California lawmakers have advanced a measure to crack down on algorithmic pricing, with the aim of expanding antitrust law to curb such practices. The bill, AB 325, would prohibit businesses from using pricing algorithms trained on nonpublic data from competitors, and is being considered by lawmakers in similar bills for rent and surveillance pricing.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/algorithmic-pricing-ban-advances-in-california-legislatureCalifornia lawmakers have advanced a measure to crack down on algorithmic pricing, with the aim of expanding antitrust law to curb such practices. The bill (AB 325) would prohibit businesses from using pricing algorithms trained on nonpublic data from competitors, marking a significant step towards increased regulation in the tech industry.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/antitrust/algorithmic-pricing-ban-advances-in-california-legislatureChina's rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems is being flagged as a risk by US experts due to the lack of a federal framework in place. Technology experts warned that nimble and effective AI systems built by Chinese firms are threatening the US lead in this field, citing the need for a coordinated approach to counter China's advancements.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/chinas-ai-rise-flagged-as-risk-as-us-lacks-a-federal-frameworkChina is using artificial intelligence to generate and spread "controversial messages" online targeting Taiwan, according to a report by Taiwan's National Security Bureau. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) employs AI tools to create and disseminate these messages, which have been found on platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, X, and online forums. The bureau has identified over 510,000 "controversial messages" so far this year, with a focus on topics like Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's national security remarks and Chinese military patrols. Beijing's efforts aim to sow division within Taiwanese society through coordinated state media, social media, troll networks, and PR firms.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/04/08/taiwan-says-china-using-ai-to-spread-controversial-posts-over-510000-detected-this-year/172350China is using generative AI to spread disinformation against Taiwan in an effort to "divide" its public, according to Taiwan's National Security Bureau. China has increased military drills, trade sanctions, and influence campaigns against Taiwan in recent years, with the most recent being two days of war games near the island in November. The US and many of its allies have expressed concern over these actions, which Taiwan strongly rejects as an attempt to force it to accept Chinese sovereignty claims.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/08/asia-pacific/politics/taiwan-china-ai-disinformation/China has opened the world's first mega humanoid robot training hub with plans to teach over 100 models, as part of its efforts to advance robotics and artificial intelligence. The hub is designed to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers and developers to train and test humanoid robots, paving the way for their widespread adoption in various industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and space exploration.
https://interestingengineering.com/culture/china-ai-model-tuned-quantum-computerA string of lawsuits is targeting the use of artificial intelligence and algorithms in claims denials by private health insurers, including Cigna Corp., raising concerns over the industry's use of automation tools. The lawsuits allege that these tools are being used to improperly deny benefits to patients, potentially exposing insurers to significant risk. A California federal judge has partially allowed a case against Cigna to proceed, signaling that the use of AI in claims denials comes with legal hazards.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/ai-algorithm-based-health-insurer-denials-pose-new-legal-threatA recent study by PYMNTS found that consumer trust in traditional voice assistants has declined, with only 60% believing they will become as smart and reliable as humans by 2024, down from 73% in March 2023. In contrast, GenAI has seen significant adoption among U.S. consumers, with 34% having used it in the past 90 days. The shift towards newer technologies is attributed to growing expectations for technological progress, particularly among millennials and bridge millennials.
https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/63-percent-adoption-rate-shows-genai-enthusiasm-among-younger-consumers/The US government agency DOGE (Office of Domestic Economic and National Security Policy) has raised concerns among cybersecurity experts and government ethicists due to its use of AI and Signal, a private messaging app. The Trump administration's top officials have been accused of using AI to monitor workers' communications for potential anti-Trump or anti-Musk language, sparking worries about data security and the suppression of speech. DOGE is also bypassing vetting processes and chains of custody for official documents by working simultaneously out of Google Docs, and has been criticized for its secrecy and lack of transparency. The agency's actions have led to accusations that it is purging non-partisan public servants and installing loyalists who would turn a blind eye to corruption.
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