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April 28, 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, new political efforts are targeting these diversity initiatives.
Ex-OpenAI workers ask California and Delaware AGs to block for-profit conversion of ChatGPT maker
Former OpenAI employees have requested state attorneys general to intervene and prevent the company from converting to a for-profit model, citing concerns about the original nonprofit mission and public benefit.
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 transitions toward a for-profit structure, 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 reported that new U.S. export controls on AI chips will result in a $5.5 billion loss, causing a drop in tech shares and raising concerns about the global AI chip 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 X, formerly Twitter, used personal data without consent to train its Grok AI chatbot, raising privacy concerns across 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 announced it is slowing or pausing several AI data center projects, including a $1 billion investment in Ohio, as it reassesses its infrastructure strategy.
Microsoft’s AI division head wants to create a lasting relationship between chatbots and their users
Mustafa Suleyman, head of Microsoft’s AI division, discusses the company’s vision for building long-term, trust-based relationships between users and AI chatbots.
ChatGPT’s viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns
Viral images generated by ChatGPT in the style of Studio Ghibli have sparked 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 filed by The New York Times against OpenAI can proceed, 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.
French publishers and authors sue Meta over copyright works used in AI training
Meta is facing a lawsuit from French publishers and authors who allege
Top 10 AI News
Private Equity Firms Target Defense Assets Once Seen as Toxic
Private equity firms are targeting European defense industry assets.
Singapore Seeks Drug Concessions in US Tariff Talks, ST Says
Singapore is seeking drug concessions in US tariff talks.
How 12 Climate Tech Startups Are Shaping the Energy Transition in a Turbulent World
The winners of BloombergNEF’s annual Pioneers awards are racing to deploy the next generation of climate solutions.
Huawei Set to Test Powerful AI Chip to Rival Nvidia’s, WSJ Says
Huawei is set to test a powerful AI chip to rival Nvidia’s.
Elon Musk’s XAI Holdings Is in Discussions to Raise $20 Billion
Elon Musk’s XAI Holdings is in discussions to raise $20 billion.
Reid Hoffman Says Tariffs, Spending Cuts Could Hurt US AI Lead
Reid Hoffman says tariffs and spending cuts could hurt the US AI lead.
Microsoft Is Releasing Windows Recall Tool After Security Fixes
Microsoft is releasing a Windows Recall tool after security fixes.
Microsoft to Contract Out More Software Selling in the Age of AI
Microsoft will contract out more software selling in the age of AI.
Trump Administration Pressures Europe to Ditch AI Rulebook
The Trump administration is pressuring Europe to ditch the AI rulebook.
What Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Can Learn From Israeli Air Defenses
An exclusive look at what Israel’s upgraded air defense system can (and can’t) do holds lessons for the US as it pushes for a missile shield.
DeepSeek Challenges Everyone’s Assumptions About AI Costs
The Chinese upstart says its rival to ChatGPT comes at a fraction of the cost, raising questions about the rationale for stratospheric AI budgets.
AI Needs So Much Energy It’s Distorting US Power for Millions of Homes
Analysis of data from US homes in urban and rural areas shows a strong link between proximity to data centers and high levels of power distortions.
Masayoshi Son’s Quest to Become the Next Nvidia
The billionaire SoftBank founder promises to invest $100 billion in the US as part of a sweeping redemption plan.
AI Generates Loads of Carbon Emissions. It’s Starting to Cut Them, Too
Shrinking the world’s carbon footprint will require poring over vast datasets to spot solutions — something computers do better and faster than humans.
Huawei Set to Test Powerful AI Chip to Rival Nvidia’s, WSJ Says
Huawei is set to test a powerful AI chip to rival Nvidia’s.
Tesla Hikes Canadian Prices and Pushes Its Pre-Tariff Inventory
Tesla hikes Canadian prices and pushes its pre-tariff inventory.
Only Google Can Run Chrome, Company’s Browser Chief Tells Judge
The company’s browser chief tells a judge that only Google can run Chrome.
Microsoft Is Releasing Windows Recall Tool After Security Fixes
Microsoft is releasing a Windows Recall tool after security fixes.
AI Wants More Data. More Chips. More Real Estate. More Power. More Water. More Everything
AI requires vast resources including data, chips, real estate, power, and water.
Why AI Is So Expensive
The high costs associated with AI development and implementation.
