Norway will ban generative AI for elementary students (grades 1-7) starting this August, citing concerns it hinders learning fundamental skills. Older teens will require supervision. This follows a successful smartphone ban and precedes a planned social media ban for under-16s.
The Ministry of Science and ICT launched the second phase of the Physical AI Alliance, shifting from a discussion-oriented to an action-oriented body. The goal is to build a 'K-Physical AI Full Stack' by connecting domestic AI semiconductors, robots, and AI models, moving beyond generative AI to applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and defense.
Snap is spinning off its internal generative AI video team into a new company called Dotmo. Dotmo will focus on AI models for interactive gaming experiences, citing high internal costs. Snap will retain close ties, including a technology license and a significant equity stake, while Snap's CTO Bobby Murphy will act as lead investor.
Generative AI is poised to transform Indian real estate, potentially increasing sales velocity by up to 50% and reducing project launch times by 30%. Experts anticipate significant cost reductions and a 2-3X rise in enterprise value, with early adopters seeing improved productivity and lower customer acquisition costs.
Epic Games announced its integration of generative AI into Unreal Engine, detailing new features for UE 5.8 and previewing UE6. An experimental plugin will allow developers to connect AI models like Claude and Gemini, aiming to boost creativity and reduce manual tasks. UE6 will feature enhanced AI tools and workflows, with plans for a full release in late 2027 or early 2028.
Google launched the $99.99 Google Home Speaker, its first audio device built for Gemini AI. It supports natural language, multi-step requests, mid-sentence corrections, and two-way conversations. A $10/month subscription unlocks advanced features like Gemini Live and Nest camera summaries.
Steam Next Fest features 1,704 games (19.5%) tagged with generative AI use, according to SteamDB. Valve's updated guidelines require developers to disclose AI usage, though 'efficiency gains' may not always necessitate a label.
The US Department of Defense is using generative AI tools like Google's Gemini to draft congressionally mandated reports, significantly reducing preparation time. While officials praise the efficiency, concerns are raised about potential AI-generated errors undermining congressional oversight and accountability, especially given the Pentagon's large budget.
Zhipu AI released GLM-5.2 with a 1-million-token context window, significantly undercutting Western AI models on price. The company's Hong Kong-listed stock surged by up to 48% following the announcement.
米研究チームがAIチャットボットと検索エンジンの学習効果を比較した結果、チャットボット利用者は知識の応用力や比較評価力が低くなる傾向を示した。AIの情報の偏りとユーザーの行動変化が要因と分析。
Generative AI's impact on filmmaking is still nascent, with most output being short, inconsistent clips. However, experimental projects at the Tribeca Film Festival, like Google DeepMind's 'Dear Upstairs Neighbors,' demonstrate how human artists can leverage AI as a bespoke tool, suggesting a future of tailored AI models and human-guided creative workflows rather than fully automated content creation.
Wonju City Facilities Management Corporation has enacted ethical guidelines for generative AI use, mandating clear labeling of AI-generated content and fact-checking to prevent human rights violations and ethical risks.
Samsung Electronics' DX division will officially introduce external generative AI services like ChatGPT, Gemini Enterprise, and Claude to employees on May 12th. This move aims to enhance productivity, innovate work methods, and boost business competitiveness.
India's media and entertainment sector, valued at $32 billion, is rapidly adopting generative AI to meet content demand and cut production costs. Filmmakers are using AI for everything from retelling epics to creating feature films, significantly reducing timelines and budgets.
OpenAI reported that Chinese propagandists attempted to use its ChatGPT chatbot to generate opposition to Donald Trump's tariffs and influence debates on data centers and AI. The campaign, active in late 2025 and early 2026, had minimal impact but highlights AI's role in digital influence.
The UK has mandated Google to allow publishers to opt out of content aggregation for AI search features. Google announced compliance, introducing a toggle in Search Console, a move hailed as a 'world first' by the CMA to empower publishers in negotiating content deals.
Martin Scorsese's investment in AI company Black Forest Labs and use of its tech for storyboarding has drawn criticism from film industry artists who view it as a betrayal and reliant on stolen work.
Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Centre (HKGAI) launched HKGAI-V3, a new large language model based on DeepSeek V4. It offers tenfold efficiency in token compression and a hundredfold increase in agent runtime, running on domestic chips for potential export of Chinese AI.
Microsoft announced MAI-Code-1, an AI model that generates source code from text descriptions, and MAI-Thinking, a reasoning model, at its Build developer conference. These models aim to offer efficiency and lower costs for developers compared to third-party AI services.
AI firm Anthropic has submitted a confidential filing for an IPO, potentially ahead of rivals OpenAI and SpaceX. The company, valued at $965 billion, reported $47 billion in annualized revenue and aims to capitalize on a strengthening global IPO market, though concerns about an AI bubble persist.
和碩董事長童子賢表示，AI已從生成式AI進入代理式AI與實體AI時代，AI將具備執行任務與進入真實世界的能力。他讚歎總統賴清德對台灣AI產業發展的觀點，認為台灣處於掌握全球AI產業機會的有利位置，將迎來網際網路興起以來最大一波產業變革。
Google and Microsoft are intensifying their efforts in the booming generative AI coding market, challenging leaders like Anthropic and OpenAI. Both tech giants are leveraging their cloud infrastructure and developer conferences to attract users with new AI models and competitive pricing, aiming to secure a significant share of this rapidly expanding sector.
Paramount+ used generative AI to create a thumbnail for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, inaccurately depicting Captain Kirk in a business suit, sparking criticism among fans and highlighting concerns over AI's role in media.
Directors Gareth Edwards and Paul Schrader enthusiastically endorse generative AI in film-making, citing its potential in pre-production and future possibilities like AI protagonists, despite current criticisms of AI-generated content.
