Open AI's GPT-4 has launched an image-generation feature that is being used to create cutesy images of celebrities, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Elon Musk, in the style of Studio Ghibli. The trend has sparked a debate about whether ChatGPT is stealing people's faces without their consent.
https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/openai-chatgpt-ghibli-art-generator-privacy-concerns-safety-photos-13876043.htmlPurdue University's CERIAS is partnering with Collaborative Digital Innovations (CDI) to strengthen AI security for regulated industries through interdisciplinary research and R&D. The partnership aims to help organizations navigate AI adoption while maintaining compliance and resilience against emerging threats, leveraging CDI's AI security platform COMPLiQ.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/compliq-and-purdue-university-partner-to-advance-ai-security-and-compliance-research-302414513.htmlArtificial intelligence can help scientists identify patients at risk of a serious arrhythmia that is capable of triggering cardiac arrest and sudden death. Researchers from Inserm, Paris Cite University, and AP-HP developed a network of artificial neurons to analyze data from over 240,000 ambulatory electrocardiograms, identifying patients at risk in over 70% of cases. This algorithm could improve the anticipation of arrhythmias, responsible for over 5 million deaths worldwide each year, by imitating human brain functions and analyzing millions of hours of heartbeats from six countries.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/ai-can-identify-patients-at-risk-of-serious-arrhythmia-prevent-sudden-death-1/The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has released a research paper suggesting that AI is becoming increasingly inevitable and that creators must adapt to technological pressure. The report, funded by US tech billionaire Larry Ellison, argues that artists should not be exempt from the impact of AI on copyright law. In contrast, Keir Starmer's government plans to exempt Big Tech companies from copyright law, allowing them to use online material to improve their AI products without permission.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14551391/Artists-adapting-Artificial-Intelligence-using-work-leaked-Tony-Blairs-warns.htmlChina has unveiled a world-first emergency rescue robot that can operate in quadrupedal, wheeled, and tracked modes to aid in disaster response situations. The robot is designed to navigate challenging terrain and provide assistance in various scenarios, such as search and rescue operations, medical emergencies, and environmental disasters.
https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/chinas-supersonic-jet-concordeChinese investors, including high-net-worth individuals, remain optimistic about tech stocks due to the AI boom and Beijing's vision for the sector. According to Judy Hsu, CEO of wealth and retail banking at Standard Chartered, Chinese investors believe in the long-term prospects of companies involved in artificial intelligence and information technology infrastructure, despite concerns over frothy valuations.
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3304234/deepseek-has-boosted-faith-rich-chinese-investors-tech-stocks-stanchart-banker?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionIn rural China, where nearly a third of the population lives, residents are turning to AI for advice on farming and pest control, thanks to the success of DeepSeek's open-source models. The Hangzhou-based start-up has sparked a nationwide interest in AI adoption, with Chinese tech giants like Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent Holdings developing easy-to-use chatbots to expand its reach.
https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3304395/deepseek-moment-playing-out-rural-china-peasants-seek-ai-advice?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionThe rise of AI-powered platforms and generators has raised concerns over biometric data privacy, potentially leading to breaches, stalking, and unauthorized data harvesting. To safeguard one's digital identity, individuals can take precautions such as disabling facial recognition features on social media and smartphones, limiting app permissions, and advocating for stricter regulations on companies' use of biometric data.
https://www.ibtimes.sg/our-team-needs-sleepsam-altman-ai-ghibli-image-generations-overwhelming-demand-openai-79255The Indian stock market has seen a significant shift in the first quarter of 2025, with Reliance Industries' share price leading the charge. HDFC Bank and TCS also saw notable gains, while Infosys and HUL experienced losses. The market is now dominated by AI agents, with companies like Reliance Industries and others investing heavily in this emerging technology.
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