AI can now replicate your personality with stunning accuracy after a two-hour interview, according to research from Stanford and Google DeepMind. While these digital personas could transform fields like social science and personalized AI tools, concerns are mounting over ethical risks and potential misuse.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) has notified Chinese chip design companies that it is suspending production of their most advanced AI chips from Monday, the Financial Times reported, citing three people familiar with the matter.

A painting by the humanoid Ai-Da Robot, depicting WWII codebreaker Alan Turing, has sold at Sotheby’s for over $1 million, surpassing estimates and marking a historic moment in AI art. The work, titled ‘AI God,’ prompts reflection on the implications of emerging AI technologies.

The UK is set to introduce legislation to safeguard against AI risks, transforming voluntary testing accords into legally binding measures. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle emphasized the importance of investing in advanced computing power and granting the AI Safety Institute full independence to act in the public’s interest.

Donald Trump's 2024 presidential election victory is set to reshape AI policies, beginning with dismantling Biden's AI regulations. The future of federal oversight, innovation, and industry partnerships hangs in the balance as the incoming administration leans toward deregulation

AI is rapidly evolving, and with it, the debate over open versus closed models intensifies. While open models enable broader innovation and transparency, they also introduce security risks, as recent reports of repurposing models for military use show. Closed models offer more control but limit transparency. Striking a balance between access, innovation, and safety is key as policymakers grapple with AI’s future.

Tim Burton’s latest exhibition offers more than just a collection of movie memorabilia, it’s a deep dive into the mind of an artist who has spent a lifetime portraying misfits and monsters. Visitors get to see iconic film props, sketches, and costumes, alongside the director’s latest views on AI’s unsettling impact on art.

Microsoft and a16z's top leaders argue that regulating AI risks stifling innovation and harming smaller players, while critics suggest their real aim is shielding Big Tech interests from oversight

China’s PLA researchers are transforming Meta’s Llama AI model into a tool for defense. Named ChatBIT, the AI is part of broader military efforts in intelligence and decision-making. As U.S. security concerns rise over open-source AI, Meta reaffirms its stance against any unauthorized military use of its technology.

Meta is collaborating with US government agencies to apply its Llama AI model in addressing critical public sector challenges, including expanding access to essential services and supporting small businesses. This no-cost partnership highlights Meta’s commitment to AI development in impactful ways.

Google’s earnings report underscores the company's deep AI integration across products, with over a quarter of its new code generated by AI, boosting growth and innovation.

Indonesia’s BRIN and BPOM are partnering to enhance food registration through AI, focusing on food safety and quality to strengthen national food security.

A proposed national AI regulatory body in the Philippines aims to ensure responsible AI development, protect data privacy, and enhance the country's competitiveness in the global market.

A university student’s misuse of AI to complete an essay led to an academic misconduct investigation, highlighting the challenge of balancing AI literacy with academic honesty in higher education.

Kyoto’s first international conference on AI and philosophy will explore how technological advancements can coexist with traditional values, featuring world-renowned speakers and a broad mix of participants.

Google Photos is adding an “Edited with Google AI” disclosure to edited images, aiming to increase transparency. However, concerns remain about the lack of visual watermarks, leaving some AI-edited photos hard to identify.

With iOS 18.1, Apple’s new “Clean Up” feature lets users remove unwanted objects from their photos, all while maintaining authenticity. Apple aims to preserve trust in photography by keeping AI-generated manipulations at bay.

As AI boosts security capabilities, it also introduces new risks. Terry Ray from Imperva discusses how organisations must establish robust data security measures to combat sophisticated AI-driven threats.

The Philippine Supreme Court is testing AI technology to improve judicial processes, focusing on voice-to-text transcription and legal research