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April 27, 2025
Tech industry tried reducing AI’s pervasive bias. Now Trump wants to end its ‘woke AI’ efforts
Artificial intelligence technology that works well for the world’s billions of people of color was a business imperative for Google when the company asked sociologist Ellis Monk to help make its AI products more inclusive. Now, Trump’s administration is seeking to end these ‘woke AI’ efforts, raising concerns about the future of bias reduction in AI.
Ex-OpenAI workers ask California and Delaware AGs to block for-profit conversion of ChatGPT maker
Former OpenAI employees have requested that state attorneys general intervene to prevent the company’s transition from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity, citing concerns about the original mission and public interest.
OpenAI picks labor icon Dolores Huerta and other philanthropy advisers as it moves toward for-profit
OpenAI has appointed labor leader Dolores Huerta and other philanthropic advisers as it continues its transition toward a for-profit model, aiming to balance innovation with social responsibility.
Tech shares fall after Nvidia says new US controls on exports of AI chip will cost it $5.5 billion
Nvidia’s stock dropped after the company revealed that new U.S. export controls on AI chips would result in a $5.5 billion loss, impacting the global AI hardware market.
Irish privacy watchdog investigates Elon Musk’s X’s use of personal data to train Grok AI chatbot
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission is investigating whether Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) improperly used personal data to train its Grok AI chatbot, raising privacy concerns in the EU.
OpenAI countersues Elon Musk in legal dispute over ChatGPT maker’s business ambitions
OpenAI has filed a countersuit against Elon Musk, escalating a legal battle over the company’s direction and business ambitions related to ChatGPT and AI development.
Microsoft says it’s ‘slowing or pausing’ some AI data center projects, including $1B plan for Ohio
Microsoft is slowing or pausing several AI data center projects, including a $1 billion investment in Ohio, as it reassesses its infrastructure and environmental impact.
Microsoft’s AI division head wants to create a lasting relationship between chatbots and their users
Mustafa Suleyman, head of Microsoft’s AI division, envisions a future where chatbots form meaningful, ongoing relationships with users, enhancing productivity and trust.
ChatGPT’s viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns
Studio Ghibli-style images generated by ChatGPT have gone viral, sparking debate over copyright and the ethical use of AI in creative industries.
Judge allows newspaper copyright lawsuit against OpenAI to proceed
A federal judge has ruled that a copyright lawsuit brought by newspapers against OpenAI can proceed, potentially setting a precedent for AI and copyright law.
Amazon ends little-used privacy feature that let Echo users opt out of sending recordings to company
Amazon has discontinued a privacy feature that allowed Echo users to opt out of sending voice recordings to the company, raising new privacy concerns.
Novel method detects microbial contamination in cell cultures
Ultraviolet light “fingerprints” on cell
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Welcome to Chat Haus, the coworking space for AI chatbots
Chat Haus is a new coworking space concept designed specifically for AI chatbots, providing a collaborative environment for development and interaction among various AI agents.
Report finds Meta’s celebrity-voiced chatbots could discuss sex with minors
A recent report highlights concerns that Meta’s AI chatbots, some voiced by celebrities, may engage in inappropriate conversations with minors, raising questions about safety and content moderation in AI systems.
Google’s DeepMind UK team reportedly seeks to unionize
Members of Google’s DeepMind UK team are reportedly exploring unionization, reflecting growing concerns over working conditions and the future direction of AI research at the company.
Musk’s xAI Holdings is reportedly raising the second-largest private funding round ever
Elon Musk’s xAI Holdings is reportedly in the process of raising what could become the second-largest private funding round in history, signaling strong investor interest in advanced AI development.
Anthropic sent a takedown notice to a dev trying to reverse-engineer its coding tool
Anthropic has issued a takedown notice to a developer attempting to reverse-engineer its proprietary coding tool, highlighting ongoing tensions over intellectual property in the AI industry.
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A comprehensive overview of ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot that has transformed digital conversations, including its capabilities, limitations, and impact on various industries.
An OpenAI researcher who worked on GPT-4.5 had their green card denied
A researcher involved in developing OpenAI’s GPT-4.5 model reportedly had their U.S. green card application denied, raising questions about immigration policies affecting top AI talent.
Google’s AI search numbers are growing, and that’s by design
Google’s AI-powered search features are seeing increased usage, a result of deliberate product design choices aimed at integrating AI more deeply into the search experience.
Last day to boost your brand and host a Side Event at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
TechCrunch Sessions: AI offers companies a final opportunity to host side events and boost their brand presence at one of the industry’s leading conferences.
Chinese AI startup Manus reportedly gets funding from Benchmark at $500M valuation
Chinese AI startup Manus has reportedly secured funding from Benchmark, reaching a $500 million valuation and underscoring the global race for AI innovation.
Anthropic CEO wants to open the black box of AI models by 2027
Anthropic’s CEO has set a goal to make AI models more transparent and understandable by 2027, aiming to address concerns about the “black box” nature of current AI systems.
How do you define cheating in the age of AI?
As AI tools become more prevalent, educators and technologists are grappling with how to define and detect cheating, raising new ethical and practical challenges.
OpenAI rolls out a ‘lightweight’ version of its ChatGPT deep research tool
OpenAI has introduced a lighter version of its ChatGPT research tool, aiming to make advanced AI research more accessible to a broader audience.
Perplexity CEO says its browser will track everything users do online to sell ‘hyper personalized’ ads
Perplexity’s CEO revealed that its AI-powered browser will monitor all user activity to deliver highly personalized ads, sparking privacy concerns among users and experts.
Public comments to White House on AI policy touch on copyright, tariffs
The White House has received a wide range of public comments on AI policy, with key issues including copyright, tariffs, and the broader regulation of artificial intelligence.
OpenAI wants its ‘open’ AI model to call models in the cloud for help
OpenAI is developing an “open” AI model capable of leveraging other models in the cloud, aiming to enhance performance and flexibility for complex tasks.
OpenAI may be developing its own social platform, but who’s it for?
Rumors suggest OpenAI is working on a new social platform, but details remain unclear about its target audience and intended use cases.
Within six years, building the leading AI data center may cost $200B