibitors, marking the first major gathering of computer and chip executives in Asia since US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Asian companies.
https://channelnewsasia.com/business/nvidias-huang-set-showcase-latest-ai-tech-taiwans-computex-5138516Workday Inc. has been ordered to face a nationwide class-action lawsuit alleging its AI-based hiring tools discriminated against job seekers aged 40 or over, with Derek Mobley meeting the low bar needed for conditional certification under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. The US District Court for the Northern District of California ruled that Workday's algorithmic screening tools had a disparate impact based on age, and Mobley's case will proceed as a class-like lawsuit.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/class-action/workday-ai-bias-suit-to-go-forward-as-age-claim-class-actionA Microsoft employee, who has been with the company for 25 years, was laid off due to an algorithm, coinciding with his birthday. The decision sparked sympathy on social media, with users expressing outrage towards the company's handling of the situation. Microsoft claims the layoffs are part of its efforts to stay competitive by automating routine tasks and allowing employees to focus on higher-value work.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/microsoft-worker-sacked-after-25-years-of-service-on-birthday-wife-shares-emotional-post-8447202#pfrom=home-ndtv_lateststoriesMalicious actors are exploiting social media platforms and messaging apps like Telegram to spread misinformation about cryptocurrency assets and DeFi markets, using AI bots to pollute chats with fake news and manipulate retail investors. This phenomenon is particularly concerning as it can lead to herd trading, as seen in the GameStop saga where users on a Reddit forum bought up stock en masse, potentially destabilizing the market and leaving it vulnerable to exploitation by sophisticated actors.
https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/05/18/trading-bots-are-evolving-what-happens-when-ai-cheats-the-marketDubai's Roads and Transport Authority has successfully implemented smart systems and artificial intelligence in its public bus service, significantly improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction. The initiative has enabled the bus network to cover approximately 88% of the emirate, with a fleet of 1,390 buses completing 11,000 daily trips and covering over 333,000 kilometres. Director-General Mattar Al Tayer aims to further improve connectivity by integrating the bus service with Dubai Metro, encouraging residents to opt for public transport for their daily commutes.
https://www.emirates247.com/uae/public-bus-coverage-now-reaches-88-of-dubai-s-urban-areas-rta-2025-05-18-1.739354Ruijin Hospital in China has reached a total of 5PB of health data, with an annual increase of 1.5PB due to new medical technologies. The rise of DeepSeek, a system used by over 800 public hospitals nationwide, has led to increased AI technology deployment in Chinese hospital systems. According to Min Dong, deputy director of the Cloud Computing and Big Data Research Institute at the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, this has significantly improved service delivery efficiency. However, existing challenges with large-scale medical AI application need to be addressed.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202505/1334273.shtmlThe International Event, themed "Designing the future society for our lives", features interactive exhibitions showcasing cutting-edge technologies like AI and robotics, sustainable solutions in architecture, energy, and healthcare, as well as smart cities exhibits. The forum, which opened in April, will run until October and is expected to attract nearly 30 million visitors.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/bulgaria/971840-radev-our-participation-in-the-osaka-exhibition-will-show-the-modern-image-of-bulgaria-as-a-regional-innovation-hubRenewed trade talks have led to significant tariff reductions between countries, marking a shift from conflict to collaboration. China's DeepSeek has made strides in AI development, releasing a free chatbot app and the reasoning model R1, showcasing potential for cooperation in this critical domain.
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3310252/us-china-trade-talks-should-pave-way-ai-safety-treaty?module=opinion&pgtype=section#commentsA California federal judge has proposed a potential path for a group of authors to certify a nationwide class action against Anthropic, a generative AI firm, in a copyright infringement lawsuit. The authors claim that Anthropic's technology allows users to generate content without proper attribution or compensation. The judge suggested grouping the authors into a single class based on their use of Anthropic's platform, but this move has been met with resistance from the authors' lawyers, who argue that individualized damages are more suitable for each plaintiff.
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