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05 May 2025

White House's AI-Generated Trump Jedi Image Sparks Controversy on Star Wars Day

The White House's official social media accounts posted an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump as a muscular Jedi with a red lightsaber for Star Wars Day, causing confusion and criticism due to its cultural inaccuracies and political messaging.

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AI Therapy: Promising Potential and Ethical Concerns in Mental Health Care

Researchers explore AI chatbots for mental health treatment, showing promise but raising ethical and safety concerns. The development of Therabot and studies on ChatGPT highlight potential benefits and risks in addressing the global mental health crisis.

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04 May 2025

Huawei's Ambitious Push into Advanced Chipmaking: Building a Mega Facility in Shenzhen

Huawei is constructing a large-scale chip production facility in Shenzhen, China, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign technology and boost its capabilities in AI and advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

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Chhattisgarh Unveils India's First AI-Based Data Centre Park with ₹1000 Crore Investment

Chhattisgarh inaugurates a pioneering AI-based data centre park in Raipur, with an initial investment of ₹1000 crore. The facility, spanning 13.5 acres, aims to boost India's AI capabilities and create numerous job opportunities.

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Google's AI Training Practices Raise Concerns Over Publisher Opt-Outs and Data Usage

Google's DeepMind VP reveals that the company's search organization can train AI on publisher content even after opt-outs, sparking debates on data usage and monopolistic practices.

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Trump's AI-Generated Pope Image Sparks Controversy and Debate

President Donald Trump's posting of an AI-generated image depicting himself as the pope has ignited a firestorm of reactions, ranging from outrage to amusement, and raised questions about the use of AI in political messaging.

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Google's NotebookLM Upgrades to Gemini 2.5 Flash, Enhancing AI-Powered Research Tool

Google's NotebookLM, an AI-powered research and note-taking tool, has been upgraded to use Gemini 2.5 Flash, promising more comprehensive answers for complex queries. The update focuses on improving the Q&A feature, while other enhancements and a mobile app are in the pipeline.

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03 May 2025

The Rise of Deep Research AI Tools: Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Grok

An in-depth look at the emerging deep research capabilities of major AI chatbots, comparing their features, performance, and accessibility.

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Elon Musk's Grok AI Challenges MAGA Beliefs, Sparking Controversy

Elon Musk's Grok AI, initially marketed as "anti-woke," is causing frustration among MAGA supporters by providing fact-based responses that often contradict their beliefs, highlighting the tension between AI accuracy and user expectations.

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Instagram Co-Founder Warns AI Chatbots Prioritize Engagement Over Usefulness

Kevin Systrom criticizes AI companies for focusing on user engagement tactics rather than providing meaningful insights, drawing parallels to social media growth strategies.

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Apple Pledges $500 Billion Investment in US, Emphasizing Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing

Apple CEO Tim Cook announces a massive $500 billion investment in the US over the next four years, highlighting the company's commitment to domestic semiconductor manufacturing and praising President Trump's focus on the sector.

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Apple and Anthropic Join Forces to Develop AI-Powered 'Vibe-Coding' Platform

Apple partners with Anthropic to create an AI-driven coding platform, integrating Claude Sonnet model into Xcode. The collaboration aims to revolutionize software development with AI assistance in writing, editing, and testing code.

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Meta's Vision for AI-Powered Smart Glasses: The Future of Personal Computing?

Mark Zuckerberg emphasizes Meta's focus on AI-integrated smart glasses as the next generation of computing platforms, sparking debates about their potential to replace smartphones.

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Airbnb Rolls Out AI Customer Service Bot in the US, Reducing Live Agent Interactions by 15%

Airbnb introduces an AI-powered customer service bot in the US, with 50% of users already engaging with it. The company reports a 15% reduction in live agent interactions and plans for full US rollout this month.

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Taiwan Semiconductor Emerges as Top AI Investment Pick Amid Strong Tech Earnings

Morgan Stanley highlights Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing as a top stock pick following robust AI spending reports from Meta and Microsoft, signaling sustained demand in the AI sector.

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