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11 Apr 2025

Meta Accused of Exploiting Teen Emotions for Ad Targeting, Whistleblower Reveals

Former Meta executive Sarah Wynn-Williams testifies that the company targeted ads at teenagers based on their emotional states, raising concerns about data privacy and ethical advertising practices.

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Global Trade War Could Slow AI Sector Growth, IEA Warns

The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that an escalating global tariff war could challenge the emerging data centre sector and slow AI growth, potentially impacting electricity consumption and infrastructure development.

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Canva Unveils Visual Suite 2.0: Revolutionizing Design with AI and Data Integration

Canva launches Visual Suite 2.0, introducing AI-powered design tools, integrated spreadsheets, and scalable content creation features, aiming to bridge creativity and productivity for its 230 million users.

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AI Chip Production Drives Surge in Global Emissions, Raising Environmental Concerns

A Greenpeace report reveals a fourfold increase in emissions from AI chipmaking in 2024, highlighting the environmental impact of the AI boom and the urgent need for renewable energy adoption in the tech industry.

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AI-Driven Data Center Energy Consumption Set to Double by 2030, Raising Climate Concerns

The International Energy Agency reports that data center electricity consumption is projected to more than double by 2030, largely due to AI, raising concerns about energy infrastructure and climate goals.

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Google Joins OpenAI in Adopting Anthropic's Model Context Protocol for AI Integration

Google announces support for Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) for its Gemini models and SDK, following OpenAI's adoption, signaling a potential industry standard for connecting AI models to data sources.

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10 Apr 2025

Google Cloud Unveils AI Agent Strategy at Cloud Next Conference

Google Cloud showcases its AI agent ecosystem and multi-cloud strategy at its annual Cloud Next conference, positioning itself as a leader in enterprise AI solutions.

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Nissan Partners with UK AI Startup Wayve for Advanced Self-Driving Technology

Nissan announces a landmark deal with Wayve, a UK-based AI startup, to integrate its self-driving software into Nissan vehicles by 2027. This collaboration aims to enhance Nissan's ProPilot system with advanced autonomous driving capabilities.

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Magnificent Seven Tech Stocks Surge as Trump Pauses Tariffs, Boosting AI Investments

The "Magnificent Seven" tech stocks gained $1.5 trillion in market value after President Trump's 90-day tariff pause, providing relief for AI infrastructure investments amid ongoing trade tensions.

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Google Maps Unveils AI-Powered Tools for Infrastructure Management and Urban Planning

Google introduces new AI-driven features for Google Maps, aimed at helping businesses and local authorities improve infrastructure, manage traffic, and make data-driven decisions for urban development.

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Adobe Unveils AI Agents for Photoshop and Premiere Pro: A New Era of Creative Assistance

Adobe introduces agentic AI capabilities in Photoshop and Premiere Pro, promising to streamline workflows and enhance creativity while raising questions about the future of human creativity in digital media.

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Google Launches Firebase Studio: AI-Powered App Development Platform Sparks Debate

Google introduces Firebase Studio, a cloud-based AI-powered development environment that promises to revolutionize app creation through "vibe coding". The platform's effectiveness and impact on the development community are subjects of ongoing discussion.

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Responsive Introduces TRACE Score™: A New Benchmark for AI-Generated Content Quality

Responsive launches TRACE Score™, an industry-first scoring system for evaluating AI-generated content, setting a new standard for quality and trust in AI-powered Strategic Response Management.

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The Trade Desk Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over AI Tool Rollout Challenges

Investors file a class action lawsuit against The Trade Desk, alleging misleading statements about the rollout of its AI forecasting tool, Kokai. The lawsuit claims execution challenges impacted the company's business and operations.

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Google Enhances Android Studio with Enterprise-Grade Gemini AI Tools

Google introduces Gemini in Android Studio for Businesses, a subscription-based AI-powered coding assistant tailored for enterprise app developers, focusing on enhanced security, privacy, and customization features.

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