Alexandr Wang believes the US must secure its lead in AI within one to two years due to China's accelerating ambitions. He prioritizes meeting with government leaders, having spent four and a half hours testifying before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Wang sees Silicon Valley as committed to helping the US win the AI race, citing his own connections at global events like the Allen & Company Conference in Sun Valley.
https://nypost.com/2025/04/11/business/scale-ai-ceo-alexandr-wang-issues-stark-warning-about-china/A survey by Google and IPSOS found that almost half of Australians use generative AI, with 75% using it for work purposes. Meanwhile, a Workday HR platform survey revealed that 65% of Australian workers have their employers introducing AI in the workplace. However, some Australians are unknowingly using generative AI to send work emails without realizing the potential risks, costing one individual $2000.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/use-ai-to-write-emails-work-risks-pitfalls/aad554ec-0d8b-49c1-9047-f497e75ce3a2Global experts are calling for international cooperation, regulatory frameworks, and public trust to ensure safe and secure development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) due to its potential role in escalating cyberattacks. Policymakers, diplomats, and tech leaders emphasized the need for collective action at the Carnegie India Global Technology Summit in New Delhi. Ernst Noorman, Ambassador at Large for Cyber Affairs from the Netherlands, stated that while AI has enormous potential, it also comes with threats, similar to all new technologies.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/global-experts-call-for-ai-safety-regulation-and-international-cooperation-at-carnegie-technology-summit/Debjani Ghosh, a fellow at NITI Aayog and former president of Nasscom, discussed India's AI potential at the Carnegie Global Tech Summit in New Delhi. She highlighted the need for better understanding and agreement on the current state of AI in India, as well as its future direction.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/debjani-ghosh-delves-upon-indias-ai-potential-at-carnegie-global-tech-summit/DeepL, a global Language AI company, has been named to Forbes' 2025 AI 50 list for the second consecutive year, recognizing its leadership in AI-powered translation and writing solutions among highly competitive applicants from over 1,860 submissions.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/deepl-named-to-forbess-ai-50-list-for-second-consecutive-year-302426438.htmlGlobal experts are calling for AI safety, regulation, and international cooperation to prevent potential risks associated with artificial intelligence. The Carnegie Technology Summit brought together experts from around the world to discuss these issues. John Miller, a prominent figure in municipal supply, believes that 2025 will see an unprecedented surge in demand. In contrast, Irfan Pathan, a former cricketer, advised fans of MS Dhoni not to cross the line when criticizing his performance on the field. The summit also touched upon the topic of tariffs and manufacturing, with Apple CEO Tim Cook defending China as a location for production due to its low labor costs.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/global-experts-call-for-ai-safety-regulation-and-international-cooperation-at-carnegie-technology-summit-11744386710594.htmlGoogle has made significant job reductions in its hardware division, following a voluntary exit program offered in January, as the company shifts focus towards artificial intelligence and data centers amid increased competition from other tech giants.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/business/company-news/google-lays-off-employees-from-android-pixel-phone-teamsGoogle is reorganizing its teams, including reducing jobs and offering a voluntary exit program, as part of its efforts to become more agile and focused on artificial intelligence development.
https://nypost.com/2025/04/11/business/google-cuts-hundreds-of-jobs-in-android-chrome-division-report/Google has reduced staff as part of its efforts to become more nimble and effective since combining platforms and devices teams last year. The company made job cuts alongside a voluntary exit program initiated in January, following a trend among Big Tech players such as Meta, which laid off 5% of its lowest performers, and Microsoft, which trimmed 650 jobs from its Xbox unit in September. Other companies like Amazon and Apple have also reduced staff, with Amazon laying off employees in several units and Apple eliminating about 100 roles in its digital services group last year.
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