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April 10, 2025

AkiraBot Spams 80,000 Sites via OpenAI API

SentinelOne has identified a new spam framework called AkiraBot, which can bypass CAPTCHA filters and generate spam using OpenAI's API. The campaign, targeting over 400,000 websites, successfully spammed more than 80,000 sites, including those with CAPTCHA filters in place.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/akirabot-network-hits-thousands-of-sites-with-captcha-bypassing-ai-spam

April 10, 2025

ChatGPT Upgrades with Personalized Conversation Memory

OpenAI has introduced a new feature for its ChatGPT AI chatbot, allowing it to remember past conversations for more personalized responses. This update aims to provide users with a more engaging and interactive experience. The company's CEO, Sam Altman, hinted at the upcoming release of major updates, including the o3 and o4-mini models, ahead of the GPT5 rollout.

https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/openai-rolls-out-a-new-feature-chatgpt-can-now-remember-past-conversations-for-more-personal-responses-11744307661004.html

April 10, 2025

OpenAI Tests AI Trustworthiness with Law Firms

OpenAI is conducting intensive domain-specific evaluations with companies in various sectors such as law, finance, insurance, healthcare, and accounting to develop more trustworthy AI systems. The company aims to create tailored benchmarks for each industry, which will be shared publicly, and plans to publish the findings at a later date.

https://www.adweek.com/media/openai-introduces-new-program-aimed-at-evaluating-domain-specific-ai-benchmarks/

April 9, 2025

AI Assets Pose M&A Legal Risks for Tech Firms

Artificial Intelligence Assets Pose Legal Risks for Tech Companies and Private Equity Firms During Mergers and Acquisitions. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) assets in mergers and acquisitions can be a double-edged sword, presenting opportunities for growth but also significant legal risks. According to experts Jennifer Everett and Dorian Simmons from Alston & Bird, businesses must develop strategies to address these risks, including data privacy and cybersecurity concerns.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/protecting-data-and-avoiding-pitfalls-with-ai-assets-during-m-a

April 9, 2025

AI Boosts Breast Cancer Detection Accuracy Rates

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare by creating smarter processes and systems, leading to cheaper and more efficient care for everyone. AI helps doctors flag issues, allowing them to focus on complex cases and improve diagnostic accuracy. For example, AI can aid in breast cancer detection through mammograms, enabling personalized and targeted treatments with a lower risk of side effects.

https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3305513/5-ways-ai-revolutionising-healthcare-robot-nurses-mental-health-support?module=top_story&pgtype=section

April 9, 2025

Alphabet Invests $75 Billion in AI Data Centers

Alphabet plans to invest $75 billion this year on data center capacity, primarily to support its generative AI efforts, including the Gemini model. CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized the potential of AI, stating it's a "big opportunity." The investment will also benefit enterprise customers and is part of a broader trend among Big Tech companies pouring billions into AI infrastructure in the US.

https://channelnewsasia.com/business/alphabet-ceo-reaffirms-planned-75-billion-capital-spending-2025-5055446

April 9, 2025

Alston & Bird Warns on AI M&A Risks, Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence Raises Legal Risks for Tech Companies and Private Equity Firms During Mergers and Acquisitions. Alston & Bird's Jennifer Everett and Dorian Simmons advise businesses to develop strategies for data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI risks as the availability of vast amounts of operational and consumer data and advancements in artificial intelligence present opportunities for dealmakers to drive growth by enhancing operations and developing new products and services.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/protecting-data-and-avoiding-pitfalls-with-ai-assets-during-m-a

April 9, 2025

Alston & Bird Warns on AI M&A Risks

Artificial Intelligence Assets Pose Legal Risks for Tech Companies and Private Equity Firms During Mergers and Acquisitions. Jennifer Everett and Dorian Simmons of Alston & Bird advise businesses to develop strategies for data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI risks as the availability of vast amounts of operational and consumer data increases opportunities for growth through enhanced operations and new products and services.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/private-equity/protecting-data-and-avoiding-pitfalls-with-ai-assets-during-m-a

April 9, 2025

Alston & Bird Warns on AI Risks in M&A Deals

Artificial Intelligence Assets Pose Legal Risks for Tech Companies and Private Equity Firms During Mergers and Acquisitions. Companies like Alston & Bird are advising businesses on data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI risks in mergers and acquisitions. The availability of vast amounts of operational and consumer data, combined with advancements in artificial intelligence, presents opportunities to drive growth by enhancing operations and developing new products and services.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/capital-markets/protecting-data-and-avoiding-pitfalls-with-ai-assets-during-m-a