Latest AI News

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AI May Become Society’s Great Equalizer

A new opinion piece argues that AI could redefine economic equality more than current diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. With up to 70% of white-collar tasks being automated, millions face disruption while skilled trades remain in demand. Policymakers are urged to revamp vocational training for this shift :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

Disney & Universal Take on Midjourney Over Copyright

Disney and Universal filed a landmark lawsuit accusing Midjourney of using copyrighted characters like Elsa and Shrek to train its image generator. The studios are seeking damages and an injunction until Midjourney implements proper content filters :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}. The case will affect how generative AI handles IP.

Microsoft to Launch AI Copilot for Pentagon

Microsoft is adapting its 365 Copilot AI for the U.S. Department of Defense, meeting high security and compliance standards. Expected this summer, it will automate tasks in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for the Pentagon’s 2.9 million users :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.

Apple Delays Siri AI Overhaul

At WWDC 2025, Apple admitted that significant Siri improvements are still delayed. While developers gained early access to Apple Intelligence and a major UI rework, analysts noted it lacked the bold AI capabilities seen from Google and OpenAI :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.

Odisha Deploys AI Officers in All Government Departments

India's Odisha state has rolled out its AI Policy–2025, requiring dedicated AI officers in every department to oversee digital transformation, infrastructure, governance, and training initiatives :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.