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24 Apr 2025

Google's Antitrust Trial Reveals Perplexity AI's Struggle with Default Assistant Status on Motorola Phones

Perplexity AI's Chief Business Officer testifies that Google's contracts blocked Motorola from setting Perplexity as the default assistant on new devices, highlighting ongoing antitrust concerns in the mobile AI assistant market.

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Elon Musk's X Challenges Minnesota's AI Deepfake Law on Free Speech Grounds

X Corp., owned by Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota's ban on using AI-generated deepfakes in elections, citing First Amendment concerns and potential censorship of political speech.

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Sarvam AI and Others Selected to Build India's Indigenous AI Models Under IndiaAI Mission

The Indian government has selected Sarvam AI and other startups to develop indigenous AI models as part of the ₹10,000 crore IndiaAI Mission, marking a significant step towards building sovereign AI capabilities in India.

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AI-Generated Questions on California Bar Exam Spark Controversy and Outrage

The State Bar of California's admission of using AI to develop exam questions has led to widespread criticism and concerns about the integrity of the February 2025 bar exam, compounding existing issues with the test administration.

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Study Reveals People More Concerned About Immediate AI Risks Than Future Catastrophes

A new study by the University of Zurich finds that people are more worried about current AI risks like job loss and bias than potential future threats to humanity, challenging the notion that apocalyptic scenarios distract from pressing issues.

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Tesla's Optimus Robot Faces Export Hurdles in China Amid Rare Earth Magnet Concerns

Tesla's production of Optimus humanoid robots hits a snag as China demands export licenses for rare earth magnets, citing military use concerns. Elon Musk addresses the issue during Tesla's Q1 earnings call, revealing ambitious production targets despite supply chain challenges.

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China's AI-Powered Robot Army: A Game-Changer in Global Trade and Manufacturing

China's rapid adoption of AI-powered robots in manufacturing is revolutionizing its industrial landscape, potentially giving it a significant edge in global trade disputes and reshaping the future of production.

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23 Apr 2025

AI Boom Faces Headwinds from Global Trade Tensions and Economic Uncertainty

The AI investment frenzy in Corporate America is under threat from global trade tensions and economic turmoil, potentially impacting tech giants' ambitious infrastructure plans and the broader US economy.

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AI Experts and Ex-OpenAI Staff Urge Authorities to Block Company's For-Profit Restructuring

A group of AI experts, including Nobel laureates and former OpenAI employees, have called on California and Delaware attorneys general to halt OpenAI's planned conversion to a for-profit entity, citing concerns over the company's mission and public accountability.

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Noxtua Secures €80.7M for Sovereign Legal AI Tailored to European Law

German legal tech startup Noxtua, formerly Xayn, raises €80.7M in Series B funding to develop AI models for the European legal system, emphasizing data sovereignty and compliance with strict regulations.

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FAA Leverages AI to Enhance Aviation Safety Following D.C. Midair Collision

The FAA uses artificial intelligence to analyze safety data, identifying and addressing potential risks at major U.S. airports, with immediate changes implemented at Las Vegas airport reducing collision alerts by 30%.

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ChatGPT Search Nears EU Regulatory Threshold as Usage Surges

OpenAI's ChatGPT Search has seen a significant increase in European users, potentially subjecting it to stricter EU regulations under the Digital Services Act.

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Character.AI Unveils AvatarFX: A Groundbreaking AI Video Generation Model

Character.AI introduces AvatarFX, an advanced AI video generation model that can create lifelike chatbots from still images, raising both excitement and concerns in the AI community.

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OpenAI Seeks Search Capabilities for ChatGPT, Highlighting AI's Limitations in Google Antitrust Trial

OpenAI's head of ChatGPT testifies in the Google antitrust trial, emphasizing the crucial role of search technology in AI development and revealing OpenAI's rejected partnership offer to Google.

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Relyance AI Launches 'Data Journeys' Platform to Revolutionize AI Governance and Compliance

Relyance AI introduces 'Data Journeys', a new platform designed to provide comprehensive visibility into data movement across enterprise systems, aiming to solve critical challenges in AI governance, compliance, and accountability.

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