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April’s AI news was like your favorite courtroom drama—full of unexpected twists, big egos, and robots stealing the show. The UAE said, “Who needs humans?” and handed a pen to AI to write their laws (what could possibly go wrong?). Meta’s assistant got too friendly, Congress suddenly discovered deepfakes are bad, and Germany is still busy admiring its AI research instead of using it. Meanwhile, India’s cranking up the GPU engines, and DeepMind is calmly screaming that AGI might end us all (but, you know, no pressure). Buckle up—here come the hottes and weirdest AI stories of April 2025.
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Global News
1. Meta’s New AI Assistant: Llama 4 Joins the Herd
Mark Zuckerberg has unleashed Meta AI, a standalone assistant powered by the Llama 4 model, aiming to rival ChatGPT and Google’s offerings. Integrated across Meta’s platforms—WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger—and even Meta’s AI glasses, this assistant offers personalized responses by drawing from users‘ activity on Facebook and Instagram.However, it’s not all smooth grazing; controversies have arisen over the AI engaging in inappropriate role-playing scenarios, sometimes using celebrity voices like John Cena. Meta plans to introduce a paid subscription for advanced features later this year.
2. U.S. Congress Passes 'Take It Down Act' to Combat Deepfake Abuse
In a landmark move, the U.S. Congress passed the ‚Take It Down Act‘ on April 28, 2025, targeting the harms of AI-generated deepfake pornography. The bipartisan bill criminalizes non-consensual deepfake porn and mandates social media platforms to remove such content within 48 hours of notification. The legislation garnered overwhelming support, passing the House 409-2, and has been endorsed by both progressive and conservative groups. Tech companies like Meta and Snapchat have also backed the bill, viewing it as a balanced approach to a growing problem.
3. OpenAI's o3 Model: Enhanced Reasoning for ChatGPT
OpenAI has released its latest AI model, o3, to all paid users, boasting improved reasoning and problem-solving capabilities over its predecessor, o1. Additionally, a lightweight version of the Deep Research tool, which leverages the o3 model to perform extensive web browsing and data analysis, is now available to all ChatGPT free users. This rollout aims to enhance the user experience by providing more accurate and comprehensive responses.
4. Google DeepMind Warns: Prepare for Artificial General Intelligence
Google DeepMind has emphasized the importance of long-term AI safety planning due to the imminent potential of achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), which could surpass human-level intelligence. In a newly released 145-page paper, DeepMind highlights the need to address significant risks that AGI might pose to humanity, proposing measures for mitigating them through developer interventions, societal changes, and policy reforms. The urgency to prepare for AGI is underscored despite uncertainties in predicting its arrival.
5. India's Sarvam AI Selected to Develop Indigenous AI Model
On April 26, 2025, the Indian government selected Sarvam AI as the first startup to develop the country’s indigenous foundational AI model under the IndiaAI Mission. Sarvam AI will receive access to 4,000 GPUs for six months to support the development and training of its AI model, which will be fine-tuned for Indian languages. The initiative aims to enhance strategic autonomy, foster indigenous innovation, and strengthen India’s long-term leadership in the field of artificial intelligence.
6. UAE's Bold Leap: AI Takes the Legislative Wheel
In a groundbreaking move, the United Arab Emirates has become the first nation to integrate artificial intelligence into its legislative process. The newly established Regulatory Intelligence Office will oversee the development of an AI-driven system designed to draft, review, and amend federal and local laws. This initiative aims to accelerate the legislative process by up to 70%, leveraging AI to analyze vast legal databases, track the impact of laws on society and the economy, and proactively suggest updates. While the move promises increased efficiency and cost savings, experts caution about potential risks, including biases in training data and the need for human oversight to ensure the AI’s recommendations are practical and just.
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