The world of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, with new advancements and innovations emerging every day. From AI-powered weather forecasting systems to AI-generated deepfake images, the technology is being used in various ways, both positive and negative. As AI continues to transform industries and revolutionize the way we live and work, governments and companies are grappling with the challenges of regulating and harnessing its power.
Cathie Wood to Kick Off El Salvador's AI Public Education Program
Cathie Wood, founder of Ark Invest, will give the inaugural lecture for El Salvador's new Urban Centers for Welfare and Opportunities (CUBO) AI program. The program aims to bring university-level AI courses to students and professionals, leveraging industry experts to provide AI education to the public. El Salvador's Bitcoin Office believes that the program will arm students and professionals with the tools to dominate the AI frontier. The country has taken several steps to establish itself as a regional hub for innovation, including integrating Bitcoin classes into public education and passing pro-crypto and AI policies.
Don't Let the States Derail America's AI Revolution
The US stands at a crucial crossroads with two different AI policy paths to choose from, one leading to the freedom to innovate and the other to European-style regulatory repression. While the Trump administration has been taking steps to embrace a pro-freedom AI opportunity and growth agenda, many states are considering regulatory measures that could undermine AI innovation and investment. The states are giving Europe's regulatory model serious consideration, which threatens to undermine AI innovation and investment in America. It is essential for Congress to comprehensively preempt state and local AI regulations that impinge upon interstate algorithmic commerce and speech.
Synoptic - Artificial Intelligence: US Scientists Presented a New Weather Forecasting System
US scientists have presented a new AI-based weather forecasting system called Aardvark Weather, which makes weather forecasts faster and with fewer resources. The system analyzes and collects data dozens of times faster and uses thousands of times less computing power than traditional systems. Aardvark has already demonstrated superiority over the American GFS model and competes with official forecasts from the US National Weather Service. The system allows creating personalized forecasts, such as for agriculture in Africa or wind energy in Europe, and is expected to form forecasts for 8 days ahead instead of the usual 5.
As the Trump Administration Loosens AI Rules, States Look to Regulate the Technology
The Trump administration has loosened some AI rules, but states are continuing to establish policies for the safe use of AI. Measures range from consumer protections to deepfakes to use in healthcare. States will need to take a bigger role in regulating artificial intelligence, and lawmakers are pursuing legislation that aims to keep residents safe. Some states have passed comprehensive AI anti-discrimination legislation, which would make companies responsible for protecting consumers from bias in areas such as hiring, housing, and healthcare.
AI Model Training on Copyrighted Data Needs Public Review: Industry
The industry has suggested that the Centre initiate public consultations to review the legality of training AI models on copyrighted data. The Centre should consider necessary amendments to the Copyright Act and clarify the scope of 'fair dealing' in the copyright law. The ministry of electronics and IT has received more than 100 suggestions from the industry on developing AI governance guidelines.
Georgia Lawmakers Focus on Artificial Intelligence
Georgia lawmakers are expected to have taken the first steps to come to grips with the growth of artificial intelligence technology by the end of the 2025 General Assembly session. A state Senate committee approved a House bill that would require the Georgia Technology Authority and local governments to develop plans for using AI and publish those plans online for the public to see. The legislature is also looking to criminalize the use of AI to generate obscene material depicting children.
How AI is Being Used to Create Explicit Deepfake Images that Harm Children
A new report offers a troubling look at the latest digital threat to young people: deepfake nudes. These are realistic-looking photos and videos that have been altered using AI technology to depict subjects in sexually explicit situations and then spread online. The use of AI to create explicit deepfake images is a growing concern, and lawmakers are working to establish policies to regulate the use of AI in this area.
AI Expert Guo-Jun Qi Leaves US for China
AI expert Guo-Jun Qi has left the US for China to head a top artificial intelligence lab at Westlake University in Hangzhou. Qi is a leading computer scientist who has joined Westlake University after a decade-long career in the US. He will lead the Machine Perception and Learning (MAPLE) Lab, exploring AI and deep learning for image, video, and virtual environment generation.
OpenAI, Meta Seek AI Partnership with Reliance—Big Price Cut for ChatGPT Coming?
OpenAI and Meta are seeking an AI partnership with Reliance Industries to expand their artificial intelligence offerings in India. The collaboration aims at the distribution of ChatGPT, and a reduction of the subscription price of ChatGPT by 75-85% from the current $20 per month is likely. Reliance discussed the probability of selling OpenAI models to its enterprises via users via an application programming interface or API.
Key Takeaways
- AI is rapidly evolving and being used in various ways, both positive and negative.
- Governments and companies are grappling with the challenges of regulating and harnessing AI's power.
- The US stands at a crucial crossroads with two different AI policy paths to choose from.
- States are continuing to establish policies for the safe use of AI, with measures ranging from consumer protections to deepfakes to use in healthcare.
- The industry has suggested that the Centre initiate public consultations to review the legality of training AI models on copyrighted data.
- Georgia lawmakers are expected to have taken the first steps to come to grips with the growth of artificial intelligence technology.
- The use of AI to create explicit deepfake images is a growing concern, and lawmakers are working to establish policies to regulate the use of AI in this area.
- AI expert Guo-Jun Qi has left the US for China to head a top artificial intelligence lab at Westlake University in Hangzhou.
- OpenAI and Meta are seeking an AI partnership with Reliance Industries to expand their artificial intelligence offerings in India.
Sources
- Do Typos Fool AI Detectors?
- Cathie Wood to kick off El Salvador's AI public education program
- Don’t let the states derail America’s AI revolution
- Synoptic - artificial intelligence: US scientists presented a new weather forecasting system
- As the Trump administration loosens AI rules, states look to regulate the technology
- AI model training on copyrighted data needs public review: Industry
- Georgia lawmakers focus on artificial intelligence
- How AI is being used to create explicit deepfake images that harm children
- AI expert Guo-Jun Qi leaves US for China
- OpenAI, Meta Seek AI Partnership with Reliance—Big Price Cut for ChatGPT Coming?