China shuts down AI tools during nationwide college exams
Chinese AI companies have temporarily paused some of their chatbot features to prevent students from using them to cheat during nationwide college exams, Bloomb…
Getty argues its UK copyright case does not threaten AI
Getty Images’ landmark copyright lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Stability AI has begun at London’s High Court, with Getty rejecting Stabili…
New Japan AI Bill Promotes Research and Coordination Over Regulation and Penalties
Japan is taking a different route in the global push to govern artificial intelligence (AI). Instead of imposing bans or defining risk categories, the country h…
AI in Fintech: Balancing Innovation with Accountability
On April 24, 2025, MediaNama held a panel discussion on AI in Fintech. The event explored key use cases for the deployment of AI in the financial services indus…
Nvidia chief says UK lacks digital infrastructure as Keir Starmer pledges £1bn for AI
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang has warned that the UK lacks the digital infrastructure it needs to capitalise on its potential in artificial intelligence, as Sir Keir …
Meta to Invest Billions in Leading AI Data Startup
Meta is planning to invest billions in an AI data startup, Scale AI, which has become a key player in the market by providing a model that rivals top American c…
AI Infrastructure Trade Surges as Tech Giants Increase Spending
Shares of AI infrastructure providers are rebounding after a dip, driven by increased spending from Big Tech companies, boosting investor confidence in the sect…
Why AI could soon be managing your home solar system
While the cost of grid power in South Africa continues to rise at double-digit-percentage rates, the cost of producing power from solar energy is falling – an…
FlySafair now accepts flight bookings via AI
Low-cost airline FlySafair has launched an AI chatbot called Lindi that will allow customers to book tickets, change seats and get travel information.
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