AI Weekly News Update: 04/07/2025

Microsoft's 50-day AI Skills Fest is open to beginners and pros. Register now for free access to AI lessons and help Microsoft win a Guinness World Record (seriously).

Mahanta: China's newly required training in artificial intelligence for all students should be a call to arms for U.S. educators and policymakers.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming economies, creating opportunities but also posing risks of greater inequality. UN Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Technology and Innovation Report 2025 warns that while AI can be a powerful tool for progress, it is not inherently inclusive. Countries should act now - by investing in digital infrastructure, building capabilities, and strengthening AI governance - to harness the AI potential for sustainable development.

The U.S. Department of Energy said it has identified 16 federal sites, including storied nuclear research laboratories such as Los Alamos, where it could invite tech companies to build data centers in a push to accelerate commercial development of artificial intelligence technology.

Unlock the new opportunities of the AI era by equipping yourself with the knowledge and skills to harness artificial intelligence effectively.

Spinach is an AI meeting assistant, which helps run your meeting, summarizes the conversation and automates post-meeting tasks. Spinach integrates with your existing tools and supports 100 languages.

Stay on top of everything—without the busywork. An AI-native workspace that gives you an unfair advantage.

An iOS app to help you track your life experiments, letting you check in on your progress and log observations through notes or photos.

Tel Aviv University team's scNET algorithm combines data on cells with protein 'social network' to cut 'high noise' and shed light on immune cell behavior

Fingerprints have long been the cornerstone of law enforcement, linking suspects to crimes. Now, AI has disrupted this 100-year-old system.

Many AI products claim to deliver mental health therapy, but with little quality control. But new research suggests with the right training, AI can be effective at helping people.